Windows 8 Server Consumer Preview installation (Running on Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP2)

1. Boot from the Windows 8 ISO file, you wll see the following screen:

2. Click “Next” to start the installation.

3. Click “Install Now” for the installation. (You will see the new Windows 8 icon on this screen)

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5. Select the “Windows Server with GUI” or “Server Core”.

6. Accept the agreement.

7. Select the “Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced)”

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10. Setup the “Administrator” account.

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12. The new logon gina of the Windows Server 8 beta

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14. The first time login, it will take some time to create the profile.

15. When you login, the server manager will be auto start.

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Windows 8 Server Consumer Preview installation (Running on Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP2)