Quick Start Manual

Installing and Configuring the Operating System 15
Installing and Configuring
the Operating System
CAUTION: To ensure that the operating system is installed correctly, disconnect
all external storage from the system before you install the operating system.
This section provides information about installing and configuring the
Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2003 R2 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2
Standard/Enterprise x64 Edition operating system for
Oracle
®
database deployment.
Before you begin
NOTE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for the latest BIOS,
firmware, and driver updates.
1 Shut down your system.
2 Disconnect all external storage devices from your system.
3 Locate the correct Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 or
Windows Server 2008 SP2 Standard/Enterprise x64 Edition media
and the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media for
your Dell™ Server using the information in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. PowerEdge Server Systems Management Media
Dell™ PowerEdge™ System Systems Management Media
6850, 6950, 1950, 2900, 2950, 2970,
1950 III, 2900 III, 2950 III, R900, R805,
R905, M600, M605, M805, M905, T610,
T710, R610, R710, M610, M710
Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation media version 6.1.0
NOTE: The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media is packaged with
your Dell server.