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May 23rd, 2012 12:00
Hyper-V virtual server with Dell media?
I am going to purchase an R410 PowerEdge with Windows Server 2008 R2. I plan to run the Hyper-V role on the server and install one Server 2008 R2 VM for now. Can I use the Dell recovery media to create the VM? Normally I would buy a volume license and the Server 2008 R2 license would be good for one physical and one virtual server. Does this still hold true for Dell installed operating systems?
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Daniel My
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May 23rd, 2012 13:00
Hello nonasdad
Yes, you can use an OEM DVD to create VM's. This document does a good job of explaining the process:
http://content.dell.com/us/en/enterprise/d/business~solutions~whitepapers~en/Documents~virtual-machines-oem-media.pdf.aspx
If you have any questions or issues let us know.
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theflash1932
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May 23rd, 2012 13:00
Yes, you can use Dell OEM media to install both a physical machine and a virtual machine on a Dell server; you will receive two Product Keys, one for the physical machine (which you shouldn't need to enter manually), and one to install to activate a virtual machine.
http://i.dell.com/sites/content/business/solutions/whitepapers/en/Documents/virtual-machines-oem-media.pdf
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The number and use of the physical and/or virtual machines depends on which version of 2008 R2 you purchase.
If using Standard, you can install one instance as the Hyper-V Host, and one instance as a VM Guest, BUT you may only use the physical instance to run and manage Hyper-V - no other server roles may be assigned (Domain Controller, Web Server, etc.).
If using Enterprise, you can have up to 4 VM's; if running 4 VM's a physical instance my also be running, again, for the sole purpose of managing the VM's.
If using Datacenter, you can have an unlimited number of VM's and a physical instance.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/C/A/FCAB58A9-CCAD-4E0A-A673-88A5EE74E2CC/Licensing_Microsoft_Server_Products_Virtual_Environments.docx
http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/D/9/0D9DDF52-A855-487B-9B74-5A09A9389551/Windows%2520Server%2520System%2520Center%2520and%2520Forefront%2520Pricing%2520and%2520Licensing%2520Guide.pdf