HP ML115 Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P
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- HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 1
...8 Network interface controllers ...10 Deploying Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on ProLiant servers 11 Pre-installation tasks...11 Installation tips...12 Install Windows Essential Business Server 2008 12 Install the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP 13 PSP requirements ...13 Installing the - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 2
2008. For more information, visit the HP Windows Essential Family website at www.hp.com/go/winessentialfamily. Key topics addressed in this paper: • Supported configurations of ProLiant servers • Recommended system configuration and server platforms • Supported software, storage options, and network - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 3
tasks, accelerating the learning curve and saving time. • Improved performance-The Windows Essential Business Server 2008 architecture includes Microsoft technologies that provide services essential to medium-sized businesses. It is optimized to enhance business performance. • Enhanced security - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 4
may choose to virtualize their installations in order to reduce the number of physical servers deployed within their organizations. Microsoft supports virtualized Windows Essential Business Server 2008 installations in the following scenarios: Scenario 1: Fully Virtualized Windows Essential Business - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 5
HP ProLiant servers that support Windows Essential Business Server 2008 also support Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Table 2 lists the ProLiant server platforms that support Windows Essential Business Server RAM per processor Hard drive (10K RPM minimum) Management Server Requirement Security Server - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 6
system BIOS or a peripheral connection such as a USB port Dedicated hot swap hard disk drive configured for RAID 1 or RAID 5 volume failover Redundant power supply for each server Supported ProLiant platforms Table 2 lists the ProLiant servers that support Windows Essential Business Server 2008 - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 7
/16/07 No ProLiant ML350 G5 D21 08/21/07 Yes ProLiant ML370 G4 P50 07/19/07 No ProLiant ML370 G5 P57 08/21/07 Yes * The ProLiant Support Pack 8.11 does not include drivers for ProLiant 100 series servers. Download the required drivers from the appropriate product page on www.hp.com. 7 - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 8
download location). Table 3. Supported ProLiant storage controller options Option Management drivers: Notification driver, Smart Array 5xxx SAS/SATA Notification Service StorageWorks Fibre Channel Array Notification Driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-Port SATA RAID Controller Smart Array: E200 - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 9
Table 3. Supported ProLiant storage controller options Option P400 P400i 5i 5i Plus 6i Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters: QLogic: QLA24xx QLE24xx QMH2462 Driver HPCISSS2.SYS (full-feature) HPCISSS2.SYS (full-feature) HPCISSS.SYS (full-feature) HPCISSS.SYS - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 10
are not available on the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 media. However, corresponding NIC drivers from Intel and Broadcom are on the media and can be used instead. Drivers for HP multifunction adapters, including support for HP ProLiant G5 LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and the NC370T/F and - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 11
as supported ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NICs. • Go to the support and drivers page at www.hp.com/support to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 installations for the server. • Use the RBSU to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). • Use the Online RAID - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 12
The installation time for these methods is significantly longer. NOTE: HP recommends administrators follow the Microsoft documentation when installing Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on the ProLiant Server platforms. Refer to the Getting Started documentation: www.microsoft.com/windowsserver - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 13
8.11. NOTE: The ProLiant Support Pack 8.11 does not include drivers for ProLiant 100 series servers. Download the required drivers from the appropriate product page on www.hp.com. Installing the PSP To download the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Editions, follow - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 14
updated, open the "Select Items to be Installed" screen to complete the following tasks: - Select the components to be installed. - Configure the components, if necessary. - Review failed dependencies before installation. - Review the application to install the components that had problems. 14 - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 15
RAID driver for the ProLiant 100 series servers in not on the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 media. Description: The driver was not available for inclusion on the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 media. Workaround: Download the Windows Server 2008 SATA Software RAID driver from the HP - HP ML115 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on HP P - Page 16
Partnership website www.hp.com/go/microsoft Windows Essential Server Solutions Family website www.hp.com/go/winessentialfamily HP ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Editions HP reference configuration for Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server on HP BladeSystem c3000
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Abstract
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Introduction to Windows Essential Business Server 2008
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Benefits of Windows Essential Business Server 2008
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Windows Essential Business Server 2008 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
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System requirements
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Recommended system configuration
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Supported ProLiant platforms
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Windows Essential Business Server 2008 management strategy
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Supported components
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ProLiant components
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Software
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Storage options
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Network interface controllers
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Deploying Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on ProLiant servers
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Pre-installation tasks
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Installation tips
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Install Windows Essential Business Server 2008
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Install the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP)
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PSP requirements
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Installing the PSP
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Appendix A: Known issues and workarounds
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For more information
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Call to action
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