Previous Topic

Next Topic

Installing the operating system

  1. Power up the server. The HP Welcome screen appears.
  2. At the HP Welcome screen, press the appropriate key to continue. The server software license screen appears.
  3. To accept the license agreements, press the appropriate key.
  4. Choose from the following options:
  5. Choose from the following options:
  6. Read the Software license agreement and press the appropriate key.
  7. System reboots into operating system mini-setup and starts the SBS installation. When prompted, enter the Server name, Domain Name, and Network settings. Several status screens appear during the software installation.

Overall installation should take around 2 hours, depending on your hardware configuration.

CAUTION: The server requires a reboot at the end of the installation. Do not power down the server at any time during the installation process. Any power interruption during the installation process could prevent proper completion of the installation and prevent the operating system from restarting.

NOTE: You can view and print the EULA after the installation is completed by clicking Start and selecting All Programs>Pre-Install Features>EULA.