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2 Installing the OS This chapter provides instructions for installing the operating system (OS) using a headless console, a GUI console, or a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) enabled network interface card (NIC). This chapter also provides reinstallation instructions for Windows Server 2003. Each method comprises a series of tasks, concluding with two tasks that verify that the OS was installed correctly. You must install the HP Integrity Support Pack after installing the OS. You must also install operating system and security updates using the Smart Update media. NOTE: HP Integrity servers must run Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you are running an earlier version of Windows Server 2003, upgrade your operating system to SP2. When updating to SP2, perform the update in the following order: 1. Install the latest HP Integrity Support Pack. 2. Reboot the machine. 3. Install the Windows Service Pack. 4. Reboot the machine again. 5. Use the Windows Update Service to ensure that you have the latest Microsoft updates. If the Windows Server 2003 operating system is installed on your system, or if it was installed by HP before your system was delivered, you do not need to perform the steps in this chapter. Proceed to Chapter 3 "Installing and Configuring the Management Tools" and install your management tools software. If your Windows Server 2003 OS is not installed, if you want to reinstall it, or if you want to migrate to Windows Server 2003 from another OS, install the OS and OS updates using the steps described in this chapter, in the following order: • If you are installing your OS for the first time, or migrating from a different operating system: - If you are installing locally, choose one of the following options: ◦ "Install from a Headless Console" (page 27) ◦ "Install from a GUI Console" (page 31) - If you are not installing locally, choose one of the following options: ◦ "Install from PXE" (page 35) ◦ "Using Integrated Remote Console to Install Windows" (page 45) • If you are reinstalling your OS, choose one of the following options: - "Reinstall from a Headless Console" (page 36) - "Reinstall from a GUI Console" (page 38) • After installing or reinstalling your OS, perform the following tasks: - "Apply OS Updates Using the Smart Update Media" (page 40) - "Enable Windows Components" (page 40) - "Update Firmware, Drivers, and Software" (page 42) - See if you need to perform any final tasks here: "Miscellaneous Installation Issues" (page 44) Install from a Headless Console Installing from a headless console involves booting from the HP Smart Setup media, running EBSU, launching Windows Setup, loading OS files to the boot disk, and then booting the server from the boot disk. You should be connected to the management processor (MP) of the target server using a terminal emulation application such as HyperTerminal. Install from a Headless Console 27

Section	Page
Installation Guide	1
Table of Contents	3
About This Document	9
Intended Audience	9
New and Changed Information in This Edition	9
Document Organization	10
Typographic Conventions	10
Related Information	11
Publishing History	11
HP Encourages Your Comments	11
1 Preparing for the Installation	13
Task 1: Determine Current System Status	13
Task 2: Verify Hardware Compatibility	13
Task 3: Back up Existing Data	14
Task 4: Choose an Installation Environment	14
Using Windows Server 2003 OS Media (Provided by Microsoft) + HP Smart Setup + Smart Update Media	15
Using HP Reinstallation Media	15
Task 5: Set up an Installation Method	16
Set up a Headless Console	16
Set up a Headless Console Using a Null Modem Cable	17
Set up a Headless Console Using a LAN	17
Set up a Headless Console Using a Remote Serial Console	17
Set up a GUI Console	17
Set up an Integrated Remote Console	19
Set up a Virtual Media (vMedia) Drive	20
Set up PXE/WDS	20
Set up a WDS Server	21
Install WDS	22
Configure WDS	22
Authorize a WDS Server in Active Directory	23
Use the Client Installation Wizard	23
Task 6: Prepare the Server Hardware for OS Installation	24
Set Up the Boot Drive	24
Boot to EFI	24
Locate the DVD/CD Drive	24
Set ACPI Flag to Windows (Cell-Based Servers Only)	25
Set Cell Local Memory to 100% (Cell-Based Servers Only)	26
Specify the Network Interface Card for a Network Boot	26
2 Installing the OS	27
Install from a Headless Console	27
Run EBSU	28
Run Windows Setup	31
Install from a GUI Console	31
Run EBSU	31
Run Windows Setup	34
Specify Server Settings	35
Install from PXE	35
Reinstall from a Headless Console	36
Load the System Image to the Boot Disk	36
Configure after the Initial Boot	37
Reinstall from a GUI Console	38
Load the System Image to the Boot Disk	38
Configure after the Initial Boot	39
Apply OS Updates Using the Smart Update Media	40
Enable Windows Components	40
Install TCP/IP	40
Install SNMP	41
Configure SNMP	41
Set IP Addresses from a Headless Console	41
Enable and Run Remote Desktop Connection	42
Update Firmware, Drivers, and Software	42
Update Firmware	42
Update Device Drivers	43
Register for HP Support Notifications	44
Register for Microsoft Security Notifications	44
Register for Microsoft Windows Update	44
Miscellaneous Installation Issues	44
Downgrading from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2003	44
Using Integrated Remote Console to Install Windows	45
Installing a Windows Guest on an HPVM Host	46
Enabling Hyperthreading on HP Integrity Servers	46
3 Installing and Configuring the Management Tools	49
Install the Integrity Support Pack (ISP)	49
Configure the WBEM Providers (or SNMP Management Agents)	52
Configuring the WBEM Providers	53
Enable Access Rights and Group Memberships	54
Enable Auto Page Refresh and Set the Interval	54
Configuring the SNMP Management Agents	54
Activate and Deactivate Agents	54
Configure the Event Notifier	55
Set the SNMP Data Collection Interval	57
Monitor Server Processes	58
Send SNMP Traps to Management Applications by IP Address	59
Configure System Management Homepage	61
Set Up Browser Access	61
Set Up and Change Your SMH Security Settings After Support Pack Installation	61
Initialize SMH	62
Verify Installation of the nPartition Management Tools	62
Verify nPartition Commands	63
Verify Partition Manager Installation	63
A Preparing the Server for Microsoft SQL Server	65
SQL Server 2005 Installation	65
Install SQL Server from the Command Prompt	66
Install SQL Server from the GUI	66
B EFI Utilities	69
Introduction to EFI	69
EFI Boot Manager	69
EFI Shell	69
Common EFI Shell Commands	70
EFI-Based Setup Utility	73
Creating a Boot File Using the EFI Shell	74
Verify Successful Boot File Creation	74
C nPartitioning	77
Quick Start	77
Getting to Know nPartitions	78
Partitioning Continuum	78
Cell Structure of nPartitions	78
Properties of nPartitions	79
Cell and nPartition Boot Phases	80
Cell Boot Phase	80
nPartition Boot Phase	81
Choosing a Management Tool	81
Management Interface Options	82
IPMI	82
IPMI Block Transfer (IPMI BT)	82
IPMI over LAN	82
Managing nPartitions Using IPMI over LAN	83
Running Partition Manager Using IPMI over LAN	83
Running nPartition Commands Using IPMI over LAN	83
WBEM	83
Securing the WBEM Connection	84
Managing nPartitions Using WBEM	84
Running Partition Manager Using WBEM	85
Running nPartition Commands Using WBEM	85
Choosing a Management Mode	85
Local Management	85
Remote Management Using IPMI	86
Remote Management Using WBEM	86
Authentication and Authorization Issues	86
Local Management	86
Remote Management Using IPMI	87
Remote Management Using WBEM	87
Setting up the Management Station	88
Controlling the Management Station Remotely	88
Remote Control	88
Terminal Services	88
Remote Desktop	88
Telnet	89
Performing nPartition Management Tasks	89
Listing the Status of an nPartition or Complex	89
Using Partition Manager	89
Using nPartition Commands	89
Using the Management Processor Command Menu	90
Using the EFI Shell	90
Creating nPartitions	90
Creating the First nPartition in a Server Complex	90
Creating a Genesis Partition for a Server Complex	90
Creating Additional nPartitions in a Server Complex	90
Modifying nPartitions	91
Booting and Resetting nPartitions	92
Using the MP Command Menu	93
Using the EFI Shell	93
Using Microsoft Windows Commands	93
D SMH and the WBEM Providers/SNMP Management Agents	95
WBEM Providers	95
SNMP Management Agents	96
HP Insight Foundation Agents	96
HP Insight Server Agents	96
HP Insight NIC Agents	96
HP Insight Storage Agents	97
HP Insight Management Services	97
Using SMH	97
Accessing WebAgents	98
Navigating SMH	98
The SMH Home Page	99
System Status	100
Overall System Status	100
System Report	100
Network	100
Storage	101
Operating System	101
System	102
System Configuration	102
E Headless Windows Installations	105
Why Headless?	105
What is a Headless System?	105
Benefits of Headless Systems	105
How to Access a Headless System	106
Console Definitions	106
In-Band vs. Out-of-Band	106
Remote Desktop	106
Physical Aspects of Integrity Consoles	106
Management Processor	106
Emergency Management Services (EMS)	106
Firmware Redirection	107
Special Administration Console	107
Configuring Consoles	107
Management Processor Settings	107
Cellular Systems	108
Noncellular Systems	108

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2 Installing the OS

This chapter provides instructions for installing the operating system (OS) using a headless

console, a GUI console, or a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) enabled network interface

card (NIC). This chapter also provides reinstallation instructions for Windows Server 2003. Each

method comprises a series of tasks, concluding with two tasks that verify that the OS was installed

correctly. You must install the HP Integrity Support Pack after installing the OS. You must also

install operating system and security updates using the Smart Update media.

NOTE:

HP Integrity servers must run Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you

are running an earlier version of Windows Server 2003, upgrade your operating system to SP2.

When updating to SP2, perform the update in the following order:

Install the latest HP Integrity Support Pack.

Reboot the machine.

Install the Windows Service Pack.

Reboot the machine again.

Use the Windows Update Service to ensure that you have the latest Microsoft updates.

If the Windows Server 2003 operating system is installed on your system, or if it was installed

by HP before your system was delivered, you do not need to perform the steps in this chapter.

Proceed to

Chapter 3 “Installing and Configuring the Management Tools”

and install your

management tools software.

If your Windows Server 2003 OS is not installed, if you want to reinstall it, or if you want to

migrate to Windows Server 2003 from another OS, install the OS and OS updates using the steps

described in this chapter, in the following order:

•

If you are installing your OS for the first time, or migrating from a different operating system:

—

If you are installing locally, choose one of the following options:

◦

“Install from a Headless Console” (page 27)

◦

“Install from a GUI Console” (page 31)

—

If you are not installing locally, choose one of the following options:

◦

“Install from PXE” (page 35)

◦

“Using Integrated Remote Console to Install Windows” (page 45)

•

If you are reinstalling your OS, choose one of the following options:

—

“Reinstall from a Headless Console” (page 36)

—

“Reinstall from a GUI Console” (page 38)

•

After installing or reinstalling your OS, perform the following tasks:

—

“Apply OS Updates Using the Smart Update Media” (page 40)

—

“Enable Windows Components” (page 40)

—

“Update Firmware, Drivers, and Software” (page 42)

—

See if you need to perform any final tasks here:

“Miscellaneous Installation Issues”

(page 44)

Install from a Headless Console

Installing from a headless console involves booting from the HP Smart Setup media, running

EBSU, launching Windows Setup, loading OS files to the boot disk, and then booting the server

from the boot disk. You should be connected to the management processor (MP) of the target

server using a terminal emulation application such as HyperTerminal.

Install from a Headless Console