Reference Guide

Installing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 3

This document describes the procedure to install Microsoft

Hyper-V™

Server

2008 operating system using the Dell™ Systems Build and Update

Utility option located on the

Dell Systems Management Tools and

Documentation

media

Pre-installation Requirements

Before you install the Hyper-V Server 2008 operating system, ensure that

you have:

• A Dell PowerEdge™ system with a x64 processor that supports hardware

assisted virtualization. Ensure virtualization is enabled in the BIOS

• The

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation

media

• The

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 Installation

media that is created after

you download the software from the Microsoft website.

CAUTION: The following installation procedure erases all data on your hard

drive. It is recommended that you take a backup of all important data before

you begin installation.

NOTE: The Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 operating system is a free product from

Microsoft. For more information on downloading the Hyper-V Server 2008 operating

system, see the Microsoft Hyper V Server website located at

microsoft.com/servers/hyper-v-server/how-to-get.mspx.

Installing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008

Using the Dell Systems Management Tools

and Documentation Media

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the Dell Systems Management Tools and

Documentation media as it includes the latest BIOS revisions, updates, drivers and

fixes for your Dell system.

You must configure the system to boot from the optical drive. Follow the

steps below to install the operating system using the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation media:

Connect the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and any additional peripherals to

your system.

Turn on the system and the attached peripherals.

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