vGuides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended installation of the operating system
vEnables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating system installation process
vFacilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and
vPrepares the hard disk for installation
vPrompts you to insert the
vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
Setup and configuration
When you start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the following:
vSelect the language in which you want to view the program.
vSelect the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.
Note: The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch.
You will then see one or more reminders about storage devices, and then you will be presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the license agreement carefully. You must agree with terms in order to continue.
After agreeing to the license agreement, you will be given the following choices:
vContinue to the main program interface
vUse a shortcut to install an operating system based a response file that you previously created using the EasyStartup program
vUse a short cut to configure RAID controllers based on a RAID response file that you previously created using the EasyStartup program
If you continue to the main program interface, you will have the following selectable options:
vCompatibility notes: This selection provides information about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program.
vUser Guide: This selection provides information about the features provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.
vHardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices detected by the EasyStartup program.
vConfigure RAID: This selection enables you to view the current RAID configuration for each installed RAID controller and make changes if needed.
vInstall operating system: This selection displays a series of choices and prompts to collect information required for installation, prepares the hard disk for installation, and then initiates the installation process using the
vAbout: This selection displays version information and legal notices.
Typical operating system installation
When you select Install operating system, you will be prompted for information required for the installation. The prompts vary depending on the operating system
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