Installation (Smart Setup) Guide, Windows Server 2008, v6.2

Using HP Reinstallation Media
HP Integrity servers that come factory-installed with Windows Server 2008 are shipped with the
HP Reinstallation media, which you can use to restore the server to its factory condition if
necessary. This media prepares the boot controllers, sets up the required disk partitions, and
installs the OS. You must have the corresponding license key to reinstall Windows Server 2008.
The license key is found on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) of your server.
Task 5: Locate Your Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (with Product Key)
This certificate contains your Microsoft Windows Server 2008 product key. You must enter the
product key during the installation to activate the operating system. The physical location of the
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) depends on the server model. Table 1-2 identifies the COA
location on supported HP Integrity servers.
Table 1-2 Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) on your server
LocationIntegrity Server
The COA is located on the left side panel, in the middle, as shown here.rx2660
The COA is located on the left side panel, as shown here.rx3600
The COA is located on the left side panel, as shown here.rx6600
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