Cisco Systems 2000.4.3a manual Workgroup, Domain Suffix TCP/IP Properties

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Operating System Installation

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Do not include a space anywhere in the computer name, including leading or trailing spaces. Do not

use the following characters and symbols, which are not valid entries in computer names: \ " / [ ] : < > + = ; , ?.

Be aware that the labels are case insensitive and must begin and end with a letter or digit character. Do not create domain names that contain digits only.

For unsupported cases, a message warns that the DNS implementation may not support UTF-8 or underscore characters; for example, a message may display when you modify the hostname or DNS suffix and enter a DNS name that includes UTF-8 or underscore character that is not listed in RFC 1123.

If you change the computer name after the application installation, you must reinstall the operating system and the application.

Workgroup

This entry specifies the name of the workgroup to which this computer belongs. A workgroup comprises a collection of computers that have the same workgroup name. Ensure that this entry of 15 characters or less follows the same naming conventions as the computer name. A message displays if you attempt to use the same name for the computer name and workgroup name.

Cisco strongly recommends that the server belongs to a workgroup before you install the application. You can change the choice after the installation, but you must place the server in a workgroup again before you upgrade any applications.

Domain Suffix

Always enter the Domain Name System (DNS) domain suffix in the format “mydomain.com” or “mycompany.mydomain.com.” Cisco applications such as Cisco Unified CallManager depend on DNS for resolution between the IP address to host name and vice versa. If your company does not support internet name resolution with a DNS server, enter a fictitious domain suffix such as “mydomain.com” or “mycompany.mydomain.com” during installation and use the same domain suffix when you configure your DNS server.

TCP/IP Properties

Assign an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Cisco recommends that you choose static IP information, which ensures that the server obtains a fixed IP address. With this choice, Cisco Unified IP Phones can register with the application when you plug the phones into the network.

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Contents Purpose of Document Contents Revision HistoryContents Conventions Related Documentation and SoftwareWhat’s Changed in This Release Related Information SoftwareHardware Requirements Important ConsiderationsOL-10221-02 OL-10221-02 User and Organization Name How does the operating system installation work?What data must I provide to configure the server? Computer NameWorkgroup Domain Suffix TCP/IP PropertiesNT Administrator Password Domain Name System DNSConfiguration Data Must I disable Cisco-verified applications? ProcedureMay I run a web browser on the server? About Virtual Network Computing About Terminal ServicesAbout Integrated Lights Out ILO What if I encounter problems during the installation? What preinstallation tasks should I perform?What post-installation tasks should I perform? Preinstallation Tasks Important NotesInstalling the Operating System Where do I obtain the release notes?Next Performing Post-Installation Tasks TaskConfiguring Network Settings Server Network Teaming Driver for a listTo Configure Wins To Configure DNSTo Update the Lmhosts File Uninstalling Microsoft Hotfix Verifying the Operating System VersionApplying 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 Product Documentation DVD Documentation FeedbackCisco Product Security Overview Ordering DocumentationReporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Obtaining Technical AssistanceDefinitions of Service Request Severity Submitting a Service RequestCisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Obtaining Additional Publications and Information