Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 For Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems Installation Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................4 Setting up preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system......................................................... 4 2 Installing and reinstalling Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2........................................................................6 Using the Dell OpenManage 7.4.........................................
1 Introduction This document provides information about installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system for Datacenter, Standard, Foundation, and Essentials edition. Setting up preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system This section provides information about procedures required for completing the setup of the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system preinstalled on your system.
c For detailed steps on configuring your Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials install, go to Technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sbs/ jj159331.aspx Create the Administrator user account and Standard user account and complete the installation. 10 On the Settings screen, enter the password, confirm the password, and click Finish. 11 The system is locked now, and you can log in to the system by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 12 Type the administrator password, and then press Enter to log in to the system.
2 Installing and reinstalling Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 You can use one of the following methods to install the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system, if you do not have it installed on your server or if you wish to reinstall it: • Install Windows Server 2012 R2 by using the Dell OpenManage 7.4 • Install Windows Server 2012 R2 by using the Dell LifeCycle Controller • Installing the Operating System using the Windows Server 2012 R2 Media Topics: • Using the Dell OpenManage 7.
NOTE: This may take several minutes depending on the speed of the drive. 8 In the Welcome to the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility section, select the language when prompted. Read and accept the Dell EMC software License agreement. 9 In the Systems Build and Update Utility home page, select Configure against Server OS Installation. 10 Set the time and time zone and click Continue. The Select Operating System screen is displayed with a list of compatible operating systems.
26 Select the newly-created operating system partition and click Next. The Installing Windows screen is displayed and the installation process begins. After the operating system is installed, the system reboots. You must set the administrator password before you can log in for the first time.
10 In the Insert OS Media window, insert the Windows Server 2012 R2 media, and then click Next. 11 On the Reboot the System screen, follow the instructions on the screen, and then click Finish. If a Windows operating system is installed on your system, the following message is displayed: Press any key to boot from the CD/DVD...Press any key to begin the installation 12 On the Windows Setup screen, select the appropriate option for Language, Time and Currency Format, and Keyboard or Input Method.
Install Windows Server 2012 R2 by using operating system media To install the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system for Standard, Datacenter, Foundation, and the Essentials edition: 1 Connect a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and any additional peripherals to your system. 2 Turn on your system and any attached peripherals. Several BIOS screens are displayed during startup, but do not require any user intervention. NOTE: This method of installation is supported in the BIOS and UEFI modes.
b c 13 On the Choose server installation mode page, select the appropriate installation mode, and provide the required data. For a new installation, select Clean install. Proceed with required inputs to configure your install. For detailed steps on configuring your Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials install, see Technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sbs/ jj159331.aspx. Create the Administrator user account and Standard user account and complete the installation.
For more information about partitions and volumes, see partitions and volumes at Technet.microsoft.com. For information about GPT, see the Windows and GPT frequently asked questions at Microsoft.com. Operating system support matrix for the Dell EMC PowerEdge systems Windows Server OS can only be installed on certain Dell EMC PowerEdge systems. For a list of the Dell EMC supported PowerEdge systems and OS combinations, see the Operating System Support Matrix for Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems at Dell.
3 Getting help Topics: • Contacting Dell EMC • Documentation resources • Downloading the drivers and firmware • Documentation feedback Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
Task Document Location With Your System document that is shipped with your server. For information about turning on the Dell.com/poweredgemanuals server and the technical specifications of your server, see the Getting Started With Your System document that is shipped with your server. Configuring your server For information about the iDRAC Dell.com/idracmanuals features, configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing your server remotely, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
Task Document Location (ASM), see the Active System Manager User’s Guide. For understanding the features of Dell Lifecycle Controller (LCC), see the Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide. Dell.com/idracmanuals For information about partner Dell.com/omconnectionsenterprisesystemsmanagement programs enterprise systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents.
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