how to install server 2003 with no cdrom

[LumbergTech]

I recently purchased a C1000-2R 2x opteron 2.2 ghz CPU 4gb ram 120gb hd server

I am new to this stuff and didn't realize that it wouldn't have a cd-rom built in.

Can anyone explain to me how I can install Windows Server 2003 on this machine?

 

[mechBgon]

How about using Remote Installation Services.

 

[rudder]

Does it have a usb port?

 

[slugg]

Easiest way - external USB optical drive. Other than that, you need ANOTHER windows server on the network to be able to install it remotely... to the best of my knowledge, at least.

 

[Dahak]

slugg has the right idea, exernal usb, or take the side panel off and temporary plug in a internal cd rom drive for the install

 

[LumbergTech]

Originally posted by: Dahak
slugg has the right idea, exernal usb, or take the side panel off and temporary plug in a internal cd rom drive for the install

this is what i ended up doing...popping the top and using a cdrom

i also had to dig out my floppy drive to get windows to recognize my sata controller

kind of a major pain

i just found the ethernet drivers by writing down the number on the chip but holy crap this has been a pain, i cant find documentation or figure our what "motherboard" this thing is