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Robert Robinson
Vista Server downloaded and installed on a Dell PowerEdge 1800 ( Dual
Xeon) without any obvious errors. The install was faster compared with
that of Vista build 5308, but adding IIS after the initial OS
installation was extremely slow - it took about 20 minutes.
The install UI is a little better and the functionality of the progress
bar has been improved. There are, however, still long periods of time
when there is no indication as to whether the install is progressing
normally or has stopped. It would certainly be nice to have a verbose
mode that displays the module names and other step by step installation
details.
The dual boot functionality has been improved.
The beta Creative X-Fi driver that functioned properly with 5308 doesn't
work with Vista Server. It does install and the OS indicates that it is
"working properly", but the audio service cannot be enabled.
The beta driver for the SIIG SATA controller that worked with 5308
doesn't work with Server.
The Intel LAN controller worked initially, but then failed after IIS was
added to the system. It has not been possible to restore the LAN
functionality as yet.
Windows Explorer is different compared with that of previous builds, but
is still has a terrible UI and is extremely awkward to use.
At this point, we have to give up on Vista Server due to the lack of the
sound card and SATA controller drivers and the generally erratic
operation of the OS.
I should add that we are using 64 bit hardware in a 32 bit mode. This
was OK with Vista 5308. It is a necessity at this time because 64 bit
device drivers are even more difficult to obtain than are the 32 bit
drivers.
Robbie
Xeon) without any obvious errors. The install was faster compared with
that of Vista build 5308, but adding IIS after the initial OS
installation was extremely slow - it took about 20 minutes.
The install UI is a little better and the functionality of the progress
bar has been improved. There are, however, still long periods of time
when there is no indication as to whether the install is progressing
normally or has stopped. It would certainly be nice to have a verbose
mode that displays the module names and other step by step installation
details.
The dual boot functionality has been improved.
The beta Creative X-Fi driver that functioned properly with 5308 doesn't
work with Vista Server. It does install and the OS indicates that it is
"working properly", but the audio service cannot be enabled.
The beta driver for the SIIG SATA controller that worked with 5308
doesn't work with Server.
The Intel LAN controller worked initially, but then failed after IIS was
added to the system. It has not been possible to restore the LAN
functionality as yet.
Windows Explorer is different compared with that of previous builds, but
is still has a terrible UI and is extremely awkward to use.
At this point, we have to give up on Vista Server due to the lack of the
sound card and SATA controller drivers and the generally erratic
operation of the OS.
I should add that we are using 64 bit hardware in a 32 bit mode. This
was OK with Vista 5308. It is a necessity at this time because 64 bit
device drivers are even more difficult to obtain than are the 32 bit
drivers.
Robbie