Changes

Windows Server 2008 may be installed either by booting from the installation DVD or by logging into the previously installed operating system as an administrator and launching the ''Setup'' tool on the DVD (typically this will autorun when the DVD is inserted into the drive).The following figure shows the initial installation screen: [[Image:windows_server_2008_install_1.jpg|The initial Windows Server 2008 initial installation screen]] Select the appropriate language preferences and click "Next" to proceed with the installation process. On the subsequent screen the installation may be started by clicking on the ''Install now'' button. Alternatively, the ''What To Know Before Installing Windows Server 2008'' link will provide information of system requirements and advice about issues such as application and driver compatibility. Clicking on the ''Install now'' proceeds to the ''Product Key Activation'' screen shown in the following figure: [[Image:windows_server_2008_activation.jpg|The Windows Server 2008 Product Activation Screen]]