How do I install Hyper-V Server 2008?

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Booting your newly created Hyper V software

After downloading Hyper-V Server 2008, burn the ISO image to a cd/DVD to install.
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Selecting your language
Regional and keyboard settings

Select the appropriate settings.
Select the Install now button

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EULA

Please read through the EULA and accept the terms to continue.
Formatting your system

Click on Custom (Advanced) and you can format your system prior to the installation.
Partitioning your system

You can highlight the partition and delete\format or create extended partitions.
You are ready to go!

Login to the system with Administrator and no password and you will be prompted to change the password.
Configuration Tool

On this screen you can step through the configuration (1-13) to customize.
Changing the computer name

Press 2. and change the computer name. It will require a reboot.
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