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Installing Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition on an Apple Xserve

To install Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition on an Apple Xserve, you need to complete the following tasks before starting the Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition installation:

  1. Insert the CD for installing on Apple Xserves into the CD/DVD drive of your server. This CD contains a special boot loader and is used to create a special pre-installation environment on the Xserve.
  2. Press and hold the C key while the Xserve is booting. Alternatively, you can press the Command key, and choose CD-ROM.
  3. In the Installation Method window, select the Local CDROM option, and click OK.

    Installing on Macs - Choosing CD

  4. Once the necessary packages are installed, the CD is ejected automatically, and the following dialog appears.

    Installing on Macs - Inserting DVD

    Insert the DVD with Parallels Server for Mac Bare Metal Edition installation files, and click OK.

  5. Continue with the standard installation.