HP ProLiant ML150 User Manual

HP Factory-Installed Operating System

Software for

Microsoft

®

Windows® 2000 Server

User Guide

July 2004 (First Edition)

Part Number 371500-001

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HP Factory-Installed Operating System Software for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
User Guide

July 2004 (First Edition)
Part Number 371500-001

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................... 5

Gathering Information................................................................................... 6

Certificate of Authenticity.................................................................................................. 7

Completing the Installation of the Factory-Installed Operating System .. 9

Multi-Language Operating System .................................................................................... 9

Operating System Installation .......................................................................................... 10

Signed Drivers for Windows 2000................................................................................... 10

Found New Hardware Wizard.......................................................................................... 11

Automatic Configuration.................................................................................................. 12

Licensing Mode ..........................................................................................................12

Administrator Password..............................................................................................12

Dynamic Disk Upgrade...............................................................................................12

Post-installation Tasks ............................................................................... 13

Logging On to the Server ................................................................................................. 13

Changing the Administrator Password............................................................................. 13

Altering Regional Settings ............................................................................................... 14

Changing Licensing Mode ............................................................................................... 15

Adding Licenses in Per-Seat Mode.............................................................................15

Installing Internet Information Service ............................................................................ 16

Configuring the Disk Drives ............................................................................................ 16

Creating an Additional Page File ..................................................................................... 17

Installing Tape Drives ...................................................................................................... 18

Medium Changer ........................................................................................................19

Installing Client Printer Drivers ....................................................................................... 19

Event Log Errors .............................................................................................................. 19

Backing Up the Server ..................................................................................................... 20

Configuring Network Protocols ....................................................................................... 20

Setting Up Remote Access Server ..............................................................................20

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Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 21

Software Technical Support.............................................................................................. 21

Reinstalling the Operating System....................................................................................22

Reinstalling from Multi-Language Operating System Restore CDs.......................... 22

Getting Help...................................................................................................................... 23

HP Website................................................................................................................. 23

Telephone Numbers ...................................................................................................23

4 HP Factory-Installed Operating System Software for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server User Guide

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for completing the installation of the

factory-installed Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server software operating system.

The operating system is preloaded on the server disk drive before the server is

shipped to you. The latest drivers are also loaded on the server disk drive and

integrated with the preloaded server operating system.

The normal server operating system installation process is shortened for a

preloaded server operating system. This installation should require approximately

20 to 25 minutes, compared to the normal CD installation time of an hour and a half.

You are required to enter user-specific information, such as the server name,

IP address, and regional settings.

The HP factory-installed software for Windows 2000 Server is:

• Ready to run. You are guided through a Mini-Setup wizard, after which any

HP specific components are installed and, where possible, configured. After any
required restarts of the operating system, the Windows 2000 installation is
complete and ready to perform any required user configuration.

• Preconfigured with the networking protocol TCP/IP.

NOTE: Windows 2000 Server requires TCP/IP services to be installed. The server must
be connected to an active network connection if a dynamically obtained IP address is
desired. An active network connection is not required if a static IP address is supplied
during the installation.

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• Preconfigured with the New Technology File System (NTFS). Many new

features in Windows 2000 software require NTFS. One of these features

promotes the server to a domain controller to use Microsoft Active Directory.

NTFS also offers greater security. Review the Microsoft documentation for

Windows 2000 software to properly configure the server and to understand how

to use NTFS with Windows 2000 software, while concurrently using previous

versions of Microsoft Windows NT® in a network infrastructure.

• Preconfigured with Microsoft Service Pack 4 as a part of the operating system.

The Service Pack includes updates, components, and tools that enhance the

operation of the operating system. The operating system does not allow the

Service Pack to be uninstalled.

• Preconfigured with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6

Service Pack 1, and the Security Rollup Package for Internet Explorer 6.

For additional information about Microsoft Windows 2000 Server software, go to the
following websites:

http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/windows2000

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000

IMPORTANT: Complete the operating system installation before installing any additional
hardware options.

IMPORTANT: If prompted for an installation path for files to be copied during the installation
of additional hardware or software components, supply the path
files. If prompted for HP driver files, supply the path
subdirectories in this path. Click Browse to view the directory.

C:\HPDRVRS. Driver files are located in

C:\I386 for the original

Gathering Information

For details on information required during the software installation, refer to the
operating system documentation provided with the server.

For complete hardware installation information, refer to the server documentation.

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Certificate of Authenticity

IMPORTANT: Note where the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label is located on the server

and record the product key for future reference.

The COA label is used to:

• Complete the installation of the factory-installed operating system

• Upgrade the factory-installed operating system using the Microsoft Upgrade

program for license validation

• Reinstall the operating system because of a failure that has permanently

disabled it

The COA label location varies by server model. On rack-mounted server models, the

COA label is located either on the front section of the right panel or on the right front

corner of the top panel. On tower models, the COA label is located toward the rear of

the top panel of the server. The 25-character product key located on the COA label is

required to complete the installation of the operating system and reinstall the

operating system at any time in the future.

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