Setup guide

Workflow for Installing from Scratch or Upgrad-
ing Linux
Follow this workflow when you need to completely rebuild your system: from
connecting the hardware peripherals and storage arrays, to installing the
operating system, and installing, licensing, and configuring the software
components.
Most of this workflow also applies when you need to reinstall or upgrade the
operating system without changing your hardware or storage setup. A new
distribution of Linux may sometimes be required for a new version or service
pack of the software, or for newer hardware platforms. To determine whether
you need to upgrade Linux for a new application version or hardware platform,
see Do I Need to Reinstall Linux? (page 33).
To install your system from scratch or upgrade Linux:
1 Gather the following materials and documentation for your installation:
■ The installation disc for the Linux operating system. Your
workstations ship with the custom Autodesk distribution of Red Hat
Enterprise Linux on DVD. For information on the version of Linux
required for your hardware platform, see Do I Need to Reinstall Linux?
(page 33).
■ The Discreet Kernel Utilities (DKU) and software installation package.
For major releases, the software installation packages are available
on the USB key. For service packs and extensions, the software
packages are distributed as tar files. Links to the tar are provided in
the Release Announcement you received from Autodesk.
■ The Release Notes for the software version or service pack you plan
to install. .
■ The Hardware Setup Guide for your workstation. This document
contains detailed information on setting up your workstation.
2 Make sure the hardware meets all the system requirements. See your
Release Notes.
3 If you are installing your hardware perform the following tasks:
■ Verify your hardware shipment, and make sure your facility meets
the documented power and air conditioning requirements for the
hardware components.
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