operating system that you purchased and still use many of the features available on ServerGuide. (For example, you can install NetFinity, a LAN systems-management program; run demonstration programs; use the performance-tuning feature; and do much more.)

If you have not already done so, take the time now to read the information that came with the ServerGuide package; then, return here.

Before You Begin

You can install an operating system from the diskettes or CDs that come with the operating system.

The ServerGuide package contains various operating-system updates that are designed specifically to work with your server. Some of these updates are not provided in existing, off-the-shelf versions of the operating systems. If you intend to use one or more of the operating systems that are provided in the ServerGuide package, use ServerGuide for the installation.

Note: You can use ServerGuide to install an off-the-shelf operating system that you purchased.

If you choose not to use ServerGuide to install your operating system, you must install the SCSI and SVGA device drivers. The device drivers are on the diskettes that came with the server. Follow the installation instructions in your operating-system documentation. The README files on the diskettes might contain additional information.

Note: If your server has a network adapter or RAID adapter installed, you must install the required device drivers. Follow the installation instructions in your network-adapter documentation or RAID adapter documentation.

ŸBefore you install an operating system on a server that has a RAID adapter installed, use the configuration programs on the RAID adapter Option Diskette to view or change the existing disk-array configuration. Refer to the RAID adapter documentation for detailed instructions; then, return here.

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