will read Windows is activated. If your copy of Windows has not been activated, you must manually activate it within three days of the initial storage system installation.
To manually activate your copy of Windows:
1.If needed, change your locale settings (Control Panel > Regional and Language Options).
2.Record the product key located on the Certificate of Authenticity.
3.In Control Panel,
4.Under Windows Activation, click Activate Windows Now.
5.Follow the
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 cannot be fully activated online. During the activation process, you will be provided with a telephone number to call to complete the process. Be sure to have the product key available when calling this number.
Configure the storage system
The HP StorageWorks Initial Configuration Tasks window launches automatically on logon. Use this tool to perform setup tasks such as setting the time zone, network configuration, changing the computer name, and joining a domain. When the HP StorageWorks Initial Configuration Tasks window is closed, HP Server Manager is launched automatically. Use HP Server Manager for further customizing of the storage system, such as adding roles and features, and share and storage management.
For detailed information about configuration options in HP StorageWorks Initial Configuration Tasks and Server Manager, see the online help.
Complete system configuration
After the storage system is physically set up and the basic configuration is established, you must complete additional setup tasks. Depending on the deployment scenario, these steps can vary. Additional steps may include:
•Running Microsoft Windows Update — HP highly recommends running Microsoft Windows updates to identify, review, and install the latest, applicable, critical security updates.
•Creating and managing users and
•Joining workgroups and
If the storage system is deployed in a domain environment, the domain controller will store new accounts on the domain; however, remote systems will store new accounts locally unless they are granted permissions to create accounts on the domain.
•Using Ethernet NIC teaming
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