Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client software (for example, Remote Desktop Connection on a Windows computer), access and log on to the Fabric Management Platform.
On the Fabric Management Platform, use the Fabric Manager user interface to launch a console for the desired partition. (See Accessing the Partition Image Console (Partition Desktop) for more information.)
A partition image console window appears and the Windows setup screen prompting for the product key is displayed.
Note: Depending on your timing, the operating system may still be going through the setup process. For Windows Server 2008 R2, you may not see any progress until after the first reboot.
Depending on the operating system, do one of the following to defer entering the product key and dismiss the window:
For Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, click Skip.
For Windows Server 2008 R2, uncheck the check box to automatically activate Windows when online, and then click Next.
Windows finalizes initial setup, and the partition reboots. Required third party utilities and applications are automatically installed, and the partition reboots again. The Windows log in prompt for credentials appears.
Log in using the credentials specified during commissioning.
You are logged in, and if secure fabrics were specified during commissioning, a Windows PowerShell window appears, displaying the status as the configuration script associates the partition with the secure fabrics.
When the Windows Server Manager dashboard appears, proceed to change the temporary credentials used during commissioning to a more secure name and password. For more information, see Changing Credentials for Default Windows Administrator Account.