Cisco Systems 2000.4.3a manual Purpose of Document

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Installing the Operating System on the

Cisco Unified Communications Server, Versions 2000.4.3 and 2000.4.3a

Note This document supports operating system installations 2000.4.3 and 2000.4.3a; it also supports operating system upgrade 2000.4.3a.

Use this document as a guide for installing the Cisco-provided Windows 2000 operating system on the Cisco Unified Communications server. Cisco Unified Communications applications that use this operating system include Cisco Unified CallManager, Cisco Personal Assistant, Cisco Emergency Responder, Cisco Unified Contact Center Express, Cisco Unified IP-IVR, Cisco Unified IP Queue Manager, Cisco Conference Connection, Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal, and Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Express.

Purpose of Document

This document includes information and procedures for the following topics:

Installing the operating system

Applying software updates; for example, hotfixes, BIOS updates, service packs, and operating system upgrades

Use this document with the documents that are listed in the “Related Documentation and Software” section on page 4.

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Contents Purpose of Document Revision History ContentsContents Related Documentation and Software ConventionsRelated Information Software What’s Changed in This ReleaseImportant Considerations Hardware RequirementsOL-10221-02 OL-10221-02 What data must I provide to configure the server? How does the operating system installation work?User and Organization Name Computer NameDomain Suffix TCP/IP Properties WorkgroupDomain Name System DNS NT Administrator PasswordConfiguration Data Procedure Must I disable Cisco-verified applications?May I run a web browser on the server? About Virtual Network Computing About Terminal ServicesAbout Integrated Lights Out ILO What post-installation tasks should I perform? What preinstallation tasks should I perform?What if I encounter problems during the installation? Preinstallation Tasks Important NotesWhere do I obtain the release notes? Installing the Operating SystemNext Task Performing Post-Installation TasksServer Network Teaming Driver for a list Configuring Network SettingsTo Configure Wins To Configure DNSTo Update the Lmhosts File Verifying the Operating System Version Uninstalling Microsoft HotfixApplying Additional Security How long does it take to upgrade the operating system? What order should I apply the software updates?When should I install the software update? May I perform configuration tasks during the update? What pre-/post-update tasks should I perform? Installing Operating System Software UpdatesBefore You Begin Additional Tasks Post-Update Ongoing Server Management Error MessagesCorrective Action Error Messages Corrective Action Corrective Action DVD-ROM Obtaining Documentation Using the Bug ToolkitCisco.com Cisco Product Security Overview Documentation FeedbackProduct Documentation DVD Ordering DocumentationObtaining Technical Assistance Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsDefinitions of Service Request Severity Submitting a Service RequestCisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Obtaining Additional Publications and Information