ABSTRACT
Although Microsoft provides a straight-forward installation Wizard for Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2, this chapter covers the entire installation process, including system requirements and host server preparation. Th e Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 installer is less complex than other common Microsoft application installers, such as Microsoft Offi ce 2003 or Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and provides a consistent, Wizard-based approach that will be comfortable to those whom have already worked with other Microsoft products on a Microsoft Windows operating system. All options and aspects of the installation are covered in this chapter, allowing the reader to understand each option along with the ramifi cations of that option before doing an actual install. Th e installation of the Standard Edition is identical to the installation of the Enterprise Edition. Th is chapter may also be used as a reference during the planning of the installation to ensure a repeatable and stable platform where the desired capabilities are consistently delivered.
