Compaq ProLiant 8500 Evaluating and Implementing Compaq Data Center Solutions - Page 17

Evaluating and Implementing Compaq Data Center Solutions for Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server 17 Cluster configurations include the Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator, an advanced cluster utility that provides web-enabled cluster administration and Single Point of Control for MSCS clusters. The new version, 2.1, includes advanced support for 4-node clusters made possible with Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter. You can get more information on Compaq Intelligent Manageability products through http://www.compaq.com/manage/index.html. Implementing the Compaq Data Center Solution These sections provide information on installing and implementing the Windows 2000 Datacenter Server operating system on Compaq Data Center Solutions. Step-by-step installation instructions and troubleshooting tips are provided along with the do's and don'ts for the entire Compaq Data Center Solution. Installation Step-by-step installation instructions for the Compaq ProLiant 8500 Data Center Server are provided in the following sections. Installing the Compaq ProLiant 8500 Data Center Server The Compaq factory-installed software for Windows 2000 Datacenter Server is • Ready to install. You will be guided through a Setup Wizard, after which any Compaq specific components are installed and, where possible, configured. After any required restarts of the operating system, the Windows 2000 Datacenter Server installation completes and prepares for any required user configuration. • Pre-configured with default networking protocols, including the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) with DHCP and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) service. The SNMP service is required for networking and allows the Compaq Management Agents for Servers to communicate with Compaq Insight Manager and Compaq Insight Manager XE. These defaults may be changed through Network Properties after the install completes. Notes: - Windows 2000 Datacenter Server requires TCP/IP. - Complete installation instructions can be found in the ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide. • Capable of providing out-of-the-box management of the server through the installation of the Compaq Survey Utility and Compaq Management Agents for Servers. The agents monitor the performance of your servers and configuration along with the performance of the operating system. 13PS-0501B-WWEN