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on customer configurations running Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51 on Compaq ProLiant Servers. Beta versions of Microsoft Windows NT Server are not supported as a migration platform. See the Compaq White Paper "Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft Windows NT Server, version - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 2
, MaxLight, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, TriFlex Architecture and UltraView, CompaqCare and the Innovate logo, are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 3
Peak Performance, for detailed architectural and configuration information. For more information about Compaq software which provides high network availability, see the Compaq White Paper, Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support in a Microsoft Windows NT Server Environment. You can find the - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 4
Update Available Comments Windows NT Server 3.51 Optional Service Pack 1-4 Service Packs 1-4 are supported Windows NT SSD, Yes Windows NT SSD, version Pentium Pro processor board options Compaq Tape Drive options No N/A All Compaq tape drive options are supported The check list shown in - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 5
identified for upgrading at a later time. TABLE 2 COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 1 Hardware and Software (SIMM) 64 MB (DIMM) Disk Controller SMART Controller SMART Controller File System(s) 500-MB FAT(boot), 5.5-GB NTFS 500-MB FAT(boot Instructions" for more information. 5 - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 6
WHITE PAPER (cont.) 480A/0197 6 - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 7
of the Compaq Support Software CD that Instructions" section of this document. Migration Scenario 2 The following migration scenario introduces Microsoft Service COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 2 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) Memory Disk Controller Drive Configuration File - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 8
Controller installed in the ProLiant 4500 Server requires an update to support the SMART-2/P Controller planned for the ProLiant 5000 Server. CAUTION upgrade it at the same time as the HAL. Detailed instructions for updating the system partition utilities (System Configuration, Diagnostics, Drive - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 9
3 The additional processors, Service Pack 4, and additional memory COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 3 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) Memory Disk Controller Drive Configuration File can be found in the "Step-by-Step Instructions" section of this document. As is the case - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 10
COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 4 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) Memory Disk Controller Drive Configuration File System updates Carefully follow the HAL upgrade procedures in the "Step-by-Step Instructions" section of this document. Failure to update the HAL correctly can - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 11
can return to the starting point with all of your data if a problem arises. After the backup is complete, update your Emergency Repair Disk or the instructions below to update the utilities with the version provided with the new server. 1. Shutdown the server and place the Compaq Software Support - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 12
Software Support CD shipped with your new server by following these steps: 1. Insert the Compaq Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select File¡ Run the Express button and then the Update button. 5. Follow the instructions to update all drivers. 6. Remove the Windows NT SSD diskette and restart - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 13
requires the Compaq Systempro HAL for multiprocessing in a Windows NT Server environment and the ProLiant 5000 requires the Compaq MPS HAL. instructions provided. NOTE: Depending on your configuration, you might be prompted for Windows NT Service Pack file locations. Be prepared by having these files - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 14
on what options are migrated to the new system, follow the instructions included with each option that you are migrating. The following data. 3. After all the options are installed, power up the system with the Compaq Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive to configure the hardware. If you are - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 15
WHITE PAPER (cont.) CAUTION: Failure to record and restore all protocol settings accurately can result in a network communication failure of the new server. 480A/0197 15 - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 16
the Compaq White Paper, Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support in Compaq SSD Setup Utility performs the upgrade to the multiprocessor HAL. You need the Windows NT Server and Service (Diskette # 1) into the diskette drive. 2. Select File¡ Run from Program Manager. 3. Enter the following: A:\ - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 17
CD in the CD-ROM drive. Select the Upgrade button. Follow the instructions provided. NOTE: Depending on your configuration, you might be prompted for Windows NT Service Pack file locations. Be prepared by having these files ready. 8. Remove the Windows NT SSD diskette from the drive and restart
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HITE
P
APER
480A/0197
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Date January 1997
Prepared by Compaq
Windows NT Integration
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
ONTENTS
Introduction
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3
Additional Resources
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3
Getting Started
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3
Migration Scenarios
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5
Migration Scenario 1
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5
Migration Scenario 2
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Migration Scenario 3
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Migration Scenario 4
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Step-by-Step
Instructions
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10
Step 1:
Backup
the System
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10
Step 2:
Update the
System Partition
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10
Step 3:
Update the
Windows NT SSD
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11
Step 4:
Downgrade
the HAL
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12
Step 5:
Configure the
New System
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13
Step 6:
Reinstall the
NetFlex-3 Controller
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13
Step 7:
Upgrade the HAL
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14
Summary
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Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000
Server in Microsoft Windows NT Server,
version 3.51 Environments
This document provides system engineers and administrators with tested server
information to migrate successfully to a Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server environment.
The information focuses on customer configurations running Microsoft Windows NT
Server 3.51 on Compaq ProLiant Servers.
Beta versions of Microsoft Windows NT Server are not supported as a migration platform.
See the Compaq White Paper “
Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in
Microsoft Windows NT Server, version 4.0 Environments”
for information on migrating
to the ProLiant 5000 Server in Windows NT Server 4.0 environments.
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