Chapter 2. Installing Software
Before you install software in your server, you must determine the
software, hardware, and operating system requirements for your
operating environment. Because some models come with special
adapters, you might need to use the configuration programs on an
adapter's configuration diskette, such as the ServeRAID
Configuration diskette, before you install an operating system and
other software.
This chapter describes the factors that you might want to consider
before selecting and installing an operating system and other
software in your server. This chapter also describes operating
system installation. You can install an operating system through
ServerGuide or a separately purchased, off-the-shelf operating
system.
This chapter also includes instructions for configuring the IBM
Ethernet Quad PeerMaster PCI Server Adapter that comes in some
models. Finally, this chapter contains a comprehensive checklist for
completing the installation.
At this time, you should have unpacked your server and attached
cables to it. (Refer to the Setup sheet for instructions.) Be sure to
read the publications that come with the IBM ServerGuide package
before you set up your server. That chapter also includes
instructions for using the CD-ROM drive.
Note: If you need service or assistance, see Chapter 8, “Getting
Help, Service, and Information” on page 359.
This chapter contains:
Software Considerations
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Installing an Operating System .................... 22
Before You Begin ........................... 23
OS/2 and Novell NetWare Installation .............. 24
OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Fixpaks ................... 25
SCO OpenServer Installation .................... 25
Windows NT Installation ...................... 25
DOS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
All Other Installations ........................ 26
About ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starting the ServerGuide Main CD ................ 27
Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 1996 21
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