Upgrade Windows Home Server From RC to RTM 1.0
link: original article - section: windows
I have been searching high and low looking for a leak of WHS RTM 1.0(thats how I found the previous article)and today on the Unoffical Windows Home Server blog "We Got Served", there is a nice article on how to upgrade to RTM.
Step 1: Attach a monitor and keyboard to your home server.
Windows Home Server runs headless (i.e. without the need to attach a keyboard or monitor). However you’ll need to be able to see what’s going on during your re-installation, as well as confirm a few selections during the procedure. So, grab a USB keyboard and mouse, (I find the Apple Keyboard/Mouse combo is great, as it only requires 1 USB port for both devices) and plug them in. Unless you’ve been logged into your server recently, you should see the following screen.
Step 2: Do NOT login. Place the Windows Home Server Installation DVD in your DVD drive.
This is really important - starting the Windows Home Server re-installation from within Windows does not work correctly. You’ll end up with a very duff installation, and lots of headaches. So, we have to start the installation via booting from the Windows Home Server Installation DVD.
Step 3: Press CONTROL-ALT-DELETE and Restart Your Machine.
Step 4: When You Are Asked To Press Any Key to Boot From Your CD/DVD Drive, Do It.
You’ll see a message that Windows is loading files - like this! Then a nice Vista-esqe initialisation screen…
Step 5: Welcome to Windows Home Server Setup - Click Next
Step 6: Load Additional Storage Drivers (if required)
Step 7: Select Server Re-installation
Step 8: Select Your Region and Required Keyboard Layout
Step 9: Read and Confirm Acceptance of the EULA - or Don’t Read It and Accept It Anyway
Step 10: Enter Your Windows Home Server Product Key
Step 11: Confirm the Name Of Your Home Server
Step 12: Click Start to Begin Your Installation
Step 13: Sit Back and Relax!
Step 14: Click the Arrow to Begin Windows Home Server Setup
Step 15: Create Your Windows Home Server Password
Step 16: Decide Whether You Want Automatic Updates Switched On
Step 17: Decide Whether You Want to Send Improvement Information to Microsoft
Step 18: Decide Whether You Want to Send Windows Error Reporting Information to Microsoft
Step 19: You’re Done!
That’s the installation and initial setup complete. Now all you need to do is set-up your users, folders and add-ins (again!) Have fun!
