Since it's NT4 we're discussing a) it's out of support hence nothing on the MS sites and b) IIRC it's not "officially supported" on Hyper V (although it is on VMWare, can't say on Zen).
----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Pochedley <joe.poched...@fivesgroup.com> To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues <exchangelist@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> Sent: Thu Dec 03 10:21:48 2009 Subject: RE: OT | Favour Jason, AFAIK, Microsoft has never released the boot floppies as image files, and if they did I would think they would have them available on the Microsoft.com site for download. (Though admittedly sometimes it's nigh impossible to find some of those obscure downloads on Microsoft's site, but I digress...) Hence I'd be concerned about the total legality of allbootdisks.com distributing the disks. Microsoft never really seems to allow third parties to re-distribute Microsoft code unless it's specifically cleared as "redistributable"... It's a grey area for sure. (Not saying whether I agree with the stance, but I understand why Microsoft chooses it....) If you have a link to legalese at Microsoft's site that says it's OK to distribute the boot disks, I'd love to see it! Anyhow, here's a way to create your own NT4 floppy images, even if you don't have access to a floppy drive (got to make sure Andrew is happy with the solution). :) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708395(WS.10).aspx On Vmware Workstation and Server, the same method can be adapted via the "New Floppy Image" option under the virtual floppy drive in the admin console. Sorry, I don't have time to check ESX, Xen or other VM platforms at the moment. HTH Joe P -----Original Message----- From: Jason Gurtz [mailto:jasongu...@npumail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:41 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT | Favour > Yes but he said he didn't have a floppy drive and your solution still > requires a floppy drive. Images of the three NT4 install/boot floppies are all over the Internet (leagaly). For example: http://www.allbootdisks.com/download/nt.html The .img files can easily be opened with a variety of tools for inspection and can be used with Vmware to install. ~JasonG CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to.
