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IBM SG24-4763-00 manual Operating System Installation

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Figure 48. ServerGuide 3.0 Main Menu

From here, you can view online or print (in PostScript format) any of the following:

−Manuals that came with your IBM PC Server

−The TME 10 NetFinity publications

−The various integration guides, including the previous version of this book

−The PC Server Selection Guide

•Diskette Factory

This lets you created reference, driver, diagnostic and utility diskettes for your hardware and operating system. You can select diskettes suitable for your PC Server (which ServerGuide automatically detects), diskettes for IBM and some non-IBM adapters, and diskettes to install IBM AntiVirus, and TME 10 NetFinity.

•Utility Programs From here, you can:

−View your hardware configuration using the System Information Tool.

−Perform RAID administration on your SCSI RAID subsystem using TME 10 NetFinity′s RAID Administration.

−Start AutoPilot to guide you through the process of configuring your server in preparation for operating system installation. AutoPilot is discussed in more detail in 4.3.2, ªAutoPilotº on page 76.

•Operating System Installation

Here you can install any of the supported operating systems using either your own license or an activation key purchased from IBM.

74PC Server and Windows NT Integration Guide

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IBM SG24-4763-00 manual Operating System Installation

Contents

IBM PC Server and Windows NT Integration Guide Page Ibml First Edition March Take NoteContents Monitoring and Performance Tuning Performance Monitor OverviewAppendix C. Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Packs Appendix A. Sources of Drivers and InformationAppendix D. Tips on Windows NT and IBM Hardware Appendix E. The Hardware Abstraction Layer HALVi PC Server and Windows NT Integration Guide Preface Team That Wrote This RedbookComments Welcome Your comments are important to usWhere Windows NT is Heading IntroductionIBM and Windows NT IBM PC Server and Windows NT Integration Guide Hardware Configuration Bios Setup ProgramBios Setup Program Main Menu PC Server System SummarySystem Information Devices and I/O PortsAlarm/Wakeup Settings System SecurityStart Options Selecting this option shows the following window1.7 Advanced Setup Selecting this menu choice shows you this windowBios Updates Eisa Configuration UtilityEisa Configuration Utility Steps Eisa Configuration Diskettes System Board MemoryEisa Configuration Utility Jumper Settings SCSISelect Utility ProgramIBM PC Server SCSISelect Utility Program Main Menu Bit 68-pin Bit 50-pin Low High Scsi Device ID Initiate Sync Negotiation 1 Yes To modify the settings on this panel System Partition Programs PC Server 320 SCSISelect Utility Program Dasd InformationStarting from the System Partition Starting from the Reference DisketteMain Menu Options System Programs Main MenuBackup/Restore System Programs Menu Set Configuration Menu System Programs Backup/Restore System Programs MenuOn page 23 is an example of a configuration panel Booting from a RAID Drive System Programs View Configuration PanelCmos RAM Memory Map 0C000H Svga Adapter Set Features Menu Set Configuration Scsi Device ConfigurationSet Features Menu Scsi Set Passwords and Security Features Enter password Unattended Mode Power-on PasswordTest the Computer More Utilities MenuMore Utilities Menu Advanced Diagnostic Program System Error Log PanelAdvanced Diagnostic Menu Servers with RAID AdaptersRAID Adapter Utilities SCSI-2 F/W PCI RAID and Streaming RAID AdapterDrive Information RAID Configuration Program Drive Information Formatting the DisksSelect Format drive RAID Configuration Program Dasd Formatting Parity Placement in a RAID Subsystem Defining a Hot-Spare DiskRAID Configuration Program Create/Delete Array Menu RAID Configuration Program Hot-Spare Disk Definition Creating a Disk ArrayRAID Configuration Program Logical Drive Definition Defining Logical DrivesRAID RAID Configuration Program RAID Level Selection Setting the Write Policy Select Change write policyBackup/Restoring the Configuration Backup RecommendedSelect Backup config. to diskette Select Restore config. from diskettePC ServeRAID Scsi Adapter ServeRAID Adapter Support Diskettes ServeRAID Configuration Utility IBM PC Server SupportServeRAID Adapter Main Menu Yes Back up to Diskette ServeRAID Adapter Advanced Functions MenuMini-Configuration Utility Press Ctrl+I for MiniConfig UtilityReset Adapter Initialize ConfigurationImport Configuration from Drives Boot CD-ROM and INT13 ExtensionsAdministration and Monitoring Utility \SETUPPossible Post Errors New Adapter Follow the instructions on the panelThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Pre-installation Considerations Hardware RequirementsEnhanced IDE Eide Drive Considerations IBM AdaptersHardware Configuration Nthq UtilityScsitool Utility Setup Options Creating Boot Diskettes?Unsupported Hardware Unsupported Setup Methods Winnt CommandViruses Disk CompressionHpfs Support Disk PartitioningPlug and Play Partition SizeTip Using Windows 95 to Install Plug and Play Devices Upgrading from WindowsUpgrading from Windows NT Installation Over the Network NET USE * \\BIGMOTHER\I386This soft copy for use by IBM employees only This soft copy for use by IBM employees only Installation Using ServerGuide Server Reboots ServerGuide 3.0 and NTStarting ServerGuide Write Protect TabServerGuide Main Menu Read MeOverview Book FactoryOperating System Installation Diskette FactoryUtility Programs From here, you can CoPilot Applications and DemonstrationsInstalling Windows NT Using ServerGuide From the main menu, select Operating System InstallationAutoPilot Selecting NT 4.0 from ServerGuide This soft copy for use by IBM employees only This soft copy for use by IBM employees only This soft copy for use by IBM employees only Installing Windows NT Server Pre-installation ChecklistInstalling NT IBM Servers UsedStarting the Process Choosing a Disk ControllerSelecting a Disk Controller During Installation Streaming RAID AdapterSpecifying Additional Adapters Other requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer Potential Errors Detecting Disk Controllers Listing All Recognized Disk Adapters Detected and SelectedOn page 87 and on System Analysis Disks Larger Than 1024 CylindersBasic Configuration and HAL Options RAID Arrays and Logical DrivesInitial Hardware Configuration Selecting the Correct HALPartitioning Multiprocessor Capable MachinesScsi ID Formatting Creating a New PartitionFile Transfer If Your Server Fails to RestartGathering Information Naming the Server Selecting the Server TypeAdministrator Password Emergency Repair DiskSelecting General Components Installing Windows NT Networking Installing Network AdaptersNetwork Options Auto-Detection of Network Adapters Network Protocols Choice of ProtocolsSelecting Services Selecting ServicesSpecifics of the Auto LANStreamer PCI Adapter Changing the Protocol Binding OrderFinishing Setup Basic Trouble ShootingJoining a Domain Determining Which Services Have Started Using the Event Log→ Event Viewer This soft copy for use by IBM employees only Changing the Domain Name This soft copy for use by IBM employees only What is TME 10 NetFinity under Windows NT? TME 10 NetFinity OverviewConnectivity Options Installing TME 10 NetFinity from Windows NT Installation of TME 10 NetFinity ServicesChoice of TME 10 NetFinity Client Installation of TME 10 NetFinity Manager Completion of the InstallationInstallation Options for the TME 10 NetFinity Manager for NT TME 10 NetFinity Configuration Network Driver ConfigurationDriver Configurations Options This soft copy for use by IBM employees only TME 10 NetFinity Main Menu System Monitor System MonitorHints and Tips Available System MonitorsThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Performance Monitor Overview Starting Performance MonitorChart View Collecting Data with Performance MonitorPerformance Monitor Chart View Adding Objects to be MonitoredKnowing What the Objects are Measuring Determining Which Objects Can Be MeasuredChanging the Chart Appearance Choosing an Object InstanceChart Options Window Alert ViewHow to Measure Objects Using Alert View Performance Monitor Alert ViewHow to Set Up Alerts Log ViewSelecting Objects to be Added to the Log File Starting or Stopping the Log FileOther Servers Retrieving Data from the Log File Selecting a Time Slice from the Log File to AnalyzeReport View Exporting the LogThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Monitoring and Performance Tuning Performance BottlenecksMultitasking Virtual Memory System Performance PropertiesSpecifying Virtual Memory Values CPU Bottlenecks Minimums and MaximumsChecking CPU Use using Performance Monitor Memory Bottlenecks Measuring Multiprocessor LoadUsing Task Manager Using Task Manager to Show Memory UsageUsing Performance Monitor Determining Memory UseUsing TME 10 NetFinity Monitoring Locked Memory UtilizationHard Disk Bottlenecks Monitoring Percentage Memory UseAvg. Queue Time = Disk Queue Length x Avg. Disk sec/Transfer Network Components Bottleneck Network Bottlenecks Monitoring Data Transmitted on the NetworkNetwork Design Issues Changing the Binding Order of the ProtocolsNetwork Design Hints Changing the Network Object PropertiesThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Appendix A. Sources of Drivers and Information Compatibility InformationDevice Drivers Tuning Information Other InformationAppendix A. Sources of Drivers and Information This soft copy for use by IBM employees only Appendix B. IBM TechConnect Program CertificationThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Appendix C. Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Packs Installing the Service PackEmergency Repair Disk ERD Adding New Components to the SystemDon′t Forget Appendix D. Tips on Windows NT and IBM Hardware IBM SCSI-2 Streaming RAID Adapter/AIBM Auto ISA Token-Ring Adapter Micro Channel Network AdaptersPCI LANStreamer Adapter Hangs When Shutting Down Micro Channel LANStreamer AdapterToken-Ring Adapters This soft copy for use by IBM employees only Backup Your System First Appendix E. The Hardware Abstraction Layer HALUpgrading the HAL for Multiprocessor Use Resolving Problems with the UPTOMP.EXE Utility Reinstalling Windows NT to Upgrade the HALUsing the Backup Domain Controller BackupThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Appendix F. Special Notices IBMAHA Appendix G. Related Publications International Technical Support Organization PublicationsRedbooks on CD-ROMs Other PublicationsThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only How to Get Itso Redbooks How IBM Employees Can Get Itso RedbooksHow Customers Can Get Itso Redbooks IbmmailIBM Redbook Order Form Please send me the followingThis soft copy for use by IBM employees only Index Special Characters NumericsSee HAL RAID PC Server and Windows NT Integration Guide Itso Redbook Evaluation Please answer the following questionsIBML