Got Root #3
Posted in Knowledge Base | Windows

Here we go...

Install Windows Server 2008

You probably run into the same problem that Windows Server 2008 won't be able to recognize the virtual hard disk you have planned to installed it on. Get the corresponding SCSI drivers as floppy image from the VMware site. Select the image and connect the drive.

Mounted SCSI Drivers 

Now say 'Browse' and choose drive 'A:' - don't forget: After selecting the .flp image you also have to connect the drive. Otherwise Windows cannot read the device.

VMware SCSI Drivers

Click on 'Next' and after a few seconds the hard disk will be found. The currently available drivers for Windows Server 2003 seem to work fine also for Windows Server 2008.

Virtual HDD for Windows Server 2008

Installing the VMware Tools might be a good idea. You can find the image at /usr/lib/vmware/isoimages/windows.iso or just install them from the VMware management console's menu. While the image is mounted go to 'Device Manager' and install the drivers for the network adapter which probably does not work yet.

Installed Network Drivers

Now some tweaking for the IP, gateway and DNS servers and one more step in my master plan achieved.

  1. Got root
  2. Install VMware
  3. Install a Windows Server 2008
  4. Move my existing site to the new server
Posted at Friday, April 11, 2008 1:54:05 AM (W. Europe Daylight Time, UTC+02:00) 
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