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Installing vmware on windows nt server(bdc)

hello expert,

I have a windows nt workstation that is configure a bdc.
Because microsoft has cease support for this os it seems many software vendors
has follow suit.
Recently i purchase a modem and dell powervault tape drive and
as expected there is no drivers for windows nt on the resp diver cds.
Since i am not ready to upgrade to windows 2003.
i was think if i could intall vmware on the bdc and then install windows 2003 in the vmware.
enviroment hence i can install and use devices that has not window nt support.

thanks

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jomfra

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hello alan,

>> Have you checked your specific model?

model dell powervault 100t .

i tried the link you provided nothing for my model only item is firmware update
and utility software.

thanks for all the advice

keep up the good work

saw830

Hi jomfra,

I had another look at Dell's support site, http://support.dell.com and found a number of powervault 100t models, dds, dat, ide, etc. I looked several and found that they seem to either have tape software or tape drivers. Keep in mind that a lot of backup software, Backup Exec for example, work better with their own drivers than with the normal hardware vendor's or microsoft's drivers. Go with the dell support pages and have a try.

I'll try to watch this thread in case you have followup comments.

good luck,
Alan