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Microsoft® Windows® Compute
Cluster Server 2003
Installation Guide
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Contents
Setting Up Your Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Operating System With Dell OpenManage
Server Assistant
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Configuring Your Cluster After Installing the Operating System
Windows Server 2003 R2 Post-Setup Security Updates
Promote System to Domain Controller and Install DNS
Install DHCP Server
Authorize the DHCP Server
Before You Install CCP
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Preparing a Partition for the RIS Server Images
Installing CCP
Configuring CCP
Networking
Remote Installation Service
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Adding PowerEdge 1950-Specific Drivers to the RIS Image
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This document provides information about installing Microsoft® Windows® Compute Cluster
Server 2003 on your Dell™ PowerEdge™ Cluster. It is intended for experienced IT professionals who
need to configure the cluster solution, and for trained service technicians who perform upgrade and
maintenance procedures. This document also addresses readers who are new to clustering and covers
the following topics:
• Setting up your hardware
• Installing the operating system with Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant
• Configuring your system after installing the operating system
• Before you install Compute Cluster Pack (CCP)
• CCP Installation
• CCP Configuration
Setting Up Your Hardware
Compute Cluster Server 2003 is supported on PowerEdge 1950 systems and embedded Broadcom network
devices (as both the public interface and the cluster interconnect). The supported external storage is
Dell PowerVault™ MD1000 attached to a PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller (PERC) 5/e.
A cluster running Compute Cluster Server 2003 comprises of a single head node and one or more
compute nodes. The head node controls the access to the cluster. Figure 1-1 gives an example of the
topology through which the head node and the compute nodes are connected in a network. For more
information about network configuration using Compute Cluster Server 2003, see the Microsoft Support
website at support.microsoft.com.
The recommended configurations for the head node and compute nodes are:
• Head node
– Disable hyperthreading in BIOS.
– Disable Pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE) on both network interfaces.
– Connect the primary network interface to the cluster switch.
– Connect the secondary network interface to the public or intranet network.
• Compute nodes
– Disable hyperthreading in BIOS.
– Ensure that PXE is enabled on the primary network interface (NIC 1).
– Ensure that the boot order has the primary network interface before the local hard drive.
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Figure 1-1. Example of a Topology With Nodes Running Compute Cluster Server 2003
public network
head node
private network
compute nodes
NOTE: If you purchased the head node with preinstalled operating system from Dell, Windows Server
Enterprise 64-bit Edition is preinstalled on your head node.
®
2003 R2
Installing the Operating System With Dell OpenManage Server Assistant
NOTE: If you purchased a PowerEdge system with a preinstalled image of Compute Cluster Server 2003, see
"Configuring Your Cluster After Installing the Operating System" to complete your operating system configuration.
Dell recommends installing the Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system on the head node using the
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management
the installation of the operating system. The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant creates an unattended
installation by requesting various system resources such as host name, IP numbers, disk, and redundant
array of independent disk (RAID) configurations.
1
Boot the system from the
2
Select your language at the first graphical user interface (GUI) screen.
3
The
Dell Server Assistant End User License Agreement
and click
Next
if you agree to the terms and conditions.
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management
CD. This CD prepares the hard drives and completes
CD.
appears. Read the agreement, choose
Accept
,
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4
In the
Home
window, select
a
Set the date, time, and time zone for the server.
b
Configure the RAID controller. For internal drives, RAID 1 configuration is recommended.
c
Select the operating system, in this case,
d
Configure the hard drive.
If you plan to use the Remote Install Server (RIS) to install the compute nodes (recommended), then
a second hard drive or partition is required. At least 10 GB should be made available on the second
hard drive or partition. The recommended partition type is NTFS.
5
Configure your network.
a
The primary network interface (Link A) is recommended for the cluster fabric. To ease installation
of compute nodes with RIS, a static IP should be set on this interface along with a matching
subnet mask. Ensure that you select a subnet that does not include the secondary network
interface (Link B).
b
Configure the secondary network interface (Link B) as the public device. This interface may be
used as either a dynamic or static IP.
6
In the
Enter Operating System Information
and/or deployment.
7
In the
Installation Summary
install the operating system.
8
Install the operating system.
At this point, the hard drives are prepared and partitioned, and the operating system installation
begins. The installer prompts you to insert the operating system CD after it has gathered the
system resources.
Click here for server setup
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
window, enter information specific to your organization
window, confirm installation selections and options before proceeding to
.
.
9
When prompted, remove the CD and click
The system completes the installation. Your system may reboot several times during this process.
Finish
to reboot the system.
Configuring Your Cluster After Installing the Operating System
After completing the operating system installation, the system reboots and prompts for the operating
system CD for Windows Server 2003 R2 components. If you want to install any additional components,
do so before CCP installation.
Windows Server 2003 R2 Post-Setup Security Updates
1
After installation of Windows Server 2003 R2, a window appears prompting you to apply existing security
updates. If the system is connected to the Internet, download and apply the latest updates at this time.
2
If you plan to have the system connected to the Internet at all times, configure the automatic updates
at this time as well.
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Promote System to Domain Controller and Install DNS
NOTE: If you are using your system running Compute Cluster Server 2003 as a stand-alone device, or if a domain
network is already installed, see "Install DHCP Server" for more information.
1
Click
Start→ Programs→ Administrative Tools→ Manage Your Server
2
In the
Manage Your Server Roles
window, click
Add or remove a role
The system detects your network settings and connections, and displays the
window.
3
In the
The
Server Role
4
In the
5
In the
6
In the
Compatibility
7
In the
Configuration Options
window appears.
Server Role
Summary
window, select
window, click
Active Directory Installation
wizard.
Operating System Compatibility
window, select
Custom Configuration
Domain Controller (Active Directory)
Next
.
window, click
wizard, click
Next
Next
to open the
and follow the steps below to set the
operating system parameters that are required:
a
In the
Domain Controller Type
Next
click
b
In the
c
In the
computer
d
In the
cluster.com
e
In the
f
In the
g
In the
h
In the
and click
i
In the
.
Create New Domain
Install or Configure DNS
and click
Next
New Domain Name
) and click
NetBIOS Domain Name
Database and Log Folders
Shared System Volume
Permissions
Next
screen, select the permissions compatibility depending on your environment
.
Directory Services Restore Mode Administrator Password
Services Restore Mode Administrator Password
j
In the
Summary
Microsoft Active Directory
screen, review the contents and click
®
installation occurs at this point and the system prompts you to insert the
screen, select
screen, select
screen, select
Domain controller for a new domain
Domain in a new forest
No, just install and configure DNS on this
.
screen, enter a DNS name for the new domain (for example,
Next
.
screen, enter a NetBIOS domain name and click
screen, select folders for the database and logs, and click
screen, select a folder for the Shared System Volume and click
and click
Next
Next
operating system CD. This installation may take several minutes.
.
and click
Next
Configuration Options
and click
Next
and click
Operating System
and click
screen, enter a
.
if they are correct.
.
.
Next
Next
Directory
.
and
.
Next
.
Next
Next
.
.
8
Click
Finish
and then click
9
After the system reboots, log in and click
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Restart Now
.
Finish
.
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Install DHCP Server
If you are using RIS, you must install and configure a DHCP server. The DHCP server is required for
network installation of compute nodes. To install and configure the DHCP server:
Click
1
2
3
4
Start→ Programs→ Administrative Tools→ Manage Your Server
In the
Manage Your Server Roles
Select
DHCP server
In the
Summary
window, click
and click
window, click
Next
.
Next
.
Add or remove a role
The installer runs and you may be prompted to insert the operating system CD.
5
In the
New Scope
wizard, click
Next
. Complete the following steps to set the scope parameters and to
activate the scope:
a
In the
b
Scope Name
In the
IP Address Range
screen, select a name and description for the scope and click
screen, enter a scope on the same subnet as your primary network
interface (NIC 1) that is large enough to cover all of the compute nodes and click
c
In the
6
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
Click
Add Exclusions
In the
Lease Duration
In the
Configure DHCP Options
click
Next
.
In the
Router (Default Gateway)
In the
Domain Name and DNS Servers
Next
click
In the
In the
Click
Finish
.
WINS Server
Activate Scope
Finish
to exit the wizard.
again.
screen, enter any exclusion ranges or IP addresses as requied and click
screen, enter a lease duration and click
screen, select
Configure additional DHCP options
screen, configure a router if required and click
screen, configure a domain name and DNS server and
screen, configure a WINS server if required and click
screen, select
To activate the scope now
.
and click
Next
.
and click
Next
Next
Next
.
Next
.
Next
.
Next
and
Next
.
.
.
.
Authorize the DHCP Server
1
Click
Start→ Programs→ Administrative Tools→ Manage Your Server
2
In the
3
In the
4
Close the
DHCP Server
DHCP Control
DHCP Server
entry, click
Manage this DHCP server
.
window, right-click the server name and select
window.
.
Authorize
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Before You Install CCP
Before you begin installation of CCP, download and install the following Quick Fix Executables (QFEs)
from Microsoft:
• ICS QFE from
• RIS QFE from
• MMC 3.0 x64 version from
Ensure that you reboot the system after installing these updates.
Preparing a Partition for the RIS Server Images
1
Click
Start→
2
Select
Disk Management
3
Right-click the unallocated disk space (either additional space on the primary disk or another disk)
and select
4
When the
a
In the
b
In the
c
In the
d
Format the partition with the NTFS file system and name the partition (optional). Click
e
Allow the partition to finish formatting. When the formatting is completed, close the
Computer Management
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=55166
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=55167
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=62400
My Computer
New Partition
New Partition
Select Partition Type
Select Partition Size
Assign Drive Letter or Path
(right-click)→
.
.
wizard appears, click
screen, select
screen, select the partition size and click
screen.
Manage
Next
and perform the following steps:
Primary Partition
screen, assign a drive letter to the partition and click
.
and click
Next
Next
.
.
Next
.
Next
.
Installing CCP
To install CCP:
Run
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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setup.exe
The
End User License Agreement
Next
click
In the
Select Installation Type
and select the
In the
(default recommended) and click
Click
Install
Click
Install
Click
Install
Click
Finish
and click
if you agree to the terms and conditions.
Create a new compute cluster with this server as the head node
Select Installation Location
to install Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine.
to install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
to begin Microsoft Compute Cluster Pack.
.
Next
.
window appears. Read the agreement, choose
screen, determine if the head node will also function as a compute node
screen, select a destination for the software installation
Next
.
Accept
.
, and
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Configuring CCP
After installing CCP on your cluster, a To D o list appears. This section describes the steps to follow for
completing the CCP configuration through the To D o list.
Networking
To complete the tasks in the Networking section:
Click
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Configure Cluster Network Topology
From the drop down menu, select the
Select
Compute Nodes Isolated on a Private Network
Select
Local Area Connection 2
Select
Local Area Connection
Select
Disable Internet Connection Sharing
NOTE: On selecting this option, this cluster will not have Internet connectivity to the compute nodes.
In the
Summary
In the
Configuration Succeeded
Click
Manage Windows Firewall Settings
In the
Configure Firewall
enabled on the public network interface but is disabled on the private network interface.
In the
Summary
In the
Configuration Succeeded
window, verify the contents and click
window, click
as the public network adapter and click
as the private network adapter and click
window, click
window, select
Finish
window, click
and click
Network Topology
and click
and click
Enable Windows Firewall
.
Next
for this installation.
Next
Finish
Close
.
Next
.
Close
.
.
and click
.
.
Next
.
Next
Next
and click
.
.
Next
. The firewall is
Remote Installation Service
RIS allows automated deployment of compute nodes. RIS installs the operating system and the compute
cluster package. When the compute nodes are installed, RIS also adds them to the domain.
Dell recommends that you install the operating system using RIS because installing the operating system,
adding nodes to the domain, and installing CCP take lesser time when done using RIS as compared to
when they are done manually.
1
Click
Install RIS (wizard)
2
In the
Install RIS
If you have not inserted the operating system CD already, you will be prompted to insert the CD now.
3
In the
Configuration Succeeded
screen, click
and click
Finish
screen, click
Next
.
.
Close
.
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4
Click
Manage Images (wizard)
a
Select
Add New Image
b
When the wizard starts, click
c
Select a destination for the remote installation folder and click
on the partition that was previously prepared for RIS.
d
Select the drive or path that contains the Compute Cluster Server 2003 operating system CD or
image and click
e
Select a folder name for the image and click
appropriate for the first image.
f
Select a description for the image and click
g
Review the settings and click
The image will now be copied from the operating system CD and installed. The installation may
take a few minutes to complete.
h
When the image is installed, click
i
In the
Succeeded
5
Click
Manage Images (wizard)
the image you have created.
a
Select
Modify Image Configuration
b
Select the image that was just created and click
c
In the
Product Key
d
Click
Search
and select the drive with the Compute Cluster Server 2003 media. Click OK.
A message indicating that the key was found should appear next to the search button.
and click
and click
Next
Next
.
Finish
screen, click
and click
section, select the
Finish
.
Done
Close
Next
. Perform the following steps to add a new image.
.
Next
. This destination should be
Next
. The default folder name is
Next
.
WINDOWS
.
.
.
Next
. Perform the following steps to add the product key for
and click
Search for product key
Next
Next
.
.
option.
and is
e
Click
Next
6
In the
Summary
and then click
screen, click
Finish
Close
.
.
Adding PowerEdge 1950-Specific Drivers to the RIS Image
To complete the configuration of Compute Cluster Server 2003 on PowerEdge 1950, you must install
additional drivers. Download the latest drivers for PERC 5/i, SCSI/RAID, and Broadcom NetExtreme II
drivers from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
appropriate drivers for your system.
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. Search for
R120962 and download the
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To integrate these drivers into the RIS image, follow the instructions in this section.
NOTE: Throughout this section, D:\ refers to the RIS image partition and C:\ refers to the system boot directory.
1
Open an explorer window.
2
Navigate to the image directory on the RIS image partition.
If the defaults were picked during the RIS image creation, the RIS image directory will be
D:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\WINDOWS
3
Create a directory
$1\drivers\nic
.
$OEM$
and two subdirectories in this directory and name them as
, where
D:\
is the RIS image partition.
textmode
The directory structure should resemble Figure 1-2:
Figure 1-2. OEM Directory Structure
4
Run the Broadcom driver package that you downloaded (
and extract its files to
5
Copy the files in the
C:\Broadcom\W2K364
RIS_Drivers
directory (
, where
C:\Broadcom\W2K364\RIS_Drivers
D:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\WINDOWS\$OEM$\$1\drivers\nic
D:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\WINDOWS\amd64
6
Run the
C:\Broadcom\W2K364\setup.exe -a
setup.exe
program with a command line option of -a. Click
.
Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K364_A01.exe
C:\
is the system boot directory.
) to
and
.
Start→
Run,
and type
This command extracts the additional plug and play (PNP) device drivers required by the system and
are stores them in a compressed format.
and
)
7
When prompted for the
8
Copy all the files from the following locations to the NIC directory:
Network Location
, type
C:\Broadcom
.
C:\Broadcom\Program Files\Broadcom\Broadcom Driver and Management Applications\NetXtremeII\
Win2K3SNP\x64
C:\Broadcom\Program Files\Broadcom\Broadcom Driver and Management Applications\NetXtremeII\
vbd\x64
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Copy the
.inf
and
.sys
files from the NIC driver directory,
D:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\WINDOWS\$OEM$\$1\drivers\nic
D:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\WINDOWS\amd64
10
Extract the PERC 5/i drivers into the
textmode
directory. This may require running an executable
.
installer and then accessing the location at which the files are installed (for example,
NOTE: Copy the text in the SCSI section from the file txtsetup.oem (for example, DELL PERC 5 RAID Controller
Driver [Windows Server 2003 x64]) exactly into another file. Using copy and paste is highly recommended for
this. This text can change between driver revisions.
11
Edit the
a
ristndrd.sif
Add a section
file at
D:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\WINDOWS\amd64\templates
MassStorageDrivers
and add the text from the SCSI section mentioned above
(use copy and paste):
[MassStorageDrivers]
"DELL PERC 5 RAID Controller Driver (Windows Server 2003 x64)"="OEM"
b
Add another section
excluding
.txt
OEMBootFiles
files
and list each file from the text mode directory
[OEMBootFiles]
nodev.inf
oemsetup.inf
percsas.cat
percsas.pdb
to
C:\Dell\PERC5
).
.
percsas.sys
txtsetup.oem
c
Add the following line to the
OemPnpDriversPath="\Drivers\Nic"
d
Save and close the file.
12
Restart the RIS by opening a command prompt and typing
net start binlsvc
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section
net stop binlsvc
and
.
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In the
Node Management section
perform the following procedure:
a
Select
Automated Deployment
b
In the
Select Image
a domain) user name and password, and click
c
Enter a node series name and click
they are installed. The name is followed by a numerical progression of numbers starting with 001.
d
The
End User License Agreement
Next
click
e
In the
f
In the
g
When RIS starts, the compute nodes can be booted through PXE.
h
After all the compute nodes are installed, click
i
In the
j
Click the
k
Select all the compute nodes in the list and click the
if you agree to the terms and conditions.
Start RIS
screen, click
Image Nodes
Summary
screen, ensure that all the compute nodes are listed and click
Node Management
the window.
l
Click
Resume
, which is also located on the right side of the screen.
, click
Add Nodes (wizard)
and click
Next
.
and then click
Next
. In the wizard,
screen, enter the administrator (or a user with permission to add nodes to
Next
.
Next
. This name will be used to name the compute nodes when
Next
screen, click
screen appears. Read the agreement, choose
.
Start RIS
.
Stop RIS
and then click
Next
Accept
.
Close
, and
.
tab.
Approve
button located on the right side of
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