Owner's Manual
Installing and Configuring the Operating System 15
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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 2003 R2 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2
Standard/Enterprise x64 Edition operating system for
Oracle database deployment.
Before You Begin
NOTE: See 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.