Windows 2003 Server Evaluation setup

[Kgoss]

I am in the process of building a plan so that our company can distribute our product on Windows 2003 for customers to evaluate.

What I want to do is build a Windows 2003 server in VMware and install the applications required, then when the server is completed the customer can download/import the image file.

When they 1st power on the server I want to activate a 30 day evaluation for the Windows server.

Is there an easy way of setting this up.

Thanks in advance

 

[TechyMcSe2k]

You can SYSPREP the image and Reseal it without choosing Pre-Activated. This tool is on the Windows 2003 CD and there are instructions and a nice wizard to help you make a proper answer file.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457067.aspx

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[TechyMcSe2k]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb430831.aspx

there are also 120 day evaluation copies you can use. There is a link on this page for using it in a VM

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[Lemon13]

i recommend to ask microsoft directly, pls come back and post their answer

M. Knorr

MCSE, MCTS, MCSA, CCNA