Cisco Systems 2000.4.3a manual To Configure DNS, To Configure Wins, To Update the Lmhosts File

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Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Tip Cisco strongly recommends that you configure a static IP address instead of using DHCP. For more information on DHCP and static IP addresses, see the “What data must I provide to configure the server?” section on page 9.

Step 3 To configure static IP information, click Use the following IP address; in the appropriate fields, enter the server IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, as described in the “What data must I provide to configure the server?” section on page 9.

Step 4 To use DHCP, click Obtain the IP address automatically.

Caution You must have a name resolution method in place. If you do not plan to use DNS, you must configure WINS or configure local name resolution by updating the LMHOSTS file with IP address and hostname information for every server in your cluster.

If you do not plan to configure DNS, leave the DNS fields empty in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Make sure that the radio button, Use the following DNS server addresses, is not chosen, so you can configure WINS or local name resolution; to configure WINS, see Step 6. To configure LMHOSTS file, see Step 7.

To Configure DNS

Step 5 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, click the Use the following DNS server addresses radio button; then, enter the IP addresses of the primary and alternate DNS servers. Click OK.

To Configure WINS

Step 6 To configure WINS, perform the following procedure:

a.In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, click the Advanced button.

b.Click the WINS tab.

c.Click the Add button.

d.Enter the WINS server address.

e.Click Add.

f.To add additional server addresses, repeat Step 6.

g.After you complete Step 6 for all addresses that you want to add, click OK.

To Update the LMHOSTS File

Step 7 If you did not configure DNS or WINS server information, and if you are installing multiple servers in a cluster, you must configure local name resolution by updating the LMHOSTS file, so it contains a mapping of the IP address and hostname of each server in the cluster. To update the LMHOSTS file, perform the following steps:

a.On the server that runs this operating system, choose Start > Run.

b.In the Open field, enter command; click OK.

c.At the DOS prompt, enter notepad c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. The file opens.

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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 Terminal Services About Virtual Network ComputingAbout 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 DNS To Configure WinsTo Update the Lmhosts File Verifying the Operating System Version Uninstalling Microsoft HotfixApplying 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 Cisco Product Security Overview Documentation FeedbackProduct Documentation DVD Ordering DocumentationObtaining Technical Assistance Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsSubmitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request SeverityCisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Obtaining Additional Publications and Information