MCITP Windows Server® 2008 Server Administrator: Study Guide

1.4. Installing Windows Server 2008

If you don't have an instance of Windows Server 2008 installed, you'll want to do that as quickly as possible. Server administration is a participation sport. You can't hope to get good at this without digging in and getting your hands into the operating system.

In this section, you'll learn how to get a free evaluation copy of Windows Server 2008 (if you don't already have one) and how to install it on Virtual PC. This will allow you to do your regular work on Windows Vista or Windows XP and then, when desired, launch Windows Server 2008 on the same system.

1.4.1. Hardware Requirements

Table 1.4 lists the basic system requirements for Windows Server 2008 editions.

Table 1.4. Hardware Requirements for Windows ...