Chapter 4.Using The Serverguide Cds - IBM Netfinity 7100 User's Reference Manual

Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs
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The ServerGuide CDs include easy-to-use server software setup and installation tools,
specifically designed for IBM Netfinity servers. The ServerGuide Netfinity Setup and
Installation program detects the server model and hardware options installed and
uses the information during setup to configure hardware. You can simplify Network
operating system (NOS) installations because ServerGuide provides updated device
drivers, and in some cases, installs them automatically.
If there is a newer version of ServerGuide available, you can purchase an update
package. For details, see the Software Coupon form that comes with your Netfinity
Server Library, or visit our Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon
ServerGuide provides the following to make setup easier:
• Simple to use GUI interface with online help provided.
• Diskette-free setup; configuration programs displayed are based on detected
hardware options.
• Netfinity Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your specific
environment.
• System BIOS update program; updates the BIOS level directly from the CD.
• Correct device drivers are provided based on the server model and hardware
detected.
• NOS partition size and file system type are selectable during setup.
• Popular network operating system (NOS) updates provided on the ServerGuide
Operating System Updates CD. No need to download and install diskettes.
• Includes Administrator tools such as Diskette Factory.
• Powerful application programs are provided at no additional charge.
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