Cisco Systems 2000.4.3a manual Configuration Data

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Operating System Installation

Configuration Data

See Table 3 on page 12 for configuration information that is required for installing the operating system on your server.

Complete all fields unless otherwise noted.

Gather this information for each Cisco Unified Communications Server that you are installing in the cluster.

Make copies of this table and record your entries for each server in a separate table.

Before you begin the installation, obtain the configuration data.

Table 3

Configuration Data for Cisco Unified Communications Servers

 

 

Configuration Data

Your Entry

User name

Name of your Organization

Computer name

Administrator Password

Current date, time, and time zone

TCP/IP properties (required if you choose custom network configuration)

IP address

Subnet mask

Default gateway

DNS servers

You must have a name resolution method in

Primary

place, such as Domain Name System (DNS),

Windows Internet Name Server (WINS), or local

Alternate

naming that uses a configured LMHOSTS file.

DNS domain suffix

 

WINS servers

 

Primary

 

Secondary

 

LMHosts file

 

 

 

Workgroup

During the operating system installation, Cisco

 

 

requires that you configure the server in a

 

 

workgroup.

 

 

NT domain (optional)

 

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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 How does the operating system installation work? What data must I provide to configure the server?User and Organization Name 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 Terminal Services About Virtual Network ComputingAbout Integrated Lights Out ILO What preinstallation tasks should I perform? What post-installation tasks should I perform?What if I encounter problems during the installation? 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 DNS To Configure WinsTo Update the Lmhosts File Uninstalling Microsoft Hotfix Verifying the Operating System VersionApplying Additional Security What order should I apply the software updates? How long does it take to upgrade the operating system?When should I install the software update? May I perform configuration tasks during the update? Installing Operating System Software Updates What pre-/post-update tasks should I perform?Before You Begin Additional Tasks Post-Update Error Messages Ongoing Server ManagementCorrective Action Error Messages Corrective Action Corrective Action DVD-ROM Using the Bug Toolkit Obtaining DocumentationCisco.com Documentation Feedback Cisco Product Security OverviewProduct Documentation DVD Ordering DocumentationReporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Obtaining Technical AssistanceSubmitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request SeverityCisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Obtaining Additional Publications and Information