8 Post-installation tasks for HP ProLiant series servers

Web-based Management utility (HP System Management Homepage)

Use a local administrator account and password when logging into the Web-based Management utility (shortcut link available on the desktop of the Administrator Profile). The account login name must be entered in the following format:

domain name\login name

It is necessary to modify the display resolution to a higher mode to properly view the Management page.

Installing the HP Management Agents

IMPORTANT: For security reasons, first obtain a 64-bit encrypted password certificate to set your password. The password certificate can be obtained from an HP Systems Insight Manager Certificate Server. For information about how to set and acquire the certificate, see the http://www.hp.com/ go/hpsim-manuals.

To install the HP Management Agents, complete the following steps:

1.If your operating system is Windows Server 2008 R2 wSP1, click Start, and select All Programs>Pre-install Features>HP Service Pack for ProLiant.

If your operating system is Windows Server 2012, Press button from keyboard, right click anywhere in the Start page, then click All Apps>Pre-Install Features>HP Service Pack for ProLiant.

If your operating system is Windows Server 2012 R2, click Start button click on ↓ button, then select Pre-Install Features>HP Service Pack for ProLiant.

Follow the on-screen instructions when the setup program is launched. You might have to enter user credentials during installation.

For more information about the HP Management Agents, see the HP Insight Management Agents User Guide.

Installing the Network Teaming and Configuration Utility

The CPQTEAM Utility enables multiple NICs to be teamed together. You must run the HP Smart update manager to install the CPQTEAM utility.

During the CPQTEAM software installation process, a message might appear, stating that the CPQTEAM.DLL file is needed. A default path appears in the message box. Click OK to accept the path and continue with the installation.

Using HP Smart Update Manager (HPSUM)

The HPSUM for the operating system is automatically installed when the server software is installed. This software contains device drivers and utilities that take advantage of specific capabilities offered with ProLiant server products. These drivers are provided for use with ProLiant hardware only.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 specifications

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Windows Server 2008 R2 enhances security with several features such as BitLocker Drive Encryption, which helps protect data on physical drives by encrypting the entire volume. Additionally, the User Access Control (UAC) helps mitigate unauthorized changes by implementing a layered approach to security.

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In summary, HP Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 stands out due to its scalability, robust virtualization capabilities, advanced remote access solutions, and enhanced security features. It caters to the demands of modern businesses, creating an efficient, secure, and manageable IT infrastructure. For organizations looking for a reliable server operating system, Windows Server 2008 R2 remains a solid choice even in current technological advancements.
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