ŸBefore you install an operating system, configure the network adapter for your operating system. Use the configuration programs on the network-adapter configuration diskette to view or change the existing configuration. Refer to your network-adapter documentation for detailed instructions; then, return here.

ŸIf you have not already installed your options, do so now, before you install your operating system; then, return here.

ŸIf you are installing your operating system:

1.Review “Software Considerations” on page 35; then, return here.

2.If ServerGuide came with your server, you can use ServerGuide to install your operating system. Before you install your operating system through ServerGuide, review the entire ServerGuide package and follow the instructions. In addition, review your operating-system documentation for any special operating-system considerations and follow the instructions. If you are installing one of the following operating systems, also follow the instructions in these sections:

If you are installing OS/2 SMP 2.11, go to “OS/2 SMP 2.11 Installation” on page 31.

If you are installing OS/2 LAN Server 4.0, go to “OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Installation” on page 32.

If you are installing Windows NT Server 3.51, go to “Windows NT Server 3.51 Installation” on page 34.

After you complete your operating-system installation tasks, go to “Installation Checklist” on page 37.

3.Review the information in the remaining sections of this chapter.

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