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Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2) Installation Guide for Windows Operating System |
Part I Windows Server Installations
Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant Task Overview
How to Obtain Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant
Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant Documentation Resources
Supported Windows Server Operating Systems
Windows Installation Prerequisites
Windows Server Installation Task Overview
SAS PCIe HBAs Requiring LSI Mass Storage Driver for Windows Server 2008 SP2
3. Installing Windows Server 2008
Installing Windows Server Using Local or Remote Media
Windows Server Installation Using a PXE Network Boot
4. Post Installation of Windows Server 2008
Installing Critical Device Drivers and Supplemental Software
Installing Supplemental Software
5. Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Part II Windows Server System Administrator References
A. Supported Installation Methods
B. Supported Operating Systems
C. BIOS Defaults for New Installations
Verification of BIOS Factory Defaults
D. Incorporating Device Drivers Into Windows Server 2008 WIM Images for Windows Deployment Services
The Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant makes operating system installation easy. With the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant, all you need to begin is a licensed copy of Linux or Windows OS distribution media supported for your server. All software and required server-specific drivers are supplied by Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant. With a graphical wizard interface and flexible installation options, Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant brings simplicity, speed, and reliability to your server deployments.
To use Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant, simply boot the program from the server's CD drive, a USB flash drive, or from a network image. Check for the latest program updates available. Select your OS distribution from the menu and follow the on-screen instructions. Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant scans your system to ensure that it has the drivers it needs to configure your server components[1]. It also provides you the option of having the program check for the latest drivers available. Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant will prompt you for the appropriate media as needed and any other required information during the OS installation process (such as license keys).
Note - [1] Some option card drivers are downloaded to the server, but require manual installation. Feature enhancements are made to Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant regularly; therefore, you should check the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant information page for the latest updates and supported features: http://www.oracle.com/goto/hia.
Topics discussed in this chapter include: