User's Manual

28 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if I install a new operating system on my system that
already has an operating system?
A: If you already have an operating system on your system, and you use the
Server Operating System Installation (SOI) to install a different operating
system, the existing operating system is removed and data is deleted from
your system.
Q: Can I install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and VMware ESX Server
operating systems?
A: Yes, you can. However, for operating systems such as Windows Server 2008
and VMware ESX Server, the native Graphical User Installation tool provided
by the operating system installation media is used.
Q: What happens if I disconnect the network connection while I am copying
the operating system image from a Server Message Block (SMB) share?
A: If you disconnect the network connection while the operating system
image is copying, an error message is displayed indicating that the network is
being disconnected. A Reboot button is also enabled. However, the operating
system installation process does not resume after you reconnect the network
cable. You need to reboot your system.
Q: What happens if I use the SOI to configure
RAID controllers on my system
that has virtual disks configured on the controller?
A: If you have virtual disks configured on your controller and you use the
SOI to configure RAID controllers on your system, the existing virtual disks
are deleted.
Q: Where can I get information about support for operating systems and
RAID controllers?
A: Some operating systems are not supported with some RAID controllers.
See the readme.text file in the root folder for details.
Q: Where can I get information on support for storage controllers and
operating systems?
A: Depending on the storage controllers on your system, some operating
systems may not be supported. See readme.txt in the root folder of the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media or the online help
for details.