ProLiant ML150 Server NOS Installation and Software Guide

Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Small Business Server 2003
3. Safe Mode with Command Prompt – Same as Safe Mode except that a
command prompt is started replacing the default user interface.
4. Enable Boot Logging – This option outputs the loading of drivers and services
by the system to a file. The file (ntbtlog.txt) can be located in the %systemroot%
directory. This log file can further assist in determining the exact cause of system
startup problems.
5. Directory Services Restore Mode – This option is used to assist in restoring the
SYSVOL directory and the Active Directory services on a Domain Controller.
Recovery option #3: Recovery Console (RC) Boot
The Recovery Console (RC) can be used when safe boot fails. You can enter RC
using one of the following:
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Booting from Windows 2003 CD-ROM
Installing the RC boot on your system
It is recommended to install the RC immediately after installing Windows 2003.
Start RC Booting from Windows 2003 CD-ROM
If you ever need to boot the Windows 2003 recovery console but this feature is not
installed on the system, use the following procedure to boot the RC from the
Windows 2003 CD-ROM.
1. Insert the Windows 2003 CD-ROM and start the reboot sequence.
2. Press any key when prompted to start booting from the Windows 2003 CD-
ROM.
3. For Windows Small Business Server 2003, press the Enter key to continue on
the Setup Notification screen.
4. Press the F10 key on the Welcome to Setup screen.
NOTE: This is an undocumented option. The bottom of the display will ask you to press the
Enter, R, or F3 key.
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