Installing Windows using Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant (OHIA) – For the novice user, OHIA provides a wizard-like interface that assists in the installation of the Windows operating system and firmware upgrades. OHIA can install Windows by using a local or remote CD/DVD.

Installing Windows manually – For the experienced user, follow the instructions in this document to install Microsoft Windows from distribution media connected through Oracle ILOM redirection or the USB port. You can deliver the Windows distribution media by using a remote console with a redirected CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD image.

Installing Windows from a deployment server environment – For the advanced user, you can create a customized Windows installation image (WIM) for your server on a system running Windows Deployment Services (WDS). Once this installation image file has been created, you can boot your server from its network card and select the image from the WDS system for unattended deployment.

Install server-specific drivers and supplemental software.

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