Lenovo ThinkServer RD210 Quick Start Guide - Page 1

Quick Start for ThinkServer EasyManage software (1P) P/N: 60Y2775 Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software You can install the ThinkServer® EasyManage Core Server program from the ThinkServer EasyManage CD or you can download and install the program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. After one instance of the ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server has been installed, you can use the ThinkServer EasyManage Agent installer to install the agent on other servers and clients on the network. Also, the ThinkServer EasyStartup program provides an option to add installation icons for these products on the desktop as part of the operating system installation process. Installation requirements Before installing ThinkServer EasyManage software on your server, your environment must meet the following requirements: v Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 is installed on the server where you intend to install the Core Server. v The original Windows Server operating system installation CDs are available in case files are needed while installing the prerequisites. v The server has Internet access to obtain prerequisites and to activate the software after the installation is complete. v The server has a static IP address. v The server is not a domain controller. However, it is recommended to have the server join a domain. v The account that you use to log in and to install the Core Server has Administrator privileges on the server with full read/write access. Ideally, this account is also a Domain Administrator account. This account will be used to create the initial administrator-level account used to log in to the ThinkServer EasyManage console. v Any previous agent from EasyManage or LANDesk must be removed prior to installing the Core Server and Management Console. Installation order The order in which you install the operating system and Windows Components is critical to install ThinkServer EasyManage software successfully. To ensure a clean, working installation of ThinkServer EasyManage software, use the following installation order: 1. Install Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Microsoft Windows Server 2000 with the latest Service Pack. 2. Install the following Windows Components: See "Installing Windows Components on the Core Server" on page 2. 3. Use Windows Update to install all available critical updates. 4. Download Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 or newer from the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5 &DisplayLang=en. Install the software using the default settings. 5. Download Microsoft Web Services Enhancement 2.0 Service Pack 3 (LANDesk Process Manager only) from the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1ba1f631c3e7-420a-bc1e-ef18bab66122&DisplayLang=en. Install the software using the default settings. Note: This specific version is required. 6. Use Windows Update to install all available critical updates.