universalfrost wrote: » 2008r2 is a must. download the trial from microsoft. also will need win7 pro at the least, if you dont have it download the win 7 trial of their enterprise edition. then get the dan poulton book and r ead and do labs
cyberguypr wrote: » VirtualBox does support 64-bit processors. Either your processor does not support 64-bit or you have virtualization turned off off the BIOS. The exam touches on some areas related to Server 2008. One example would be Windows Deployment Services.
cyberguypr wrote: » VirtualBox does support 64-bit processors. Either your processor does not support 64-bit or you have virtualization turned off off the BIOS. The exam touches on some areas related to Server 2008. One example would be Windows Deployment Services. An no, there's no 2008 R2 32-bit version. Only the non-R2 Server 2008 was available at some point in 32-bit flavor.
PD75 wrote: » OK my processor must not support it. Im running windows 7 on the virtual box so its not the BIOS thats causing the issue. Is there a 32 bit server 2008 available anywhere? I googled but cant find anything except 64 bit
universalfrost wrote: » use this handy piece of software to verify if it is in fact your cpuGRC*|*SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features*|**
universalfrost wrote: » use this handy piece of software to verify if it is in fact your cpuGRC | SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features |
Everyone wrote: » Host OS has to be 64 bit. You could have a 64 bit CPU that supports virtualization (most CPUs made within the last 3 to 5 years do), but if you're running 32-bit Windows 7 as your host OS, you won't be able to run 64 bit guests in either VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation.
Psoasman wrote: » I have a 32-bit Win7 Enterprise workstation running Virtual Box. 2 DCs running Server 2008 R2.
universalfrost wrote: » switch to 64 bit and you will be good to go! if you don't have the 64 bit disc here is a link to the microsoft iso (direct from an ms provider) for your OS. you would just reuse your legal windows 7 key. for the 64 bit install.Download Windows 7 Integrated With SP1 ISO – Official Direct Download Links