HP ProLiant Storage Server User Guide (440584-003, September 2007)

Completing syst
em configuration
After the stora
ge server is physically set up and the b asic configuration is established, additional setup
tasks must be co
mpleted. D epending on the deployment scenario of the storage server, these steps can
vary. These additional steps can include:
• Running Microsoft Windows Update—HP highly re commends that you run Microsoft Windows
updates to identify, review, and install the latest, applicable, critical security updates on the storage
server. For recommendations, instructions, and documentation to help manage the software
update, hotfix, and securit y p atches process on the storage ser ver, see Microsoft Software Updates
on HP ProLiant Storage Servers at h
ttp://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/storageservers.html.
• Creating an
d managing users and groups—User and group information and permissions
determine w
hether a user can access files. If the storage server is deployed into a workgroup
environme
nt, this user and group information is stored locally on the device. By contrast, if the
storage se
rver is deployed into a domain environment, user and group information is stored
on the domain.
• Joining workgroup and domains—These are the two system environments for users and groups.
Because u
sers and groups in a domain environment are managed through standard Windows or
Active Directory domain administration methods, this docu ment discusses only local users and
groups, which are stored and managed o n the storage server. For information on managing users
and groups on a domain, see the domain documentation available on the Microsoft web site.
• Using Et
hernet NIC teaming (optional)—Select models are equipped with an HP or Broadcom
NIC Team
ing utility. The utility allows a dministrators to configu re and monitor Ethernet network
interf
ace controller (NIC ) teams in a Windows-based operating system. These teams provide
option
s for increasing fault tolerance and throughput.
• Activating iLO 2 Advanced features using a license key—The Remote Console feature of iLO 2
requires a license key. The key is included with the storage server inside the Country Kit. See the
iLO 2 Advanced License Pack for activation instructions.
• Adjus
t logging for system, application, and security events.
• Installing third-party software applications—For example, these might include an antivirus
application that you install.
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