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I regularly swap OS during a development process. With "normal" OSs I can expect and install (.iso) to reach <=4GB, no problem, I usually use DVD. Now, I need to do some testing with Windows Server 2012 R2, this .iso is HUGE at 5.2GB!
The problem I have is that this will not fit on a single DVD, and it will not fit on a bootable USB stick due to file size limitations of FAT32.
I could split the file over separate DVDs, but I don't think this is possible from experience (am I wrong?).
My question is a simple one, how can I install Windows Server 2012 R2?
Thanks for your time.
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You have to burn the iso on a double-layer DVD, where you can store up to 8.5 GB.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD%2BR_DL
You can also use an USB key in FAT32, as you have to copy installation files on it (not the .iso) which aren't bigger than the FAT32 limit (
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn293258.aspx
)
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