Hp COMPAQ PROLIANT 4000, COMPAQ PROSIGNIA 300, COMPAQ PROLIANT 4500 Migrating to Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

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Overview Windows NT F ea ture s

Not Affe cte d by the Migration

Conside rations Be fore Migrating

Compaq Migration Scenarios

Outline of the Migration Process

Backup the Server Determine Hard Drive

Space Requirements Disable Startup Settings Compaq Software Support

Diskette Installation Overview

Migration Scenario 1 Migration Scenario 2 Migration Scenario 3 Migration Scenario 4 Upgrading the Compaq

Insight Management Agents Summary

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Migrating to Microsoft Windows NT Server

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4.0 on Compaq Servers

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The information presented in this White Paper provides guidelines and requirements to

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migrate Compaq Servers running Microsoft Windows NT Server Version 3.51 to

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Microsoft Windows NT Server Version 4.0. This document presumes that you have a

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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

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This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested.

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The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available

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solution. This test is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure

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compliance with any federal, state or local requirements. Compaq does not warrant products other

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than its own strictly as stated in Compaq product warranties.

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Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their

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respective companies.

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Compaq, Contura, Deskpro, Fastart, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, PageMarq, Systempro,

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Systempro/LT, ProLiant, TwinTray, ROMPaq, LicensePaq, QVision, SLT, ProLinea, SmartStart,

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NetFlex, DirectPlus, QuickFind, RemotePaq, BackPaq, TechPaq, SpeedPaq, QuickBack, PaqFax,

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Presario, SilentCool, CompaqCare (design), Aero, SmartStation, MiniStation, and PaqRap,

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registered United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Netelligent, Armada, Cruiser, Concerto, QuickChoice, ProSignia, Systempro/XL, Net1, LTE

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Elite, Vocalyst, PageMate, SoftPaq, FirstPaq, SolutionPaq, EasyPoint, EZ Help, MaxLight,

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MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, Innovate logo, Wonder Tools logo in

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black/white and color, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of

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Compaq Computer Corporation.

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Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their

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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server and Workstation, Microsoft SQL Server

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for Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Migrating to Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 on Compaq Servers

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First Edition (January 1997)

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Document Number 467A/0197

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There are many reasons for migrating to Windows NT Server 4.0. Enhancements and new features

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for Windows NT Server 4.0 provide an ideal platform to support file-and-print, application server,

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and internet/intranet computing environments.

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New features and enhancements include:

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Better performance and ease-of-use in TCP/IP networks

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User interface more consistent with Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0

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Remote Boot (RIPL) support for diskless Windows and DOS clients

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Improved support for remote clients with Remote Access Services (RAS)

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Improved interoperability with NetWare servers through Gateway (and Client) Services for NetWare

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Expanded support for graphics and multimedia

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Better networking and security management

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New application and file system support

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Expanded printing and font capabilities

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The Administrative wizards group the common server management tools into a single place making it easier for an administrator to manage user accounts and other function.

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Microsoft Internet Information Server is included in the Windows NT Server 4.0 kit/license.

The Windows NT Server 4.0 operating system now provides better wide-area networking tools and a powerful internet/intranet server platform. Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 reference documentation for more detailed information.

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Windows NT Server 4.0.

This White Paper does not cover upgrading from Windows NT Workstation 3.51 to

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Windows NT Server 4.0 upgrade process uses the setting from the following features of Windows

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NT Server 3.51 to ease the upgrade process:

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Local security accounts

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Custom settings in the registry

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Preferences set for administrative tools and accessories

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Network adapter settings

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Network protocol and service configuration settings

You are not required to perform any special preparation to maintain these features.

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ONSIDERATIONS BEFORE MIGRATING

Before you begin the migration, decide what you want to accomplish and what method you want to use. The method you choose affects the procedures you must perform to accomplish your goals.

No matter which method you choose, Compaq highly recommends that you backup your system BEFORE you begin the upgrade process.

Compaq has identified some considerations that might affect your configuration and migration method. These considerations are as follows:

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If you intend to keep a copy of Windows NT Server 3.51 on the server with Windows NT Server 4.0, you must:

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This White Paper does not cover running dual versions of Windows NT on your server. However, if you decide to maintain dual versions, Compaq recommends that you refer to the documentation set provided with the Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 software.

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If your installation consists of domain controllers and multiple servers, you might need to perform a sequence of upgrades. Microsoft recommends that you upgrade the Primary Domain Controller (PDC) on a Windows NT Server 3.51 network to Windows NT Server 4.0 before upgrading the Backup Domain Controller(s) (BDC). If you upgrade a server that is not the PDC first, all the new security information installed for Windows NT Server 4.0 is replaced when the server restarts. The server automatically replicates all information from the Windows NT Server 3.51 Domain controller. You can eliminate this problem by first upgrading the Primary Domain Controller.

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If you are upgrading without Compaq SmartStart, you must install the Compaq Support Software, (which updates or installs Compaq device drivers and support software) after installing the Windows NT Server 4.0 operating system.

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Maintain the data integrity in current file systems and partitions. Completely backup your server.

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Compaq tested four migration scenarios. Each migration scenario was performed as an in-place

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upgrade. The Windows NT Server 4.0 replaces the Windows NT Server 3.51 operating system.

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Details on the migration configuration are located before the text describing the scenarios.

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the documentation set provided with the Windows NT Server 4.0 software.

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Backup the Server

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Compaq highly recommends that you backup your server BEFORE you begin the

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upgrade process.

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Determine Hard Drive Space Requirements

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The Windows NT Server 4.0 Setup program requires that you reserve temporary hard drive space

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on the server to perform the upgrade from Windows NT 3.51. The amount of temporary space you

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need depends on the Setup method you choose. Installing from a network requires more space

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than installing from CD-ROM.

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The following provides an estimate of the temporary hard drive space required by the Windows NT

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Server 4.0 migration process using either installation method.

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sufficient hard drive space.

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If you want to maintain dual installations, Compaq recommends that you refer to

UTLINE OF THE MIGRATION PROCESS

Backup the server Determine hard drive space requirements Obtain current Windows NT 3.51 support (SSD) Disable startup options /services Upgrade Windows NT Server Upgrade non-Microsoft drivers Re-install disabled options/services Install the SSD Re-install the Compaq Insight Manager Agents Install the Microsoft Service Pack

Migrating Windows NT Server 4.0 source files from a network directory - Approximately 100 Megabytes

Migrating using the Windows NT Server 4.0 installation CD from Microsoft - Approximately 10 Megabytes

Windows NT Server 4.0 displays a warning message if the server does not have

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Disable Startup Settings

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It is only necessary to make modifications to the device and/or service setting if any of the devices

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or services mentioned in the following sections were previously installed or enabled.

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the upgrade process issues; the upgrade process can continue with all of the appropriate

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services enabled.

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Compaq recommends that you disable certain Service and Device Startup settings before beginning

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a Windows NT Server 4.0 migration. This can reduce the number of warnings similar to the

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following message from displaying during the installation process:

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Disabling Insight Agents and SNMP Services

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Follow these steps:

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1. Select the

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2. Select the

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3. Open the Services applet. The following screen displays:

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4. Highlight Insight Agents then select Startup.

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The Services dialogue screen displays (shown on next page).

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Disabling or enabling the startup services does NOT have a detrimental effect on

At least one service or driver failed during system startup. Use the Event Viewer to examine the Event Log for details.

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Main Window

Control Panel

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5. Change the “Startup Type” to

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6. Select “Close” to exit the service applet.

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If you previously installed the SNMP Service, it should also be disabled via the Control Panel

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Services applets. To disable the SNMP Service, repeat steps 1-5, replacing Insights Agents with SNMP Service in step #4.

Disabling Compaq ProLiant Storage System and Compaq Systems Management Services Devices

You must disable the Compaq ProLiant Storage System setting before you upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 to avoid Service Management errors.

1. Access the Windows NT Server Control Panel, then select displays:

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Disabled

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Devices

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2. Highlight

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Monitor dialogue screen displays:

3. Change the “Startup Type” to confirm the selection.

NOTE: A message displays warning you that changing these settings might cause the system to become unstable. Ignore the message and select

4. To disable the Compaq Systems Management Service, repeat steps 1-3, replacing Compaq ProLiant Storage System with Compaq Systems Management Service in step #2.

5. Select

NOTE: If you plan on maintaining both versions of Windows NT on your server, do

not disable the Compaq SCSI Device Monitor. If a warning message displays after the upgrade process is complete, select You can return to the Event Viewer later to view the Event Log and make any necessary modifications.

Compaq Software Support Diskette Installation Overview

Compaq recommends that you upgrade to the latest SSD version if your SSD version is earlier than 1.18.

The following screen displays after you run Setup on the Compaq Software Support Diskettes:

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Compaq ProLiant Storage System

Disabled

Close

to exit the Devices applet.

then select

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OK

to continue with the installation process.

Startup

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Yes

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Yes

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Select the

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hardware configuration.

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The following screen is a sample display of the SSD

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to continue the SSD installation or upgrade process.

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Express

button, which installs or upgrades the appropriate drivers depending on your

Express

selection. Select the

update

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Migration Scenario 1

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Windows NT 4.0 Set-Up Method

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The following steps describe the process and when upgrading from an installation of Windows

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NT Server 3.51 CD from Compaq SmartStart (SSD 1.18B) on a Compaq ProLiant 5000 directly

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from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.

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System Processor(s) Four 166-MHz Pentium Pro

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Memory 128 MB

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Disk Controller Compaq SMART-2/P Controller

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Drive Configuration Two 4-GB (RAID1)

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Network Controller Compaq NetFlex-3 100 VG Controller

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Operating System Compaq SmartStart Windows NT Server 3.51, Windows NT Server 4.0

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Software Windows NT SSD, version 1.19 and Compaq Insight Management Agents, version 3.10 or later

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1. Backup your server completely, including the Registry.

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2. Obtain the latest Compaq Support Software Disk (SSD 1.20 or higher). Obtain the latest

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SmartStart CD to obtain the latest Compaq Support utilities or consult the Compaq Web site (www.compaq.com).

If you previously installed SNMP Service, disable it. See pages 6 - 7. If you previously installed the Compaq Insight Manager Agents, disable them. See

pages 6 - 7.

If you currently have the Compaq ProLiant Storage System installed, disable it. See

pages 7 - 8.

3. You can choose from the following Windows NT 4.0 installation methods:

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4. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive. a) From the file manager, select the drive letter that represents the CD-ROM drive. b) Change to the i386 directory. Select c) Type:

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5. The “Windows NT 4.0 Installation/Upgrade” screen displays. Press

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prompted; this starts the installation of Windows NT Server 4.0. Follow the instructions and remove the CD from the drive when you are prompted.

6. When the system re-starts, the Microsoft install might detect a CPQARRAY or another type of hard disk controller. You are then asked to enter additional driver information. Your available choices are:

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Select

Support Software.

7. Press the agreement, press F8 for “I agree” or press

8. The next screen asks if you want to:

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Select

9. You may then choose to scan the hard drive or skip detection.

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10. After your disk scan completes, a rectangular bar displays in the lower half of the screen or monitor, indicating files are being copied to your hard disk. At some point during the file copy process, the following message might display:

Setup has determined the following file did not originate from Microsoft:

oemnadnf.inf

This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer.

Your choices are:

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Press the Press the letter S to specify additional drivers, or Press F3 to exit.

Press Press the letter N to install a new version, or Press F3 to exit.

Press Press

Enter

Press Press Press F1 for help.

ESC

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key to continue, or

Enter

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Enter

key to continue. The licensing screen displays. After reading the licensing

ESC

for “I do not agree”.

Enter

to upgrade, or

Enter

to upgrade.

Enter

to scan the hard drive, or

ESC

to skip detection.

to scan your hard drive.

Enter

to replace the file, or

ESC

to skip file, or

to skip the file.

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11. A similar message displays again at some point in the file copy process:

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Press

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message might display. Press

12. When you are prompted, re-start the computer and the set up process continues.

13. Re-insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD when prompted. Wait several seconds before pressing the

OK

button, otherwise a message repeatedly displays requesting that you insert the Windows

NT 4.0 CD in the CD-ROM drive.

14. You are asked to verify that the hardware configuration listed matches your computer. If your hardware matches, press configuration.

15. When requested, enter your registration ID or number.

16. Setup prompts you to create an Emergency Repair Diskette at this point. Insert a blank, formatted diskette into the drive and select OK.

IMPORTANT:

Repair Diskette.

17. The next screen asks you to select the most common components. The Accessories, Communications, Games, Multimedia and Accessibility Options are selected by default. You may alternatively choose the option, “Show me the list of components so I can choose.”

18. Press

19. Select the

20. Select the

The system restarts when the file copying and basic upgrade process is completed.

21. After you log on the first time in the Windows NT 4.0 environment, several error messages might display. The following table lists these messages and some comments about them.

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Setup has determined the following file did not originate from Microsoft:

netflx.dll

This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer.

ESC

to skip the file; the setup process continues to completion.

If you have the Compaq Smart SCSI Array Controller installed, a similar

to skip the file in each case encountered.

ESC

Enter

to continue, otherwise select the correct hardware

Compaq and Microsoft recommend that you create an Emergency

Enter

to continue or choose additional components.

Finish

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Error Message Comment

SNMP.EXE unable to locate SNMPAPI.DLL in specified path

DHCP Server will now terminate because existent database needs conversion to NT SVR format. DHCP will auto start after conversion.

WINS cannot come up because it needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. Click OK to terminate WINS, WINS will auto start after conversion.

Service Control Manager states that at least one service or driver failed during start-up.

22. Remove SNMP and re-install the SNMP Services from the Control Panel icon, select the

NETWORK SNMP Service

then re-install them.

23. Install SSD 1.20, or later, select server.

24. Reboot the server.

25. Re-install the Compaq Insight Manager Agents (version 3.10 or higher), if they were previously installed, from the Compaq System Manager CD. Select version of the Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Reboot the computer or server. If you choose to re-install a pre-existing version, remove the Agents before re-installing.

NOTE: Always install the Compaq SSD program and reboot the server before installing the Compaq Insight Manager Agents.

26. You can optionally install Microsoft Service Pack 2.

27. Your upgrade should be complete. However, check the Event Viewer for additional information.

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The SNMP error usually occurs if you fail or disable the service before starting.

The DHCP error only occurs if you previously installed DHCP.

The WINS error only occurs if you previously installed WINS.

There can be multiple causes of this error message, check the event viewer or log under Administration Tools and correct any issues that might have been overlooked.

applet, select the Services tab (next to the Identification tab), double click on the

, follow the instructions. It is necessary first to remove the SNMP services and

Express

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Migration Scenario 2

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The following steps outline the process when upgrading to Windows NT 4.0 from Windows NT

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Server 3.51 CD from Compaq SmartStart (SSD 1.18B) on a Compaq ProLiant 4000 using boot

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floppies. The server migration to Windows NT Server 4.0 was performed using Microsoft

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Windows NT Server 4.0 CD.

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System Processor(s) Four 166-MHz Pentium Pro

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Memory 64 MB

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Disk Controller Compaq SMART-2/P Controller

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Drive Configuration Three 4-GB (RAID0) - No Fault Tolerance

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Network Controller Compaq NetFlex-3 100 VG Controller

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Operating System Compaq SmartStart Windows NT Server 3.51, Windows NT Server 4.0

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Software Windows NT SSD, version 1.19 and Compaq Insight Management Agents, version 3.10 or later

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If you previously installed the SNMP Service, disable it. See pages 6 - 7.

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If you previously installed the Compaq Insight Manager Agents, disable them. See pages 6 - 7.

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If you currently have the Compaq ProLiant Storage System installed, disable it. See pages 7 - 8.

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"Considerations Before Migrating" on page 4. It contains important information that

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affects your installation regardless of the method you choose.

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Creating Windows NT 4.0 Boot Diskettes

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The Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 CD is bootable. However, there may be instances where creating

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boot diskettes is desirable. The following steps outline the boot diskettes creation process using

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the Setup program included with the Windows NT Server 4.0 CD:

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1. While the Windows NT 3.51 Server is live or active, place the Windows NT 4.0 CD into the

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2. Change to the drive letter of the CD-ROM. From the I386 directory, through the File

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Before you migrate your server to Windows NT Server 4.0, read the topic,

appropriate drive.

Manager RUN command, type This command starts the boot diskette creation process. The following is a screen shot example which displays the I386 directory.

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3. Insert a formatted, blank diskette when requested.

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4. Reboot your system when your diskette creation process is complete. The boot diskette

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(number one disk) should already be loaded in your primary diskette drive (also, the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM should already be inserted in the drive). Follow all instructions.

5. You are asked either to press skip hard disk detection, press

At some point during the file copy process, the following messages might display:

The file oemnadnf.inf did not originate from the Microsoft CD. netflx.dll did not originate from the Microsoft CD. cpqarray.sys did not originate from the Microsoft CD.

For each message, press

detected. Follow the instruction on the screen.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Wait several seconds before pressing the OK button, otherwise a message displays requesting that you insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD in the CDROM drive.

7. The setup process continues. The following error messages might display:

Unable to open the file x:\I386\netflx3.sys…a non-critical error has occurred

This error may occur for OEMSETUP.INF, NETFLX3.EXE, NETFLX3.HLP, and

NETFLX3.CPL or other Compaq files.

In each case, press

8. Continue the upgrade or install process by following instructions and choosing the software component you want to install.

9. Follow the instructions and reboot the system when you are prompted.

IMPORTANT: Compaq and Microsoft recommend that you create an Emergency

Repair Diskette.

10. When you are prompted, remove the diskette from the drive and restart the server.

After you log on the first time in the Windows NT 4.0 environment, several error messages

might display. These messages depend on whether DHCP, WINS, SNMP were installed or enabled previously on Windows NT 3.51. There might also be a “Dr. Watson error.” This occurs when access violation (0x00000000) error to display. This error might not occur if SNMP was disabled prior to the upgrade process.

The following table lists several error messages and comments about them.

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Enter

to detect a hard disk controller or to press the letter S to

Enter

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ESC

to skip. Do NOT replace these files or any others that are

ESC

to ignore. These errors are non-critical, as was previously stated.

SNMP.EXE, CPQMGMT.EXE

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Error Message Comments

SNMP.EXE unable to locate SNMPAPI.DLL in specified path.

DHCP Server will now terminate because existent database needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. DHCP will auto start after conversion.

\WINS cannot come up because it needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. Click OK to terminate WINS, WINS will auto start after conversion.

Service Control Manager states that at least one service or driver failed during start-up.

11. Remove SNMP and re-install the SNMP Services from the Control Panel icon, select the

NETWORK SNMP Service

12. Install SSD 1.20, or later, select server. Do NOT update the HAL using the Compaq SSD program with version 1.20.

13. Reboot the server.

14. Re-install the Compaq Insight Manager Agents (version 3.10 or higher), if they were previously installed, from the Compaq System Manager CD. Select version of the Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Reboot the computer or server. If you choose to re-install a pre-existing version, remove the Agents before re-installing.

NOTE: Always install the Compaq SSD program and reboot the server before installing the Compaq Insight Manager Agents.

15. You can optionally install Microsoft Service Pack 2.

Your upgrade should be complete. However, check the Event Viewer for additional information.

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The SNMP error only occurs if you enabled the service before starting.

The DHCP error only occurs if you previously installed DHCP.

The WINS error only occurs if you previously installed WINS.

There can be multiple causes of this error message. Check the event viewer or log under Administration Tools and correct any issues that might have been overlooked.

applet, select the Services tab (next to the Identification tab), double click on the

, follow the instructions. Remove the SNMP services and then re-install.

Express

, update all the necessary components, and reboot the

Update

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Migration Scenario 3

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Windows NT 4.0 Set-up Method

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The following steps outline the process when upgrading from an installation of Windows NT

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Server 3.51 CD to Windows NT 4.0 on a Compaq ProLiant 5000 directly from the Windows NT

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4.0 CD-ROM.

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System Processor(s) Four 166-MHz Pentium Pro

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Memory 128 MB

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Disk Controller Compaq SMART-2/P Controller

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Drive Configuration Two 4-GB (RAID1)

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Network Controller Compaq NetFlex-3 100 VG Controller

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Operating System Compaq SmartStart Windows NT Server 3.51, Windows NT Server 4.0

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Software Windows NT SSD, version 1.19 and Compaq Insight Management Agents, version 3.10 or later

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1. Backup your server completely.

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2. Obtain the latest Compaq Support Software Disk (SSD 1.20 or higher). Secure the latest

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SmartStart CD to obtain the latest Compaq Support utilities or consult the Compaq Web site (www.compaq.com).

If you previously installed the SNMP Service, disable it. See pages 6 - 7. If you previously installed the Compaq Insight Manager Agents, disable them. See pages 6 - 7. If you currently have the Compaq ProLiant Storage System installed, disable it. See

pages 7 - 8.

NOTE:

"Considerations Before Migrating" on page 4. It contains important information that affects your installation regardless of the method you choose.

3. You can choose from the following Windows NT 4.0 installation methods:

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NOTE:

4. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. a) From the file manager, select the drive letter that represents the CD-ROM drive. b) Change to the i386 directory. c) Type in

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Direct CD-ROM install Boot-up floppies

For this scenario, the Direct CD-ROM method was chosen.

winnt32 /b

directory).

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5. The “Windows NT 4.0 Installation/Upgrade” screen displays. Press

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prompted; this starts the installation of Windows NT Server 4.0. Follow the instructions and remove the CD from the drive when you are prompted.

6. When the system re-starts, the Microsoft install might detect a CPQARRAY, SymbioLogic C810 PCI SCSI Host Adapter, or another type of hard disk controller. You are then asked to enter additional driver information. You should have the latest Compaq Software Support Diskette (SSD 1.20 or higher) available to insert into the floppy drive when prompted. Your available choices are:

−

Select

Support Software.

7. Press the agreement, press F8 for “I agree” or press

8. The next screen asks if you want to

−

Select

9. You may then choose to scan the hard drive or skip detection;

−

Press

10. After your disk scan completes, a rectangular bar displays in the lower half of the screen or monitor, indicating files are being copied to your hard disk. At some point during the file copy process, the following message might display:

Setup has determined the following file did not originate from Microsoft:

oemnadnf.inf

This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer.

Your choices are:

−

Press

(cont.)

Press the Press the letter S to specify additional drivers, or Press F3 to exit.

Press Press the letter N to install a new version, or Press F3 to exit.

Press Press

Enter

Press Press Press F1 for help.

ESC

Enter

key to continue, or

Enter

if you choose to specify additional drivers you must have the latest Compaq

Enter

key to continue. The licensing screen displays. After reading the licensing

ESC

for “I do not agree”.

Enter

to upgrade, or

Enter

to upgrade.

Enter

to scan the hard drive, or

ESC

to skip detection.

to scan your hard drive.

Enter

to replace the file, or

ESC

to skip file, or

to skip the file.

Enter

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11. The following message displays again at some point during the file copy process:

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Press

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12. When you are prompted, re-start the computer and the set up process continues.

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13. Re-insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD when prompted. Wait several seconds before pressing the

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14. You are asked to verify that the hardware configuration listed matches your computer. If your

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15. The next screen asks you to select the most common components. The Accessories,

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16. Select the

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17. A

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18. The system restarts when the file copying process is completed.

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19. After you log on the first time in the Windows NT 4.0 environment, several error messages

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20. Remove SNMP and re-install the SNMP Services from the Control Panel icon, select the

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21. Install SSD 1.20, or later, select

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22. Reboot the server.

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Setup has determined the following file did not originate from Microsoft: This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer.

NOTE:

message might display. Press

OK

button, otherwise a message displays requesting that you insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD

in the CD-ROM drive.

hardware matches, press

Communications, Games, Multimedia and Accessibility Option are selected by default. You may press

Finish Setup

might display. The following table lists these messages and comments about them:

Error Messages Comments

SNMP.EXE unable to locate SNMPAPI.DLL in specified path. The SNMP error only occurs if you enabled the service before

DHCP Server will now terminate because existent database needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. DHCP will auto start after conversion.

WINS can not come up because it needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. Click OK to terminate WINS, WINS will auto start after conversion.

Service Control Manager states that at least one service or driver failed during start-up.

NETWORK SNMP Service

(cont.)

ESC

to skip the file; the setup process continues.

If you have the Compaq Smart SCSI Array Controller installed, a similar

to skip the file in each case encountered.

ESC

Enter

to continue.

Enter

to continue or change any options.

button displays; select this button.

starting. The DHCP error only occurs if you previously installed DHCP.

The WINS error only occurs if you previously installed WINS.

There can be multiple causes of this error message. Check the event viewer or log under Administration Tools and correct any issues that might have been overlooked.

applet, select the

, follow the instructions.

Services

Express

tab (next to the Identification tab), double click on the

, update all the necessary components.

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23. Re-install the Compaq Insight Manager Agents (version 3.10 or higher), if they were

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previously installed, from the Compaq System Manager CD. Select version of the Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Reboot the computer or server. If you choose to re-install a pre-existing version, remove the Agents before re-installing.

NOTE: Always install the Compaq SSD program and reboot the server before

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installing the Compaq Insight Manager Agents.

25. You can optionally install Microsoft Service Pack 2.

26. Your upgrade should be complete. However, check the Event Viewer for additional information.

Migration Scenario 4 Windows NT 4.0 Set-up Method

The following steps outline the process when upgrading from an install of Windows NT Server 3.51 CD from Microsoft on a Compaq ProLiant 5000 directly from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.

System Processor(s) Four 166-MHz Pentium Pro Memory 64 MB Disk Controller Compaq SMART-2/P Controller Drive Configuration Three 4-GB (RAID0) - No Fault Tolerance Network Controller Compaq NetFlex-3 100 VG Controller Operating System Compaq SmartStart Windows NT Server 3.51, Windows NT Server 4.0 Software Windows NT SSD, version 1.19 and Compaq Insight Management Agents, version 3.10 or later

The following is step-by-step instructions on upgrading to Window NT 4.0 on a Compaq ProLiant

5000. SSD 1.20 and

1. Backup your server and registry completely.

2. Obtain and install the latest Compaq Support Software Disk . Secure the latest SmartStart CD to obtain the latest Compaq Support utilities or consult the Compaq Web site (www.compaq.com).

If you previously installed the SNMP Service, disable it. See pages 6 - 7. If you previously installed the Compaq Insight Manager Agents, disable the Agents via the

Control Panel Services applets. See pages 6 - 7.

If you currently have the Compaq ProLiant Storage System installed, disable it. See

pages 7 - 8.

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Service Pack 5

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were installed before the upgrade.

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3. You can choose the following Windows NT 4.0 installation methods:

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−

NOTE: For this scenario, the Direct CD-ROM method was chosen.

4. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive. a) From the file manager, select the drive letter that represents the CD-ROM drive. b) Change to the i386 directory. c) Type in

5. The “Windows NT 4.0 Installation/Upgrade” screen displays. Press prompted; this starts the installation of Windows NT Server 4.0. Follow the instructions and remove the CD from the drive when you are prompted.

6. The system re-starts, the Microsoft install detects a CPQARRAY and Symbio Logic C810 PCI SCSI Host Adapter, (or another type of hard disk controller might be detected depending on your hardware configuration). You are then asked to enter additional driver information. Your available choices are:

−

Select or press

Compaq Support Software.

7. Press the agreement, press F8 for “I agree” or

8. The next screen asks if you want to

−

Select or press

9. You may then choose to scan the hard drive or skip detection;

−

Press

10. After your disk scan completes, a rectangular bar displays in the lower half of the screen or monitor, indicating files are being copied to your hard disk. At some point during the file copy process, the following message might display:

(cont.)

Direct CD-ROM install Boot-up floppies

winnt32 /b

i386 directory).

Press the Press the letter S to specify additional drivers, or Press F3 to exit.

Press Press the letter N to install a new version, or Press F3 to exit.

Press Press

Enter

Setup has determined the following file did not originate from Microsoft:

oemnadnf.inf

This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer

Enter

key to continue. The licensing screen displays. After reading the licensing

Enter

to upgrade, or

Enter

to scan the hard drive, or

ESC

to skip detection.

to scan your hard drive

(to create boot floppies, you would type

key to continue, or

, if you choose to specify additional drivers you must have the latest

ESC

for “I do not agree”.

to upgrade.

winnt32 /ox

Enter

when you are

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Your choices are:

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−

Press

11. The following message displays again at some point during the file copy process:

This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer.

Press

NOTE:

message might be display. Press

12. When you are prompted, re-start the computer and the set up process continues.

13. Re-insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD when prompted. Wait several seconds before pressing the

OK

button, otherwise a message displays requesting that you insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD

in the CD-ROM drive.

14. Windows NT performs a setup a hardware configuration verification. Press the continue. You may encounter a series of in each case described below:

17. The next screen asks you to select the most common components. The Accessories, Communications, Games, Multimedia and Accessibility Option are selected by default. You may press

18. Press

19. Select the

Setup prompts you to create an Emergency Repair Diskette at this time. Insert a blank,

formatted diskette into the drive and select OK.

IMPORTANT:

Repair Diskette.

Finish Setup

20. A

21. The system restarts when the file copying and basic upgrade process is completed.

(cont.)

Enter

Press Press Press F1 for help.

ESC

Setup has determined the following file did not originate from Microsoft:

netflx.dll

ESC

An error occurred… Unable to open the file D:\I386\netflx3.sys…. An error occurred… Unable to open the file D:\I386\netflx3.dll…. An error occurred… Unable to open the file D:\I386\oemsetup.inf…. An error occurred… Unable to open the file D:\I386\netflx3.exe…. An error occurred… Unable to open the file D:\I386\netflx3.hlp…. An error occurred… Unable to open the file D:\I386\netflx3.cpl….

Enter

to replace the file, or

ESC

to skip file, or

to skip the file.

to skip the file; the setup process continues to completion.

If you have the Compaq Smart SCSI Array Controller installed a similar

to skip the file in each case encountered.

ESC

Enter

to continue, or change any options.

to continue or choose additional components.

Compaq and Microsoft recommend that you create an Emergency

button displays; select this button.

, in each press the

Ignore

button to

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22. After you log on the first time in the Windows NT 4.0 environment, several error messages

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might display. The following table lists these messages and comments about them:

Error Messages Comments

SNMP.EXE unable to locate SNMPAPI.DLL in specified path The SNMP error only occurs if you previously installed SNMP. DHCP Server will now terminate because existent database

needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. DHCP will auto start after conversion.

WINS can not come up because it needs conversion to Windows NT SVR format. Click OK to terminate WINS, WINS will auto start after conversion.

Service Control Manager states that at least one service or driver failed during start-up.

23. Install SSD 1.20, or later, select server.

24. Remove the SNMP Service. From the Control Panel icon, select the select the follow the instructions. Re-install the SNMP Service. Reboot the Server.

25. Reboot the server.

26. Re-install the Compaq Insight Manager Agents (version 3.10 or higher), if they were previously installed, from the Compaq System Manager CD. Select version of the Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Reboot the computer or server. If you choose to re-install a pre-existing version, remove the Agents before re-installing.

NOTE: Always install the Compaq SSD program and reboot the server before installing the Compaq Insight Manager Agents.

27. You can optionally install Microsoft Service Pack 2.

28. Your upgrade should be complete. However, check the Event Viewer for additional information.

Upgrading the Compaq Insight Management Agents

The procedures that follow outline the necessary steps to update your system with the Compaq Insight Management Agents 3.10 or later software. From the Windows perform the following steps:

1. Insert the Insight Agent Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2.

Locate the Agent directory, (the path is then locate the Windows NT directory, then choose the setup.cmd or setup.exe.

3. Select

(cont.)

Express

Services

Continue

tab (next to the Identification tab), double click on the

x:\agents\win-nt\eng\setup.cmd

at the Insight Agents Setup screen.

The DHCP error only occurs if you previously installed DHCP.

The WINS error only occurs if you previously installed WINS.

There can be multiple causes of this error message, check the event viewer or log under Administration Tools and correct any issues that might have been overlooked.

, update all the necessary components, and reboot the

NETWORK

Update

My Computer

; where x is the CD-ROM drive letter)

applet,

SNMP Service

to load the latest

applet,

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4. Setup prompts that it detects a copy of the Insight Agents on your system.

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5. Select

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platform.

6. The next screen displays a list of Manage Agents and Remote Log Destinations. You have the option to:

−

Select OK when complete to accept changes.

7. Select

8. Restart the server to implement the latest Compaq Insight Manager Agents.

(cont.)

Update

on this screen to upgrade the Insight Agents on your Windows NT 4.0

Add or Remove Agents Add or Remove Remote Event Log Destinations

Exit to Windows NT

, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive.

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Summary

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In conclusion, it is important to always

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of major hardware/software modification. For each scenario described in this paper there are

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common basic steps and there are differences because of the specific hardware/software

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components of your system. Obtain and maintain the latest Compaq software support programs

.

(SSD) and the latest Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Following the steps outlined in this paper

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should provide a smooth migration process.

.

(cont.)

backup

and

restore

your data before beginning any type

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