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    T510 Windows Server 2008 R2 install.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sanb111, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. sanb111

    sanb111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can we install Windows Server 2008 R2 on T510.
    Did anybody installed it on T510 before.

    a) Where can i find drivers for T510 for Windows Server 2008 R2.
    b) How to make a back up of current shipped windows so that i can restore later if required.
    c) Is there any other step i need to take care of
    Thanks!
     
    sanb111, Aug 18, 2010
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    sanb111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Install In progress . :) Lets see if it works sucessfully.
     
    sanb111, Aug 19, 2010
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    r2 uses same drivers as win 7 and that usually detects almost all drivers.
     
    jedisurfer1, Aug 19, 2010
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    Don't know if this applies on R2 aswell but the original Windows 2008 needs manual activation of WLAN. It comes with most drivers but you have to enable them. Which is a good thing for a server OS.

    I doubt it gives you much problems - some new x64 drivers might not work (unless you "sign" them manually) and most free anti virus solutions/firewall solutions don't work. After all those companies want to make money with server OS - Comodo Security works and it includes AV and a firewall.
     
    systemfehler, Aug 19, 2010
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    Install went successful. Only one issue is not able to configure driver for Ethernet.
    Does anyone else have the same issue with configuring the Ethernet driver.

    @systemfehler WLAN worked fine. I activate it manually.

    Now i have to install SQl server 2005 , Sql server 2008 , Sql server 2008 R2 and Sharepoint 2010.
    After that i have my Pc ready in home for some development/ programming.
     
    sanb111, Aug 19, 2010
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    It's a long shot but have you tried these drivers from Intel for the Ethernet?
     
    PatchySan, Aug 19, 2010
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    Thanks Hearst555! I will try that when i reach home (at office now) and let you know the results.
     
    sanb111, Aug 19, 2010
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    Thanks Hearst555! It worked.
    Now all issues resolved Windows Server 2008 R2.
     
    sanb111, Aug 20, 2010
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    soheilsh Newbie

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    Hey Guys,

    I read your blogs and then start installing Window server 2008 R2 on my T510 laptop for some SharePoint 2010 development/ programming. However the window 7 driver for wireless card “Intel Centrino advanced-n 6200“ doesn’t work. In your blogs you mentioned that you have activated the driver manually, I am not sure what you mean by activating manually. Maybe this what I have to do to make this to work.

    Your help is appreciated.
     
    soheilsh, Sep 9, 2010
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    sanb111, Sep 9, 2010
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    I should have thought of that. Thank you for your fast reply.
     
    soheilsh, Sep 9, 2010
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