how do install server 2008 with only ...

knowlesy · 19 Jan 2010 at 12:24

Hey guys, so how do i install a fresh copy of server 2008 on a yee old server machine (thats internal specs are pretty high but heres the kicker).

It only has a scsi cd rom and has no usb boot support!!!

So any suggestions (other than installing 2003 then upgrading)

Thanks

Knowlesy

DiscoDave · 19 Jan 2010 at 14:48

Either USB DVD or PXE/Network book+install

Something like http://www.overclock.net/networking-security/345500-how-install-windows-over-network.html

Burnsy2023 · 19 Jan 2010 at 15:04

Install an IDE/sata controller an use a normal dvd drive.

knowlesy · 26 Jan 2010 at 11:32

just installed a fresh copy of 2003 then upgraded thanks guys

oh th ide option didnt work before on another server for some reason we had to use a pci ide card .... VERY VERY weird

knowlesy · 26 Jan 2010 at 11:33

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