# Windows OS Imaging

This section provides guidance and requirements for deploying **Windows Server on bare metal** using Morpheus Enterprise. It covers required virtual image settings, Windows-specific boot considerations, current licensing limitations, and high-level troubleshooting guidance for failed installations.

The following Windows distributions are supported for deployment:

- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2025

## Virtual Image Configuration

When adding a Windows ISO to the **Morpheus Virtual Images Library**, the following settings **must** be configured:

- Is Cloud Init Enabled: Unchecked
- Cloud Guest Customization: Checked
- Sysprepped / Generalized Image: Checked
- Install Agent: Checked
- Advanced
  - VM Tools Installed: Checked

## Windows Install Image Index

By default, Morpheus installs Image Index 2, which typically corresponds to Windows Server Standard (Desktop Experience).

To deploy a different Windows edition:

1. Navigate to Library > Operating Systems.
2. Add a new Operating System entry with **Platform = Windows**.
3. Specify the desired Windows Install Index.
4. Complete the required fields (Vendor, OS Version, Category, OS Name, Codename, OS Family).
5. Associate the Windows Virtual Image with this Operating System.

You can use the existing Windows Operating System as reference templates.

**Subtopics**  

- **[Boot Prompt Configuration](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/api/document/sd00007621en_us/render?page=GUID-FEF7530C-DBA2-4B59-A328-96ADBBCC27B9.html)**
