Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP Integrity Servers April, 2007
Abstract This paper describes the level of support available for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise and Datacenter Editions with Service Pack 2 (SP 2) for Itanium-based Systems, including: • • • • Supported server platforms Recommend system configuration Procedures for new installations Known issues with workarounds Microsoft provides Windows Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit Editions. The focus of this paper is for the Intel Itanium (IA64) processor family.
application requirements to make certain your system can run both the operating system and your software. Most software vendors have this information posted to their website. Table 1.
d. If the registry is not unlocked properly you will receive the following error message when attempting to install the Service Pack: “This service pack (or hotfix) has not been qualified by your hardware vendor for installation on this copy of Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Server. Please contact your hardware vendor for additional information on obtaining a Service Pack that has been qualified for your system configuration.” e. Install the Microsoft Service Pack 2 Update. f. Relock the registry. g.
Q: I am happy with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and no service pack. Am I still supported? A: HP strongly recommends that you upgrade to the latest Service Pack to ensure system reliability and security. If you have a support call and you are not running with Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 you will be asked to upgrade. Q: I don’t plan to move to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Will HP still support me with QFEs and other HP value add software updates via the HP web site? A: Yes.
Issue: Installed Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (no Service Pack) which was part of the Windows Solution Release 3.0 (April 2004). Using the HP reinstall media 14E English, upgraded to Integrity Support Pack 5.0 and Service Pack 2 Release Candidate build. Internet Explorer displays a script error in the services portion of Manage my computer. There are no services showing at extended services page.
Issue: After installing Windows Solution 2.0 (February 2004) Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (no Service Pack) then upgrading to SP 2 Release Candidate build. There is a blank "Web Content Zone" in "Security Tab" from the "Internet Properties" when you right click on "Internet Explorer" Icon from the desktop. If you check from within Internet explorer, then internet options, everything is visible.
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