Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 on HP Integrity Servers System Recovery Guide HP Part Number: T8704-96018 Published: April 2010
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Table of Contents About This Document.........................................................................................................5 Intended Audience.................................................................................................................................5 New and Changed Information in This Edition.....................................................................................5 Document Organization.....................................................................
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About This Document This document describes how to use the system recovery features available on HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1). The document printing date and part number indicate the document’s current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. Minor changes may be made at reprint without changing the printing date. The document part number changes when extensive changes are made.
KeyCap The name of a keyboard key or graphical interface item (such as buttons, tabs, and menu items). Note that Return and Enter both refer to the same key. Computer output Text displayed by the computer. User input Commands and other text that you type. Command A command name or qualified command phrase. Ctrl+x A key sequence. A sequence such as Ctrl+x indicates that you must hold down the key labeled Ctrl while you press another key or mouse button.
should subscribe to the appropriate product support service. See your HP sales representative for details. You can find the latest version of this document on line at: http://www.docs.hp.com Manufacturing Part Number Supported Operating Systems Supported SmartSetup Supported Products Version (Servers) Publication Date 5992–4472 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Version 6.
1 Recovery Options for HP Integrity Servers Running Windows Server 2008 HP Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems provide multiple options to help you restore the state, data, and configuration of the OS in the event of a problem.
2. For systems running Windows Server 2008 SP2 (or earlier): a. At the EFI menu, select Windows and press Enter.. NOTE: In rx2660 systems where EFI “Fast Initialization” has been enabled, a Smart Array message displays, asking you to press the F8 or Escape key. Please wait for this message to go away before proceeding to the next step. b. Immediately press F8 (you must be very fast). If the system boots to Windows instead, it means you were not fast enough, and you must reboot the system and start over.
2. For systems running Windows Server 2008 SP2 (or earlier): a. At the EFI menu, select Windows and press Enter. NOTE: In rx2660 systems where EFI “Fast Initialization” has been enabled, a Smart Array message displays, asking you to press the F8 or Escape key. Please wait for this message to go away before proceeding to the next step. b. Immediately press F8 (you must be very fast). If the system boots to Windows instead, it means you were not fast enough, and you must reboot the system and start over.
ResQme is an extensible job handler written in Python that runs in the “Advanced Console.” Each job is an independent operation that collects and displays data about the failed system. These jobs include inspecting disks, accessing registry data, and gathering files to perform troubleshooting operations. ResQme is provided as a tool for the local system administrator, but should never be used without the guidance of an HP Support Engineer.
