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Appendix B: Installing Windows Server 2008 on
Virtual Machines
A Dell PowerEdge server that was purchased with a factory installation of
Windows Server 2008 will include a Dell customized Windows Server 2008
re-installation DVD media. During a re-installation of the operating system
using this Dell DVD media on that specific Dell PowerEdge server, the
installation wizard does not prompt for a license key. However, when the same
DVD media is used to install a guest operating system, the installation wizard
will prompt for a license key. For information on obtaining a license key for
virtual environments, refer to the Windows Server 2008 - Installation on
Virtual Machines document at www.dell.com/windowsserver2008.