Snow Leopard Server install error for Parallels 7 and 8

Alright, next round for me with Parallels Build 8.0.18494
Trials with several .dmg, .iso., .cdr from Mac OS X Server Install Disc, same *can’t be installed*-result
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Now creating another .cdr from the OS X SL Server Install DVD like @MichaelLAX suggested and giving that a go tomorrow when it’s finshed writing
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Thanks a lot for the offer MichaelLAX, but i’ve got a real Mac OS X Server Install Disc here from which i created the disc images.
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I simply cannot get install SL Server in Parallels with all efforts i made – any hints are very much appreciated.
 
Ah Hah!

That disc will only work to install SLS onto the original Mac Mini that came with that disc; it will NOT install into Parallels.

You need to purchase a new, fresh retail version of SLS (telephone orders only - USA & Canada: 800-MY-APPLE) $20 + S&H.
 
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Germany

Here is this tip: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=17532667#post17532667

I just purchased Snow Leopard Server from the Apple Store in Germany. It costs EUR 23.95, including shipping (by regular mail). One has to place the order by telephone (0800 2000 136 within Germany). I could not find it online in the Apple Store; I learned about it here, in a post dated 15 April 2013:

http://www.giga.de/deals/snow-leopard-server-fur-24-euro-bei-apple-bestellen/

I believe they only deliver to addresses in Germany. So residents of other countries should phone their local Apple Store to see if they have the same type of offer.

Snow Leopard itself is available online, at least in the German Apple Store.

Many thanks for all the tips posted on this thread, I look forward to trying them when my disk arrives in the mail next week.
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To make a long story short: Got a Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 Server Install Disc (instead of Snow Leopard).
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ML > Parallels Build 8.0.18494 (latest Update won’t run yet) > Leopard 10.5 Server (Install from Disc) > Freehand MX
Up and running (slow).
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Thanks a lot @MichaelLAX!
 
Installing Snow Leopard (Server) works but using .Toast file

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I was able to successfully install Snow Leopard using a Server disc image..however I had to open the .cdr...use toast to create a .toast file..then choose the toast file as the installing disc image.
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MattG293 said:
Hello! If anyone can help with this issue, much obliged. I am happy to answer any additional questions about my setup.

I am running a June 2012 MacBook Pro Retina with Mountain Lion. I have tried this with both Parallels 7 and Parallels 8 (both have been trials), the error is exactly the same. I am trying to install either Snow Leopard or Snow Leopard Server from an image (.dmg) file since I do not have an optical disc drive on the computer, and Parallels is not recognizing my USB optical disc.

Parallels installs fine, no problem. But when I select to install an OS from an image, I get an error for Snow Leopard or SLS. I would show you an image of the error message, but this forum isn't letting me add any attachments.

The error reads: "There is no operating system installed in this virtual machine. Please insert an operating system installation CD into the optical drive of your Mac and restart the virtual machine."

So, what can I try next to get this work? Like I said, I have images of both Snow Leopard and Snow Leopard Server. I also have both discs and a USB optical drive, but as I mentioned before, Parallels does not seem to recognize the USB optical disc drive.

Please and thank you so much!!
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