Preparing to install SnapDrive on Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Before you can install SnapDrive for Windows on a Windows Server 2008 or a Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core system, you must enable remote administration, rename the server, join the domain, and disable the server firewall.

Enabling remote administration on the Server Core system
Before you install SnapDrive for Windows on the Server Core system, you must enable remote administration so you can manage the core SnapDrive instance from a Windows GUI SnapDrive instance.
Renaming the Server Core system
Before you install SnapDrive for Windows on the Server Core system, you should rename the server to something more meaningful.
Joining the Server Core system to a domain
Before you install SnapDrive for Windows on the Server Core system, you must add the server to the appropriate domain.
Disabling Windows Server Core firewall
Before you install SnapDrive for Windows on the Server Core system, you must disable the firewall to enable SnapDrive communications.
Installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package on the Server Core system
Before you install SnapDrive for Windows on the Server Core system, you must install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x64) or your SnapDrive installation will fail.
Installing .NET Framework on Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core
Before you install SnapDrive on Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core, you must install the .NET Framework or your SnapDrive installation will fail.

Parent topic: Installing or upgrading SnapDrive

Installing or upgrading the SnapDrive components

Installing SnapDrive on Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Performing unattended SnapDrive installations

Enabling SnapDrive to communicate through the Windows Firewall