install Server 2008 on machine shipped with Vista

I'm hoping to install Windows Server 2008 R2 on my new Dell Inspiron i545 ,
which shipped with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.

1. What issues could I run into ? I'm assuming that as long as I can find
Server 20008 drivers for all hardware, I should be able to do it.

2. I've downloaded Server 2008 from my MDSN subscription. Need I create an
install DVD, or is it possible to install Server 2008 from inside Vista ?

Thanks.

Hello John A Grandy" johnagrandy-at-gmail-dot-com,

You need an installation disk, burn the image to disk for example with:
http://infrarecorder.org/

Install it and choose Actions, burn image and point to the file location.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I'm hoping to install Windows Server 2008 R2 on my new Dell Inspiron
> i545 , which shipped with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.
>
> 1. What issues could I run into ? I'm assuming that as long as I can
> find Server 20008 drivers for all hardware, I should be able to do it.
>
> 2. I've downloaded Server 2008 from my MDSN subscription. Need I
> create an install DVD, or is it possible to install Server 2008 from
> inside Vista ?
>
> Thanks.
>

Ok, I've burned a DVD disc with the following .iso :

en_windows_server_2008_r2_standard_enterprise_data center_web_retail_x64_dvd_x15-50365.iso

Do I now boot off this DVD ?

What is the best way to install Server 2008 ?



"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb@(nospam)gmx.de> wrote in message
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> Hello John A Grandy" johnagrandy-at-gmail-dot-com,
>
> You need an installation disk, burn the image to disk for example with:
> http://infrarecorder.org/
>
> Install it and choose Actions, burn image and point to the file location.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>> I'm hoping to install Windows Server 2008 R2 on my new Dell Inspiron
>> i545 , which shipped with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.
>>
>> 1. What issues could I run into ? I'm assuming that as long as I can
>> find Server 20008 drivers for all hardware, I should be able to do it.
>>
>> 2. I've downloaded Server 2008 from my MDSN subscription. Need I
>> create an install DVD, or is it possible to install Server 2008 from
>> inside Vista ?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
>

Hello John A Grandy" johnagrandy-at-gmail-dot-com,

So you have a disc with a folder/file structure and not the .iso file on
the disc? Then insert the disc in the computer and choose booot from disc.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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no rights.
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> Ok, I've burned a DVD disc with the following .iso :
>
> en_windows_server_2008_r2_standard_enterprise_data center_web_retail_x6
> 4_dvd_x15-50365.iso
>
> Do I now boot off this DVD ?
>
> What is the best way to install Server 2008 ?
>
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb@(nospam)gmx.de> wrote in message
> news:. com...
>
>> Hello John A Grandy" johnagrandy-at-gmail-dot-com,
>>
>> You need an installation disk, burn the image to disk for example
>> with: http://infrarecorder.org/
>>
>> Install it and choose Actions, burn image and point to the file
>> location.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> I'm hoping to install Windows Server 2008 R2 on my new Dell Inspiron
>>> i545 , which shipped with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.
>>>
>>> 1. What issues could I run into ? I'm assuming that as long as I
>>> can find Server 20008 drivers for all hardware, I should be able to
>>> do it.
>>>
>>> 2. I've downloaded Server 2008 from my MDSN subscription. Need I
>>> create an install DVD, or is it possible to install Server 2008 from
>>> inside Vista ?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>