topic Re: WIN2K/Server 2003 drivers in ProLiant Servers - Netservers

WIN2K/Server 2003 drivers

CA977060 — Tue, 03 Jun 2003 17:13:24 GMT

I'm about to build out a Proliant DL360 in Windows 2000 Server. When I went to the HP/Compaq Driver Download site I noticed that the driver choices were Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003. Does anyone know which drivers I should use for the WIN2K Server buildout?

Re: WIN2K/Server 2003 drivers

CA964633 — Tue, 03 Jun 2003 19:25:13 GMT

I would bet anything that "Windows 2000" covers all Windows 2000 versions. Good luck!

Re: WIN2K/Server 2003 drivers

CA698399 — Tue, 03 Jun 2003 19:34:02 GMT

Also, here's a Win2k implementation document for Proliant servers:

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/papers/172n-0802a-wwen_rev2_us.pdf

Hope this helps.

Re: WIN2K/Server 2003 drivers

CA977060 — Tue, 03 Jun 2003 19:55:16 GMT

Thanks for the information. HP/Compaq also replied and confirmed the Windows 2000 downloads were for the server.
I printed out the Win2K Server document from the ftp site - very helpful.

Re: WIN2K/Server 2003 drivers

CA847690 — Wed, 04 Jun 2003 14:25:48 GMT

Rob is correct, Win 2000 covers all Win 2000 products. Just as a side note, a lot of drivers that were included and PnP for Win 2000 and Win 2000 Server products were dropped in Win 2003 server. They appear to have become more selective with what they consider 'certified'. I had problems with certain NIC cards, which I found very interesting.
Regards,
John