OES 2 and NetWare 6.5 SP8 both have specific hardware and software requirements.
Prior to installing OES, make sure your server machine and network environment meet the requirements outlined in the following sections:
OES 2 Server (Physical):
Preparing to Install OES 2 SP3
in the OES 2 SP3: Installation Guide.
OES 2 Server (Virtual):
System Requirements
in the OES 2 SP3: Installation Guide.
NetWare 6.5 SP8 Server (Physical):
Meeting System Requirements
in the NW65 SP8: Installation Guide.
NetWare 6.5 SP8 Server (Virtual):
Planning for NetWare VM Guest Servers
in the OES 2 SP3: Installation Guide.