Reference Guide

Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .............................................................................................................. 2
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Key Features of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 ...................................................................... 4
Windows Server 2012 R2 Upgrade Information .............................................................................. 5
Dell OpenManage Support Information ............................................................................................ 7
InBox Drivers .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation Options in Windows Server 2012 R2 ............................................................................ 7
Hardware Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 8
Supported Hardware............................................................................................................................. 8
Installing and reinstalling Windows Server 2012 R2 ..................................................................... 13
Installing Using Windows Server 2012 R2 Media ...................................................................... 13
Installing using the Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) .................................................... 14
Known Issues and Limitations .......................................................................................................... 15