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

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Prepared By Compaq Windows NT Integration

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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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respective companies.

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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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Local security accounts

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Preferences set for administrative tools and accessories

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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.

EATURES NOT AFFECTED BY THE MIGRATION

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OMPAQ MIGRATION SCENARIOS

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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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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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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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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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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

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Startup

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