Installation manual

Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 17
To create a partition and begin installation:
a Click New .
b Specify the size of the partition in MB, and click Apply .
A Windows might create additional partition for system files message
is displayed.
c Press OK .
NOTE: The recommended minimum partition size for the Primary partition is
40 GB. If
you are installing additional memory on your system, you may require
additional primary partition space to accommodate page file and hibernation.
During installation, a recommended partition size is displayed on the screen
based on the memory size of your system. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you select Core installation, you may require less hard drive space for the
Primary partition. For information on drive partitioning see
"Partitioning a
Drive" on page 18.
d Select the newly-created operating system partition and click Next .
The Installing Windows screen is displayed and displays the progress of
the installation.
NOTE: The installation procedure takes some time to complete.
11 After the operating system is installed the system reboots. You must set the
administrator password before you can log in for the first time.
12 In the The user’s password must be set before you login for the first time
screen, click
OK .
13 In the Administrator screen, enter the password, confirm the password,
and click the right-arrow.
The following message is displayed:
Your password has been changed .
14 Click OK .
15 When you log in for the first time, the Preparing Your Desktop window is
displayed.
The operating system installation is now complete.