Server Configuration and Management
Compaq offers an extensive set of features and tools to support effective server
configuration and management. Some are listed below:
Compaq SmartStart™
Compaq ROM-based Setup Utility
Compaq Remote-Flash Redundant ROM
Microsoft Windows 2000 Utilities
Microsoft Windows NT Utilities
Novell NetWare Utilities
Compaq Insight Manager
Compaq Integrated Management Log
Compaq Integrated Management Display
Compaq SmartStart
Compaq SmartStart, which is located on the SmartStart and Support Software
CD, is the intelligent way to configure your Compaq server with Microsoft,
Novell, and SCO system software. SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to
configure the server and to load the system software, thereby achieving a well-
integrated server and ensuring maximum dependability and supportability.
For information about SmartStart, refer to the Server Setup and Management
pack included in the shipping box.
Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility
The Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility will automatically configure the
system based on the operating system selected. RBSU supports a wide range
of configuration customization features, including the following:
Selection of a primary operating system from a list of supported
operating systems
Selection of a Primary Boot Controller from a list of Mass Storage
Devices installed
Configuration of embedded system devices such as serial, printer, and
mouse ports
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