Installing SAP for the First Time on Windows

Hello,

I have purchased a Laptop from Dell with which I've got Windows Vista. Now, I would like to install SAP ECC 6.0 and would like to know the detailed Steps involved in Installing SAP. To be very specific, here is what my configuration is.

2.4 GHz of Core 2 Duo

4 GB RAM

320 GB Hard Drive

Windows Vista Home Edition

Here is what I would like to know.

1. I am aware that SAP Cannot be run on Vista. How do I start with Formatting my Disk?

2. What Operating System Version of Windows can I install among the Ones I have? Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP?

3. Step by Step guide to Install SAP after the OS is Installed.

Please help on this.

Thanks and Regards,

Venkata Phani Prasad Konduri