Configuring the initial server blade

Before you install HP ProLiant Essentials RDP 3.1 or later on the initial c-Class blade, be sure you have the following core requirements installed:

•DHCP configured with IP Scope activated

•Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 (Will install during RDP installation if not already installed)

•Microsoft Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 + SP3a or later (Disregard if SQL Server is already installed on a different server)

Insert the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD into the laptop or desktop CD/DVD ROM drive. During the installation, be sure to checkmark all boxes in the Rapid Deployment Pack window as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12. Check all boxes in RDP window

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