Installation Guide

5. Setting Up Windows Server 2008
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Chapter 1 Installing Windows
Using BitLocker
If using BitLocker, note the following.
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Before installing an OS, be sure to create the following two partitions in the hard
disk drive:
— System partition (to store the loader)
— Boot partition (to store the OS)
 Be sure to keep the recovery password secure. Do not keep it near a server running
BitLocker.
 To reinstall the operating system into a partition that is encrypted with BitLocker, delete the
BitLocker-encrypted partition prior to reinstallation.
Note
For details, refer to the following document provided in Microsoft TechNet:
BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide
Important
If the recovery password is not entered, the OS cannot be started, and
the content of the partition encrypted by BitLocker cannot be
referenced any more.
The recovery password might be required at startup of the OS after
the following:
− Replacement of motherboard
− Initialization of trusted platform module (TPM)
− Change of BIOS setting
Installing Service Pack
 If the OS installation media contains Service Pack 2, you need not apply the service pack
again.
 You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your
system, prepare it by yourself.
License authentication
License authentication is required depending on the installation of Windows.
For details, refer to Chapter 1 (5.7 License Authentication).
Note
• Activate within 30 days following installation.
• A virtual product key is used when installing in a virtual environment. It is not
used when directly installing an operating system to a physical server.