A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Server Virtualization Software - MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration - page 585

If necessary, set the SSL 3.0/TLS 1.0 certificate to Keep or Request (if Keep is disabled). Make
sure the hostname is the same as the name of the computer you are using. Click OK in the lower-
right corner of the window. (If you have any problems using VMRC Server, remember that you
can come back to this window to adjust any parameters.)
13. In the left pane, point to Configure under Virtual Machines and click the name of the vir-
tual machine you created.
14. Next, you need to turn on the virtual machine. In the right pane, click the thumbnail image
for the virtual machine to turn on the virtual machine.

You might see a message that you need to configure Internet Explorer
security to proceed. Make the necessary security configurations. Also, if
you see a message from Internet Explorer to install an add-on, click the
message and click Install ActiveX Control, and then follow the directions
to continue.

15. Insert the Windows Server 2008 installation DVD.
16. If necessary, click the thumbnail again for the virtual machine. If you see a security message,
click Yes to proceed.
17. Enter your username and password (using an account with administrator privileges).
Click OK .
18. If you see another security message, such as for NTLM Authentication, click Yes to proceed.
19. If necessary, scroll down to view the information for working in the Remote Control
window. Notice the options Pause, Save State, Turn Off, and Reset for the virtual machine.
20. Scroll back to the top of the Remote Control window.
21. You should see a beginning installation screen for Windows Server 2008. Move the mouse
pointer into that screen. (The mouse pointer becomes a small black dot.) Click in the screen
until you see the normal arrow for the mouse pointer. Notice that you can work only in the
console for the virtual machine. Press the right Alt key (the default host key) to be able to
use the mouse throughout the Remote Control window. Remember that you can always use
the right Alt key to leave the console as needed. (Also, to work inside the console again,
click the mouse inside the console.) In the upper-right corner of the Remote Control
window, click the down arrow for Remote Control . Review the options on the menu, such
as Special Keys and Connect To Server.

When you point to Special Keys, note that pressing the host key (the right
Alt key) with the Delete key can be used to send the Ctrl+Alt+Delete key
sequence to the virtual machine. (This is important to know later for log-
ging on after you have installed Windows Server 2008.)

22. Move the mouse pointer back into the console and click it so that you can work in this area
again. You can now proceed with the installation of Windows Server 2008.
23. In the Install Windows window, specify the language to install, such as English , in the
Language to install drop-down list. In the Time and currency format list box, make your
selection, such as English (United States) . In the Keyboard or input method list box, make
your selection, such as US . Click Next .
24. Click Install now .

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If your connection stops before the installation is finished, use the left arrow
at the top of the window to go back to the main Status window. Click the
virtual machine thumbnail to open a new connection via the Remote Control
window. Respond to any security messages, log back on, and respond to any
additional security messages. The installation should still be running.