Before You Use The Easystartup Dvd; Easystartup Overview - Lenovo THINKSERVER RS210 Hardware Maintenance Manual

The EasyStartup program has the following features:
v Self-booting DVD
v Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
v Integrated help system
v Automatic hardware detection
v RAID configuration utility
v Device drivers (based on the server model and detected devices)
v Selectable partition size and file system type
v Support for Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE Server operating systems
v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time
v Creates a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make
future installations even faster

Before you use the EasyStartup DVD

Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of the EasyStartup
program. To learn more about the version you have, do the following:
1. Insert the EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Compatibility notes. The compatibility notes feature provides detailed information about the
RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the
EasyStartup program.
4. Click User Guide. The user guide provides an overview of the various functions provided by that
version of the EasyStartup program.
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure any external storage
devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.

EasyStartup overview

The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled, startable (bootable) DVD
drive. In addition to the EasyStartup DVD, you also must have the operating-system installation CD or
DVD and the product key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of configuring one or more RAID controllers
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended installation of the
operating system
v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating system installation
process
v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and DVD-burning software
(Windows installation only)
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
v Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
Setup and configuration
When you start the EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the following:
v Select the language in which you want to view the program.
v Select the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.
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