Implementing Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers

Carefully review this document for the recommended system configuration and possible issues that
might be encountered. Do not use this paper as the sole source of information. In addition to the
websites mentioned throughout this paper, visit the Windows Small Business Server 2008 support
page at
www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/essential/sbs/default.mspx.
Recommended system configuration
Microsoft has established the recommended system configurations listed in Table 1 for Windows
Small Business Server 2008 installations.
Table 1. Recommended system configuration
Requirement
Component
Management Server SQL Server (Premium Edition Only)
Processor
2 GHz (or greater) clock speed
(x64 processor)
2 GHz (or greater) clock speed
(x86 or x64 processors)
RAM per processor 4 GB (minimum) 32 GB (maximum) 2 GB (minimum) 32 GB (maximum
for x64 processor) or 4 GB
(maximum for x86 processor)
Hard drive
OS partition: 60 GB (minimum free
space)
OS partition: 10 GB (minimum free
space), 40 GB (recommended free
space)
NICs One, 100 Mbps (minimum) One, 100 Mbps (minimum)
Internet Internet access and a Windows Live account may be required
Monitor Super-VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor
Fax Modem Fax Services require a fax modem
DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive
Keyboard and pointing device Keyboard Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
NOTE:
Windows Small Business Server 2008 supports the following client
operating systems:
• Windows XP Professional Edition SP2 or later
• Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate
• Windows Mobile 5.0 or later
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