Windows 2003 Server on DL380 with VMWare GSX 3.2 - Installation


Current System Configuration :


Insight Manager Setup ::

Start with configuration of the remote integrated lights out management tools :

Hardware/FIrmware upgrades :

At that point, I had to tune update the firmware on a few components :

Now setup the default array


Operating System Load (win2k3) ::

A bit of pre-prep work to create the boot floppy which was required for my installation :

Begin installation ....

Further Configuration :

At that point, the basic installation is done. Now the customization of th OS begins :


VMWare GSX Application Load (v3.2) ::

Installation of VMWare is very straightforward. Its the setup and control of the virutal machines that a little more concerning, but this part is quite quick and easy :


This page last updated by Paul on 11/18/2005