Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

8-10 Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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For a list of operating systems supported by the ProLiant DL360 G2 server,
visit the Compaq FTP site:
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-310.pdf
To determine whether an operating system supports a particular feature, visit
the Compaq FTP site:
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os%20feature%20matrix%20103000.pdf
Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD
The SmartStart CD is the recommended method for loading system software,
thereby achieving a well-integrated server and ensuring maximum
dependability and supportability. The SmartStart CD contains ROMPaq and
other server management tools.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the SmartStart CD to load system software if the system was
purchased with a factory-installed operating system. Refer to the Compaq
Factory-Installed Operating System Software User Guide for software installation
guidelines.
SmartStart performs the following functions:
■ Auto-detect and configure server hardware and drive arrays.
■ Install any major server operating system using packaged product CDs.
■ Install the latest Compaq optimized drivers, ROMPaqs, and
management agents.
■ Deploy and maintain multiple servers using the Integration Server
Management and Replication tools.
■ Create and copy standard server configuration scripts using the Scripting
Toolkit and Configuration Replication Utility.
■ Test Compaq server hardware.
■ Create support software diskettes to update drivers.
For more information about SmartStart, refer to the documentation shipped
with the server.
SmartStart Diskette Builder
The SmartStart Diskette Builder is a utility that uses data stored on the
SmartStart CD to create support diskettes. Support diskettes can be created for