Preface
The IBM ^xSeries 440 is IBM’s flagship industry standard server and is the first full implementation of the
This redbook is a comprehensive resource on the technical aspects of the server, and is divided into five key subject areas:
Chapter 1, “Technical description” introduces the server and its subsystems and describes the key features and how they work.
Chapter 2, “Positioning” examines the types of applications that would be used on a server such as the x440, including server consolidation,
Chapter 3, “Planning” describes the aspects of planning to purchase and planning to install the x440. It covers such topics as configuration, operating system specifics, scalability, and physical site planning.
Chapter 4, “Installation” goes through the process of installing Windows 2000, Red Hat Linux, NetWare, and VMware ESX Server. It describes what BIOS and drivers updates are appropriate and when to install them.
Chapter 5, “Management” describes how to use the key IBM Director extensions designed for the x440: System Partition Manager, Active PCI Manager, and Process Control.
A partner redbook is Server Consolidation with the IBM ^xSeries 440 and VMware ESX Server,
The team that wrote this redbook
This redbook was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the International Technical Support Organization, Raleigh Center.
David Watts is a Consulting IT Specialist at the International Technical Support Organization in Raleigh. He manages residencies and produces IBM Redbooks on hardware and software topics related to IBM xSeries systems and associated client platforms. He has authored over 20 redbooks; his most
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