Once you have the Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 X64 ISO, follow this installation guide:
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Before you mount that ISO, ensure your hardware meets these unforgiving requirements: Once you have the Microsoft Windows Home Server
| Component | Minimum Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | Architecture | x64 (Intel 64 or AMD64). IA-32 (32-bit) is NOT supported. | | Processor | 1.4 GHz 64-bit CPU (2.0 GHz or higher recommended) | | RAM | 2 GB (4 GB recommended; supports up to 8 GB) | | Hard Disk | 160 GB dedicated system drive (OS cannot be installed on a dynamic disk) | | Network | Gigabit Ethernet adapter | | Optical Drive | DVD-ROM (or ability to boot from USB via ISO) | Install: The process takes ~20 minutes
Crucial Note: Unlike newer server OSes, WHS 2011 does not support UEFI boot natively out of the box for installation media. You will likely need to enable Legacy/CSM mode in your BIOS.