How to Install Windows Server 2008 Using Local or Remote Media

1. Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.

   For example:

   • For distribution CD/DVD. Insert the Windows 2008 Distribution media (CD labeled #1 or the single DVD) into the local or remote USB CD/DVD drive.

   • For ISO image. Ensure that the ISO images are available and that the ILOM Remote Console application is aware of the first ISO image location.

     For additional information about how to set up the installation media, see Installation Boot Media

2. Reset or power on the server.

   For example:

   • From the ILOM web interface, select Remote Control —> Remote Power Control, then select the Power Cycle option from the Host action drop-down list box.

   • From the local server, press the Power button on the front panel of the server to turn the server off, then press the Power button again to turn the server on.

   • From the ILOM CLI on the server SP, type:

     reset /SYS.

     The BIOS screen appears.

     
3. When the Press F8 for BBS POPUP prompt appears on the BIOS POST screen, press F8 to select a boot device.

   The Boot Device screen appears.

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   Note - The screen that appears in your installation might be different depending on the type of disk controller installed in your server.

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4. In the Boot Device screen, select a boot device based on the Windows media installation method you chose and press Enter.

   For example:

   • If you chose the Windows Local delivery method, select CD/DVDW.

   • If you chose the ILOM Remote Console delivery method, select Virtual CDROM.

5. Press a key when prompted with Press any key to boot from CD..

   The Windows installation wizard starts.

   Continue the Windows installation wizard until the Installation Type dialog appears.

   
   
6. In the Installation Type screen, click Custom (advanced).

   The Where Do You Want To Install Windows dialog appears.

   
   
7. In the Where Do You Want To Install Windows dialog, do one of the following:

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   Caution - Data loss. Formatting or partitioning erases existing data.

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   • If you want to override the Windows default partition information, click the Drive Options (advanced) option and proceed to Step 8.
   • If you do not want to override the Windows Default partition information, click Next then skip to Step 9.

   The Where To Install Windows dialog appears.

   
   
8. In the Where to Install Windows dialog, do the following:
   1. To delete the existing partition, click Delete .

      A confirmation window appears.

   2. To confirm the partition deletion, click OK.
   3. To create the new partition, click New.
   4. Change partition size settings as needed, and then click Apply.

      The partition is created.

   5. To install the OS, click Next.

      The Windows installation begins.

      The server reboots multiple times during the installation process. This process could take several minutes.

      When the Windows installation is finished, the OS starts and prompts you to change the user password.

      
      
9. Click OK and set up the initial user login account.

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   Note - Windows Server 2008 enforces stronger password schemes for user accounts. Password standards include restrictions on length, complexity, and history. For more details, click the Accessibility link at the account creation page.

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   After the initial user account is created, the Windows Server 2008 desktop appears.

10. Proceed to Post Installation.