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Installing nPartition Management Utilities nPartition Commands nPartition Commands The nPartition commands provide a simple command-line interface that enables you to manage nPartitions on a cell-based HP Integrity server. You can run the nPartition commands either locally (from an nPartition on the server) or remotely (from a management station networked with the server). The remote management station may be another HP Integrity server, an HP SMS accompanying the Superdome, or any PC running a supported version of Windows. The nPartition Commands software is available in two bundles tailored to the platforms on which the commands run: 1. nPartition Commands Bundle (32-bit): This bundle provides software components designed for any PC running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows Server 2003, 32-bit Edition. This bundle is available on the Smart Setup CD. The latest version of this bundle is available at the HP Integrity support site (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). This bundle is not available on the HP Reinstallation media or a factory-installed HP Integrity server because this software does not run on an HP Integrity server. 2. nPartition Commands Bundle (64-bit): This bundle provides software components designed for HP Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-bit, Enterprise Edition or Datacenter Edition. This bundle is included on the Smart Setup CD and the latest version is available at the HP Integrity support site (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). The contents of this bundle are included on the HP Reinstallation media and on the hard disk of a factory-installed HP Integrity server. Install nPartition Commands bundle from the Smart Setup media Before you install the nPartition Commands Bundle from the Smart Setup media: Step 1. Install all the OS fixes and security fixes on the Smart Update media. The Smart Update DVD is found in your Integrity Essentials Foundation Pack kit, along with the Smart Setup CD. To verify that all fixes were installed, select Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and scan the list of installed software. Step 2. Install the Integrity Support Pack from the Smart Setup CD. Integrity Support Pack includes software, drivers, and management agents optimized for your Integrity server. Integrity Support Pack also installs some of the components needed to run nPartition Commands and starts them as services. To install the nPartition Commands bundle, complete the following steps: Step 1. Insert the Smart Setup CD and click on the Software tab. Step 2. In the left column, click on the model number of your target server. Step 3. In the left column of the next page, click on the Partitioning Tools link. Step 4. In the "Partitioning Tools" section, click one of the following: Chapter 2 35

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Installing nPartition Management Utilities
nPartition Commands
Chapter 2
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nPartition Commands
The nPartition commands provide a simple command-line interface that enables you to
manage nPartitions on a cell-based HP Integrity server. You can run the nPartition
commands either locally (from an nPartition on the server) or remotely (from a
management station networked with the server). The remote management station may
be another HP Integrity server, an HP SMS accompanying the Superdome, or any PC
running a supported version of Windows.
The nPartition Commands software is available in two bundles tailored to the platforms
on which the commands run:
1.
nPartition Commands Bundle (32-bit):
This bundle provides software components designed for any PC running Microsoft
Windows XP, Windows Server 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows Server 2003,
32-bit Edition. This bundle is available on the Smart Setup CD. The latest version of
this bundle is available at the HP Integrity support site
(
). This bundle is not available on
the HP Reinstallation media or a factory-installed HP Integrity server because this
software does not run on an HP Integrity server.
2.
nPartition Commands Bundle (64-bit):
This bundle provides software components designed for HP Integrity servers running
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-bit, Enterprise Edition or Datacenter Edition.
This bundle is included on the Smart Setup CD and the latest version is available at
the HP Integrity support site (
). The
contents of this bundle are included on the HP Reinstallation media and on the hard
disk of a factory-installed HP Integrity server.
Install nPartition Commands bundle from the Smart Setup media
Before you install the nPartition Commands Bundle from the Smart Setup media:
Step 1.
Install all the OS fixes and security fixes on the Smart Update media. The Smart Update
DVD is found in your Integrity Essentials Foundation Pack kit, along with the Smart
Setup CD. To verify that all fixes were installed, select
Control Panel > Add/Remove
Programs
and scan the list of installed software.
Step 2.
Install the Integrity Support Pack from the Smart Setup CD. Integrity Support Pack
includes software, drivers, and management agents optimized for your Integrity server.
Integrity Support Pack also installs some of the components needed to run nPartition
Commands and starts them as services.
To install the nPartition Commands bundle, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
Insert the Smart Setup CD and click on the
Software
tab.
Step 2.
In the left column, click on the model number of your target server.
Step 3.
In the left column of the next page, click on the
Partitioning Tools
link.
Step 4.
In the “Partitioning Tools” section, click one of the following: