18 Getting Started With Your SystemComplete the Operating SystemSetupTo install an operating system for the first time, see the installation andconfiguration documentation for your operating system. Be sure theoperating system is installed before installing hardware or software notpurchased with the system.Supported Operating Systems• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Release 2 (64-bit)• Microsoft Windows HPC 2008 Release 2• Microsoft HyperV• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 (64-bit)• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 (64-bit)• Citrix XenServer Enterprise Edition 5.6NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, seesupport.dell.com.Other Information You May NeedWARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with yoursystem. Warranty information may be included within this document or as aseparate document.See the PowerEdge C8000 Hardware Owner’s Manual for information aboutsystem features, troubleshooting, and component replacement. Thisdocument is available at support.dell.com/manuals.See the PowerEdge C8220 Hardware Owner’s Manual for information aboutsystem features, troubleshooting, and component replacement. Thisdocument is available at support.dell.com/manuals.See the PowerEdge C8220X Hardware Owner’s Manual for information aboutsystem features, troubleshooting, and component replacement. Thisdocument is available at support.dell.com/manuals.