Installing SIM 7 on Windows Server 2008R2
I am trying to install SIM 7.0.354 on a Windows Server 2008R2 x64, but an error message comes up saying that SIM requires WIndows Server 2003 or the latest version, and my OS is not. I found that strange, because it is a Server OS, and is the latest beta version.
I tried running it in WIndows Vista compatibility mode, and did not recieve that error message, so I thought that solved the problem, but there was another problem.
Setup informed me that it needs Windows Installer 3.1, and attempted to install it, but failed. Is there a way to tell it to use the latest Windows Installer that comes with Server 2008R2? I believe it comes with WIndows Installer 5 (msi.dll version is 5.x).
If all else fails, does this product work with Windows Server 2008? Or do I need to use the legacy Server 2003?
Thanks!
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I believe its 2003 only...
From what I remember on reading the latest tech docs and speaking to some Altiris employees, they all recommend 2003 still.
Systems Administrator
Rice University
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Windows Server 2003 32-bit is
Windows Server 2003 32-bit is the only supported OS.
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Principal SQA Engineer
Symantec
Do you know when Server 2008
Thanks for your help. Do you know when Server 2008 / 2008R2 will be supported?
There is no listed timeframe
that I am aware of. At best, I would look for SP1, however I don't have a timeframe for that either.
Jim Harings
HP Enterprise Services
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There is no committed
There is no committed timeframe for support to install CMS on Server 2008 at this time.
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Principal SQA Engineer
Symantec
Is that a solution?
Hi Andrew, I beg your pardon, but I would not consider your memo as a SOLUTION ! Keep this Forum open & come back later on with a "date", and so than, you'll welcome as a true SOLUTION.
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Solution
Andrew's comment does answer the initial post's question, however, if / when an answer is posted concerning the availability of CMS on Server 2008, we can note that here as well.
If a post answered your question, please "Mark As Solution".
Thanks for the information
Thanks for the information Andrew
How can only supporting
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