System Information Center Console; Installing And Configuring A Windows Server; Installing Windows 2000 Server; Installing Windows Server 2003 - Lenovo ThinkPad G40 Administrator's Manual

System Information Center console

The console uses the System Information Center program GUI to render the
information that is stored in the database. Typically, the console is a computer other
than the client or the Web server; however, the console can be either of the two.
The console has the following requirements:
v A Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system
v Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) Web browser
v A resolution of 1024x768 (or greater)
v A network card that supports TCP/IP

Installing and configuring a Windows server

The System Information Center program is only supported on Windows 2000
Server and Windows Server 2003. Start with one of the following procedures:
v "Installing Windows 2000 Server" on page 6
v "Installing Windows Server 2003" on page 6
If you choose to use any other server platform, you can receive fee-based support
through IBM Global Services. For more information, see Chapter 7, "Getting help
and support," on page 49.

Installing Windows 2000 Server

Install the Windows 2000 Server operating system on the computer you intend to
use as the Web application server. During the installation, perform the following
actions:
1. Accept all of the default Windows component settings.
2. When the Configure Your Server window opens, mark the I will configure this
Note: Depending on the networking card, video controller, and other hardware
devices installed in your computer, you might have to acquire and install updated
device drivers. Ensure that all devices are working correctly.
When the installation is complete, continue with "Obtaining Windows 2000 Server
critical updates and service packs" on page 6.
Obtaining Windows 2000 Server critical updates and service
packs
Go to http://www.microsoft.com and then download and install all of the critical
updates and service packs for Windows 2000 Server. After you have installed all
critical updates and service packs, continue with "Disabling Internet Information
Services (IIS)" on page 7 to start modifying your server configuration.

Installing Windows Server 2003

Install the Windows Server 2003 operating system on the computer you intend to
use as the Web application server. During the installation, perform the following
actions:
1. Accept all of the default Windows component settings.
2. When the Manage Your Server window opens, mark the Don't display this
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server later option box and remove the check mark from the Show this service
at startup check box.
page at logon check box.