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Question posted by jmckriss on June 22nd, 2014

How To Install Windows 2003 Server On Dell Poweredge R520

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 22nd, 2014 10:19 AM
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Hi. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. The issue is this, the R520 doesn't support 2003 as the host OS. It is supported to install on a VM, but not as the host. You would need to go with Server 2008 to have Windows as the host OS.

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