Install the Deployment Database on the local machine with eXpress as the default database name. Select the Windows NT Authentication. Keep the default locations for installing the Pre-boot Operating System files for the WinPE x86 and x64. Select to install PXE Server on the local machine and select Windows PE pre-boot operating system as the default PXE boot menu. The PXE Server Information window should look similar to Figure 14.

Figure 14. Example PXE Server Information window

You will receive a message stating that the DHCP service must be running on the network for PXE to function correctly. Select to choose clients to connect directly to the Deployment Server with the correct IP address. Install the Deployment Console on the local machine. If you choose to install the Deployment Web Console Information on the local machine, be sure you have Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) installed. Verify all installation parameters and install when ready. Once HP ProLiant Essentials RDP is installed, you are ready to use the Blade Provisioning Server to deploy various usage scenarios to manage your network.

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