HP ProLiant DL288 Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant se - Page 3

Abstract This integration note describes the level of support available for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers. The purpose of this paper is to assist customers during installation of the Windows Server 2008 operating system (OS). For more information, visit the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008. Key topics addressed in this paper: • Supported configurations of ProLiant servers • Recommended system configuration and server platforms • Supported software, storage options, and network adapters • Procedures for new installations • Known issues with workarounds Microsoft provides Windows Server 2008 in the following editions: • X86 edition • X64 edition for systems with of the following processors: - Intel Xeon® Processors with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD64) Opteron TM Series Processors • Web edition NOTE To obtain a trial version of the Windows Server 2008 OS visit Microsoft's website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/trialsoftware.aspx . Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 builds on a solid foundation based on the strength and success of preceding Windows server OSs while adding new functionality to the base OS. Designed to power the next generation of network applications and web services, Windows Server 2008 will help administrators manage and deliver a rich, more secure user experience that will help save time and reduce IT infrastructure costs. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 uses DVD media and requires a server configured with either a USB DVD-ROM or an IDE DVD-ROM for local installations. For customers without IDE DVD-capable servers, copy the Windows Server 2008 media to a network share. Current iLO firmware contains support for virtual DVD media; however, the installation is much slower than local installations. 3