IBM 8870 manual Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, ServerGuide features

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and installation program that is designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.

Note: If your server model comes with an operating system, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, or VMware ESX server, see the software documentation provided with your software for configuration information.

If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD. To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.

The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:

vDiskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware

vServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities

vDevice drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware

vOperating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup

ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all server models.

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your operating system.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

vSets system date and time.

vDetects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program.

vChecks the microcode (firmware) levels of ServeRAID adapters to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can perform updates without using diskettes.

vDetects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices.

vProvides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems.

vIncludes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation.

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