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Step 6 Order the operating system and application software, as needed.

Deploying a MSCS environment:

Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (includes Microsoft Cluster Server)

QTY

Item

 

 

2

Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition

 

 

Deploying a DCNT environment:

Windows NT Server 4.0 (required for each server)

Windows NT Service Pack 3 (required for each server)

DCNT* v1.1 SP2

QTY

Item

Part number

 

 

 

1*

DCNT v1.1 SP2

QB-53V9A-SA*

 

 

 

2

Windows NT Server, Standard

Provided with selected Alpha-based DIGITAL

 

Edition 4.0

Servers if ordered from Compaq

 

 

 

2

Windows NT Server, Standard

Provided with selected Alpha-based DIGITAL

 

Edition 4.0 Service Pack 3

Servers if ordered from Compaq

 

 

Download from http://www.microsoft.com

 

 

 

*DCNT is included, at no additional charge, in the FR-CK450-RP/RR Cluster Kits; otherwise, you must order DCNT separately using part number QB-53V9A-SA.

Note: Both Custom Systems and our resellers offer operating system installation services.

Cluster Quick Start

This is a reprint of the new Cluster Quick Start, a high-level, generic overview of the installation and configuration of two-node clusters on Windows NT. Look for the Cluster Quick Start in upcoming Cluster Kits.

Whether you are using DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT or Microsoft Cluster Server to create a highly- available computing environment, the installation consists of many hardware and software components and procedures. To get you started, the Cluster Quick Start provides a high level, generic overview of the cluster installation and configuration process using a RAID Array and two servers. These instructions include general steps for both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT and Microsoft Cluster Server and includes pointers to resources for detailed instructions. This overview does not replace the installation and configuration instructions provided in your software and hardware documentation.

Step 1 Unpack the Hardware and Software

§Unpack the Cluster Kit.

§Unpack and setup the new servers.

§Unpack the RAID Array and hard disks.

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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