HP BL680c Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R
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- HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 1
Operating Systems Supported with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 4 Configuration requirements ...5 Recommended system configurations 5 Microsoft recommendations ...5 HP recommendations ...6 Processor requirements...6 Supported HP ProLiant servers ...7 Supported ProLiant components ...8 Software - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 2
prerequisites for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 • Supported configurations of ProLiant servers • Procedures for new installations • Known issues and workarounds NOTE For information on Windows Server 2008, visit the HP website at www.hp.com/go/ws2008. Windows Server 2008 information is available - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 3
following benefits over Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2: • Full integration with Windows Server 2008 (installed as server role). • Support for both 64-bit and 32-bit guest OSs. • Ability to assign up to four virtual CPUs and 32 GB RAM to each guest OS. • Improved management interface. • Extensible - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 4
Manager Integration: Installation of the role available within the Server Manager administrative console. • Live Backups with VSS: Support for Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS) enabling live snapshot backups of running Virtual Machines. • Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) Tools: VHD tools to enable compaction - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 5
default on most ProLiant severs, it must be enabled prior to installing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1. Refer to the section "Enabling support for hardware assisted virtualization in the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)." Recommended system configurations Microsoft and HP established the recommended - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 6
2. HP recommended configurations for running the parent virtual machine Component Requirement Processor • Minimum: 1.6 GHz dual-core • Recommended: 2.66 GHz dual-core • Optimal: dual 3 GHz quad-core or faster RAM per processor core • Minimum: 512 MB • Recommended: 2 GB • Optimal: 3 GB Disk - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 7
can be assigned to a single guest OS. See the installation instruction section of this paper for steps on how to enable Hardware Data Execution Prevention and virtualization in the HP ROM for your server. Supported HP ProLiant servers Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 should successfully install and - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 8
/07 ProLiant DL580 G5 P61 08/08/07 ProLiant DL585 G2 A07 11/21/07 ProLiant DL585 G5 A07 03/28/08 ProLiant DL785 G5 A15 3/31/08 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML350 G5 D21 08/21/07 ProLiant ML370 G5 P57 08/21/07 NOTE: Reminder, the above ROM versions are the minimum for support. HP - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 9
5. Supported ProLiant storage controller options Option Management drivers: Notification driver, Smart Array 5xxx SAS/SATA Notification Service StorageWorks Fibre Channel Array Notification Driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-Port SATA RAID Controller Driver Location Installation support PSP - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 10
Table 5. Supported ProLiant storage controller options Option Driver Ultra 320 SCSI: Integrated Dual Channel SCSI Host Bus Adapter Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters: Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full Server media Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 999 9 9 999 9 9 999 - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 11
are on the media and can be used instead. Drivers for HP multi-function adapters, including support for HP ProLiant G5 LOMs and the NC370T/F and NC380T, are available only on the web. Table 6. ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NICs supported by Windows Server 2008 Gigabit NIC NC1020: NC150T: NC310: NC320m - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 12
Table 6. ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NICs supported by Windows Server 2008 Gigabit NIC Driver Location Installation Supported support architecture PSP Windows Full Server x86 x64 8.00 media Core NC360T: N1E5132.SYS N1E5132E.SYS 9 9 999 9 9 99 9 NC360T: N1E5132.SYS N1E5132E.SYS 9 9 999 9 - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 13
added to the server are listed as supported ProLiant storage options. • Any additional NICs added to the server are listed as supported ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NICs. • Go to the support and drivers page at www.hp.com/support to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 installations for - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 14
Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers1." • If necessary, enable support for No-Execute and hardware assisted virtualization in the RBSU. • Use the RBSU to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). • Use the Online RAID Configuration Utility (ORCA) to configure the - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 15
5. If the server contains support for Hyper-Threading, select Processor Hyper-Threading, press Enter, and then select Disabled. 6. Select No-Execute Memory Protection, press Enter, and then select Enabled. 7. Select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology, press Enter, and then select Enabled. 8. Press - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 16
ProLiant servers with AMD processors To enable support for hardware assisted virtualization in the RBSU, complete the following steps: 1. Restart or power-on the server. 2. Access the RBSU by pressing F9 when prompted. 3. From the RBSU Menu, select Advanced Options. 4. From the Advanced Options menu - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 17
DL servers and in certain circumstances with ProLiant BL servers. 2. Place the Windows Server 2008 media into the DVD drive and boot the server to the DVD to begin the installation. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. IMPORTANT The F6 option for updating drivers is - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 18
. 7. Select ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 does not support the Network Configuration Utility (NIC Teaming). Deselect this component before installing the PSP components. The HP Smart-Update Manager (HPSUM) utility enables users to - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 19
PSP on a system running Server Core, run the executables rather than double-clicking on them. Also, on Server Core systems, the user cannot updated, open the "Select Items to be Installed" screen to complete the following tasks: - Select the components to be installed. - Configure had problems. 19 - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 20
adding roles. Click Next. 3. Check the box for Hyper-V and click Next. Review the overview of Windows Server 2008 Hyper- V RC1 presented on the screen, and then click Next. 4. Choose the NICs to configure as virtual networks for use by guest OSs. Click Next. IMPORTANT When the user binds the virtual - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 21
the x64 edition of Windows. If the x86 version of Windows Server 2008 has been installed, reinstall the OS using the x64 edition. Issue 5 Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 does not support the Network Configuration Utility (NIC Teaming). Deselect this component before beginning the installation of - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 22
are true: • The user enabled, disabled, or updated Hyper-V on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) server. • The user installed the HP Network Configuration Utility on the server. See the Microsoft Knowledge base article 950792 for problem resolution. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/950792. 22 - HP BL680c | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (R - Page 23
to action Send comments about this paper to: [email protected]. © 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such
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Implementing Microsoft
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Abstract
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Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1
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Terminology
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Applicable environments
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New in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1
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Obtaining Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1
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Guest Operating Systems Supported with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1
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Configuration requirements
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Recommended system configurations
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Microsoft recommendations
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HP recommendations
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Processor requirements
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Supported HP ProLiant servers
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Supported ProLiant components
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Software
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Storage options
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Network interface controllers
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Deploying Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 on ProLiant servers
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Pre-installation tasks
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Enable support for hardware assisted virtualization in the RBSU
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ProLiant servers with Intel Processors
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ProLiant servers with AMD processors
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Install Windows Server 2008
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Install the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP)
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PSP requirements
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Installing the PSP
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Install Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1 server role
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Appendix A: Known issues and workarounds
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Support delivery
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For more information
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Call to action
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