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Hyper-V, Server 2003 Issue

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Let's start by saying I've searched this forum and exerted my Google-fu to no end. I am a complete noob to virtualizing and have run into a problem that's kicking my butt.

I'll try to be as thorough as possible on this. I have a Dell Poweredge R910 with Windows Server 2008 Datacenter on it that runs our virtual servers. This works in conjunction with a Dell MD3220i SAN which actually hosts the hard drives for these virtual servers.

We already have 3 virtual Server 2008 servers running with no issues. We need to setup a virtual Server 2003 for some development testing. I've got the OS installed with no issues but it refuses to show a NIC for this virtual server. It does show a 'Unknown' device in the hardware profile, which I'll assume is the NIC sans driver. I've tried copying files over via USB and CD but the OS won't recognize them nor can I use them to load drivers from.

The initial OS install was with Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 SP2. It wouldn't recognize disc 2 of the install so I don't know if that's the issue here or not. I thought the only thing on disc 2 was the r2 extras but I may be wrong.

If anyone has any suggestions on where to start to get this moving I'd greatly appreciate it.
 
Within the Hyper-V "window" console of the OS, select "insert integration services disk"

That will install all the proper drivers, though i'm not sure why it didn't detect the nic to begin with... typically that stuff is pretty compatible. You definitely don't have to do that in 2008 R2.

If that doesn't work, try the other NIC type.. there are 2 nic types, legacy and standard. Either way you should definitely install the integrated services disk. (HYPER-V's version of vmware tools)
 
First, thanks for the quick responses.

After loading up Hyper-V manager and checking the settings on that particular virtual machine it looks like all the options under Intergration Services are already installed. Ok, so I somehow missed that in my overview of things.

I've added a network adapter and am now getting prompted in Server 2003 for drivers. It doesn't matter if I choose 'Network Adapter' or Legacy Network Adapter'. I've tried searching the install disks for these drivers but it won't recognize them now. Is there some other simple step I'm missing?

I've tried multiple combinations of options on the 'Settings' screen in Hyper-V Manager and have come up with nothing different. Again, any help is appreciated.
 
I'd suggest re-downloading your ISOs and reinstalling.

Complete the normal install, let the 2nd disc portion copy the files to the drive, reboot the server then install the integrated services.
 
I am using the R2 version for Server 2003 Enterprise.

I may just start over on this since I don't really have a lot of time invested in it and do as D-EJ915 suggested and install both discs and the install the integrated services.
 
After starting over from scratch and re-installing everything it looks to be running fine now. I appreciate all the input from everyone.
 
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