Features At A Glance - IBM Netfinity 6000R User Reference Manual

Features at a glance

Netfinity Setup and Installation
CD
Note: Requires a supported
Netfinity server with an
enabled startable
(bootable) CD-ROM
drive. Not all features are
supported on all models.
• Sets system date and time.
• Detects the ServeRAID
adapter or controller and
runs the ServeRAID
configuration program.
• Updates the licensed
internal code (firmware)
level without creating
diskettes.
• Checks the system BIOS
level to see if a later level is
available from the CD. Can
update BIOS without
creating diskettes.
• Updates firmware for
Advanced System
Management adapters and
controllers.
• Provides the Netfinity
Performance Optimizer
program to easily tune your
server for your environment.
• Creates a system partition on
the default drive. You can
run server-specific utility
programs after setup.
• Detects installed hardware
options and provides
updated device drivers for
most adapters and devices.
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Summary of ServerGuide features:
Note: Exact features and functions can vary with the release of ServerGuide. To
learn more about the release you that have, start the Netfinity Setup and
Installation CD and view the online overview.
Netfinity Setup and Installation
CD (Con'd.)
• Diskette-free installation
available for Windows 2000,
Windows NT, and NetWare.
• Provides a "Replicated"
installation path for multiple
Windows 2000, Windows
NT Server 4.0, and Windows
Enterprise Edition
installations.
• Includes an online README
file with links to tips for
your particular hardware
and NOS installation.
Note: Installation requires your
NOS CD.
Diskette Factory
• With a few mouse-clicks,
you can create diagnostic,
device driver, adapter, and
other diskettes for IBM
Netfinity servers.
• Includes a vast library of
fully-tested device drivers.
• The Diskette Factory CD links
you to the Web to check for
the latest diskette images
(requires Windows and an
Internet connection.)
• Search function helps locate
diskettes by title or
keywords.
Operating System Updates CD
• Provides current updates
from the software developer
for supported network
operating systems.
• Installs directly from CD; no
diskettes are required.
Netfinity Applications CD
• Installs powerful
applications.
• Activation keys are not
required.
• Diskettes are not required,
installs applications directly
from CD.
TechConnect CD
The TechConnect CD is now
included with your server. View
or print server documentation.
Topics can include:
• Netfinity server manuals
• Technical publications
• Software integration guides
(IBM Redbooks)
• Industry topics
• Marketing brochures
Note: No-cost subscription
service is available; visit:
www.ibm.com/pc/techconnect