HP ML310 - ProLiant - G2 User Manual
Software for microsoft windows small business server
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Page 1: User Guide
HP Factory-Installed Operating System Software for Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008 User Guide Part Number 507637-002 April 2009 (Second edition) - Page 2 © Copyright 2008, 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Technical support.......................... 5 Before you contact HP..........................5 HP contact information ..........................5 Customer self repair........................... 5 HP customer support ..........................6 Overview............................. 7 Introduction .............................. 7 Features ..............................7 Gathering information ........................9 Certificate of Authenticity ........................... 9 Installation .......................... - Page 4 Acronyms and abbreviations......................24 Contents 4...
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Page 5: Technical Support
Technical support Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages •... -
Page 6: Hp Customer Support
• An HP support specialist will diagnose and assess whether a replacement part is required to address a system problem. The specialist will also determine whether you can replace the part. • For specific information about customer replaceable parts, refer to the maintenance and service guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). -
Page 7: Overview
Overview Introduction IMPORTANT: If your server has a factory-installed operating system, do not boot from the HP SmartStart CD when powering up the server for the first time. The SmartStart CD should only be used if it is necessary to reinstall the operating system. IMPORTANT: Complete the operating system installation before installing any additional hardware options. - Page 8 Microsoft® Active Directory, and NTFS offers greater security. Review the Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008 software documentation to properly configure the server and to understand how to use NTFS with Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008, while concurrently using previous versions of Microsoft® Windows® NT in a network infrastructure. For additional information about Microsoft®...
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Page 9: Gathering Information
Gathering information Certificate of Authenticity IMPORTANT: Note where the COA label is located on the server, and record the product key for future reference. The COA label is used to: • Upgrade the factory-installed operating system using the Microsoft® Upgrade program for license validation •... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Before installing the operating system IMPORTANT: Before powering up the server and configuring the operating system software, connect the server hardware as described in the server user guide. Do not install additional hardware devices until after the software installation is complete. IMPORTANT: If prompted for HP driver files, enter the path C:\Drivers. -
Page 11: Signed Drivers
System reboots into operating system mini-setup and starts the SBS installation. When prompted, enter the Server name, Domain Name, and Network settings. Several status screens appear during the software installation. Overall installation should take around 2 hours, depending on your hardware configuration. CAUTION: The server requires a reboot at the end of the installation. -
Page 12: Automatic Configuration
IMPORTANT: The system might complete the driver installation after the first login. Do not perform any actions on the Initial Configuration Task screen. If additional drivers are loaded, the system completes the driver installation and automatically reboots. The next time the system presents a login prompt, log in and use the new operating system. -
Page 13: Post-Installation Tasks
Post-installation tasks Logging in to the server On the login screen, provide the Network Administrator Username and password, which is provided during the SBS installation. Click OK. Changing the administrator password Change the administrator password by choosing one of the following options: •... -
Page 14: Installing Lights-Out Management Features
To select the Input Languages window, click Add. At the Add Input Language window, select the Keyboard Layout/IME, and then correct the Input Language. Click OK. From the list, select the correct Default input language. To exit the Text Services and Input Languages window, click OK. To exit the Regional and Language Options window, click OK. -
Page 15: Creating An Additional Page File
Right-click the box containing the disk size amount, which is labeled Unallocated, and then select New Volume (Simple, Spanned, Striped, Mirror). At the New Partition Wizard screen, click Next. To use the maximum disk space, click Next or at the Specify Volume Size screen, enter the amount you want for the partition size. -
Page 16: Event Log Errors
Enter the following path in the Device Driver Wizard field: C:\DRIVERS Click OK. The driver search results display the appropriate device. If an incorrect device appears, click Back, and then reselect the correct device. Click Next to install the driver. To return to the Computer Management screen, click Finish>Close. -
Page 17: Installing Hyper-V (For Windows 2008 64-Bit Only)
when viewing the Web Agent Help from the System Management Homepage, text that appears in the left column of the Help screen is not displayed properly if Java™ Virtual Machine is not installed. Installing Hyper-V (For Windows 2008 64-bit only) Click Start, and select Administrative Tools>Server Manager. - Page 18 IMPORTANT: The recovery password is required in the event the encrypted disk is moved to another computer, or changes are made to the system startup information. This password is so important that HP recommends that you make additional copies of the password and store it in a safe place apart from the computer to assure access to your data.
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Page 19: Installing Windows 2008 Operating System On Virtual Machines Using Hp Branded Media
Installing Windows 2008 operating system on virtual machines using HP branded media On the host operating system, log in as the administrator, run C:\HP\HPVirtualOSE.exe file. After the executable has run, a success message appears.If the executable fails, see C:\HP\README.txt for help. -
Page 20: Post-Installation Tasks For Hp Proliant 300 Series Servers Only
Post-installation tasks for HP ProLiant 300 series servers only Web-Based Management utility Use a Network administrator account and password when logging in to the Web-Based Management utility. The account login name must be entered in the following format: domain name\login name You might have to modify the display resolution to a higher mode to properly view the Management page. -
Page 21: Installing The Network Teaming And Configuration Utility
Installing the Network Teaming and Configuration Utility The CPQTEAM Utility enables multiple NICs to be teamed together. You must run the HP Software update manager to install the CPQTEAM utility. During the CPQTEAM software installation process, a message might appear, stating that the CPQTEAM.DLL file is needed. -
Page 22: Using Management Agents
For more information about using the ACU, refer to the HP Online Help (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/software- management/acumatrix/index.html). Using Management Agents The Management Agents for servers are installed during the setup process. For more information about the Management Agents, refer to the HP Insight Management Agents User Guide (http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/agents/documentation.html). -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Reinstalling the operating system If the server operating system becomes corrupt, reinstall it using the SmartStart CD, the HP Management CD, and the HP branded version of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system CD. To reinstall the operating system, boot the server from the SmartStart CD and follow the on-screen installation path instructions. -
Page 24: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations Array Configuration Utility client access license central management server Certificate of Authenticity CPQTEAM Network Teaming and Configuration EULA end user license agreement Integrated Lights-Out Internet Protocol network interface controller NTFS NT File System operating system peripheral component interface Acronyms and abbreviations 24... - Page 25 ProLiant Support Pack remote access service Remote Support End Point Device Enablement SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol trusted platform module User Account Control Acronyms and abbreviations 25...