Windows #002: Smart Setup Guide
Chapter 2
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2 Preparing for installation
Getting your server ready to undergo an operating system install involves setting up a
console (either local or remote, or both), optionally setting up a PXE/RIS environment, if
applicable, and preparing the hardware for installation. If you are migrating from
another OS, you must also ensure that the server platform and its peripheral cards are
compatible with Windows Server 2003 before proceeding. This chapter provides detailed
instructions for each task.