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Microsoft Windows Server 2003
This section describes the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003 without
using the Express Setup tool.
Before Installing Windows Server 2003
Please read carefully the following information BEFORE beginning your Windows
Server 2003 Installation.
Installing Service Pack
You can install the Service Pack on the system. When the Service Pack is not delivered
with your system, prepare it by yourself.
Updating System
If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with the
ExpressBuilder disc delivered with your system.
Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk
If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk
upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue:
■ Do not select the partition where the operating system had been installed as the
partition to install the operating system newly.
■ Select "Use the current File System" for the format of operating system partition.
Manual Installation when the Disk Array Controllers are Connected
If you keep the disk array controllers connected during installation process, po-up
messages may appear. This does not affect on system behavior. Click [YES] and
continue the isntallation.
Magneto-Optical device
If you specify the file system as NTFS with a MO Device connected during the
installation, the file system will not be converted normally. Disconnect the MO device
and restart the installation from the beginning.
Partition Size
The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows Server 2003 is:
■ 2900 MB + Paging file size + Dump file size
■ Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory * 1.5
■ Dump file size = Installed memory size + 12 MB