Mac Mini Install DVD - Will it work on other Intel Macs

Mac OS X Server v10.6 Snow Leopard Install DVD.
The DVD that came with the Mac Mini Server (A1347)
Will this DVD install onto my Mac Pro?

alexmclaren wrote:
Mac OS X Server v10.6 Snow Leopard Install DVD.
The DVD that came with the Mac Mini Server (A1347)
Will this DVD install onto my Mac Pro?
The DVD might boot on the Mac Pro but if it does the installer will not let you install on the Mac Pro.
There is a possible workaround that is often used, and at one point in the past was even recommended as a solution by Apple.
Boot the Mac Pro in FireWire Target Disk Mode.
Connect the Mac Pro via FireWire to the Mac mini.
Boot the Mac mini from the DVD
Install on to the Mac Pro hard disk which will show up as a FireWire external drive.
Boot the Mac mini from the Mac Pro drive which will show up as a FireWire external drive. You can do this by holding down the Option/Alt key.
Run the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Server Combo update.
Shutdown the Mac mini.
Power down the Mac Pro by pressing briefly the power button.
Disconnect the Mac Pro from the Mac mini
Boot the Mac Pro as normal.
Hopefully it will boot normally but now with Mac OS X 10.6.8 Server installed on it.

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