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2950 dell windows server 2003 std disks
Does anyone have access to or have a set of the original dell install disks they would sell. I recently purchased a dell PE2950 that has a valid COA for server 2003 std, 5 cals but no os is installed and I do not have the disks. Or if someone could do a disk iso image possibly?
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mhesse78
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August 3rd, 2012 17:00
I found a local used server dealer that was kind enough to help me out. Dell and MIcrosoft both pointed at each other and said we can't help you talk too.......... thanks dell and Microsoft!!
theflash1932
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August 3rd, 2012 17:00
Microsoft does not distribute branded OEM media - that is the responsibility of the OEM.
The OEM does not have an unlimited responsibility to provide OS media; it is usually time-based - related to the warranty term/status, and/or subject to stock levels once the OS is EOL (from the OEM's POV) ... in accordance with their OEM agreement with Microsoft.
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August 5th, 2012 13:00
To add to theflash1932; Microsoft does not allow OEMs to provide downloadable media (ISOs) either, unlike for example VMware (Dell, HP and probably others each have customized VMware ESXi installation media that could include drivers for their specific hardware and/or included hardware management software (like Dell's OpenManage Server Administrator).
If Microsoft would allow for OEMs to provide downloadable ISOs of the Windows installation media, I imagine Dell (and other OEMs) would offer this in a heartbeat.