Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 on HP Integrity Servers Overview v7.1

Reinstall Image DVD
When you purchase an Integrity server with a Windows Server operating system from HP, a license
for the latest version of the operating system is included along with downgrade rights to previous
versions of the operating system. Depending on the option ordered, either Windows Server 2008
R2 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 SP2 (except rx2800 i2 and BL8x0c i2) is installed on the system.
Reinstall image DVDs for currently shipping operating systems are also included in the media kits
in order to upgrade or downgrade the operating system as needed.
NOTE: For Integrity servers that come with a Windows Server operating system preloaded or
when using the Reinstall Image DVD, you are prompted to update the Support Pack from the Smart
Setup CD to get the latest versions of the Smart Components and to use the Smart Update DVD to
install the latest MS QFEs. HP recommends that you update the Support Pack and install the latest
QFEs.
Windows solution documentation
The documentation for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 on
HP Integrity servers is comprehensive and varied. It is delivered on the web on the Business Support
Center at http://www.hp.com/go/windows-on-integrity-docs. A subset of that documentation is
delivered on the Smart Setup CD.
This section describes the documentation organization on Business Support Center, describes
recommended reading paths, and lists the documents available on the Smart Setup CD.
www.hp.com/go/windows-on-integrity-docs organization
On the www.hp.com/go/windows-on-integrity-docs website, the Windows Server on HP Integrity
servers documentation is organized into the following suites:
General reference Contains reference information and release notes.
Getting started Contains high-level descriptive documentation and this document.
Setup and install Contains documentation to enable you to install and configure the
Windows Server operating systems on HP Integrity servers.
User guide Contains documentation for those tasks that you typically perform after
installation and configuration.
White papers Contains documentation for topics not covered in other documentation.
Navigating the documentation
This section provides you with reading paths based on questions that you might ask as you plan
your installation and deployment in your environment. The planning steps are as follows:
1. Determine which Integrity systems are supported in this release and which hardware cards
are supported on each system.
2. Verify that the correct hardware cards are installed.
3. Install the software.
4. Perform optional administrative tasks.
5. Troubleshoot any problems.
Determining system and hardware support
To determine system hardware and hardware I/O card support in this release, see the following
documents:
• HP Integrity Servers with Windows Server® 2008 SP2 Release Notes
• HP Integrity Servers with Windows Server® 2008 R2 SP1 Release Notes
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