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!!
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.
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.
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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!!
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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.