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Installing and Configuring the Operating System 13
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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 2008 R2 SP1 Standard/Enterprise x64 Edition
operating system to deploy the Oracle Database.
Before you Begin
NOTE: See support.dell.com for the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates.
1
Turn off your system.
2
Disconnect all external storage devices from the system.
3
Locate the correct
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Standard/Enterprise x64 Edition
media and the
Dell Systems Management
Tools and Documentation
media version 6.5.0 for your Dell system.
NOTE: The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media is
packaged with your Dell system, or you can download the latest system
management media from support.dell.com for a specific system.