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HP ProLiant DL360p Installation Manual

HP ProLiant DL360p Installation Manual

Installing microsoft windows compute cluster server 2003 on hp proliant servers using the microsoft remote installation services
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Installing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server
2003 on HP ProLiant servers using the Microsoft Remote
Installation Service
integration note, 3
edition
rd
Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Installation requirements ....................................................................................................................... 2
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 2
Server requirements.......................................................................................................................... 2
Installation overview............................................................................................................................. 3
Pre-installation tasks ............................................................................................................................. 3
Installation procedure ........................................................................................................................... 3
Install Windows Server 2003, Compute Cluster Edition on the head node .............................................. 3
Install and configure Microsoft Compute Cluster Pack on the head node ................................................. 6
Configure RIS on the head node ........................................................................................................ 7
Install Windows CCS 2003 on the compute nodes using RIS................................................................. 9
Manually update drivers ................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix A: Known issues and workarounds ....................................................................................... 11
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 12
Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 12

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 on HP ProLiant servers using the Microsoft Remote Installation Service integration note, 3 edition Abstract.............................. 2 Installation requirements ........................2 Prerequisites ............................ 2 Server requirements.......................... 2 Installation overview..........................3 Pre-installation tasks ..........................3 Installation procedure ...........................

  • Page 2: Abstract

    Abstract This integration note provides instructions for installing Microsoft® Windows® Compute Cluster Server (CCS) 2003 acquired through a Microsoft Volume Licensing program on specified HP ProLiant servers using Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS). If you purchased Windows CCS 2003 directly from HP, then follow the instructions provided in the HP Factory-Installed Operating System Software for Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 User Guide that is included with the server.

  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    Installation overview This section outlines the procedures to follow when using RIS to install Windows CCS 2003 obtained through a Microsoft Volume Licensing program on ProLiant servers. The RIS installation procedures referenced in this document complement the standard RIS installation procedures for Windows CCS 2003.
  • Page 4 Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the head node, and power on the server. If prompted, press the F8 key to configure the disk subsystem. Run the Setup Utility and configure the BIOS settings as follows: NOTE: Start the Setup Utility by pressing a function key (usually F9 or F10) during startup.
  • Page 5 If you are connected to a network with an existing Active Directory domain controller, join the • domain. Supply a domain administrative user name and password to join the domain. -or- If your head node will act as the domain controller, configure a workgroup name instead of •...

  • Page 6: Install And Configure Microsoft Compute Cluster Pack On The Head Node

    If necessary, reboot the node and log in. If your head node will also act as your Active Directory domain controller, run DCPROMO.EXE from a command prompt to make the head node a domain controller for the cluster. Install and configure Microsoft Compute Cluster Pack on the head node Use the following basic steps to install Compute Cluster Pack on the head node.

  • Page 7: Configure Ris On The Head Node

    Configure RIS on the head node To complete the RIS installation, follow the procedures found in the "Installing Remote Installation Services" section of the Microsoft documentation (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=64198) and then complete the following steps: From the To-Do List page of the Compute Cluster Administrator, click Install RIS in the Remote Installation Services (RIS) area.
  • Page 8 NOTES: When deploying a RIPrep image through RIS, you might receive the message "The operating system image you selected does not contain the necessary drivers for your network adapter. Try selecting a different operating system image. If the problem persists, contact your administrator. Setup cannot continue.

  • Page 9: Install Windows Ccs 2003 On The Compute Nodes Using Ris

    e. Open a command line and enter the following commands to restart RIS: net stop binlsvc net start binlsvc NOTE: The following Microsoft Knowledge base articles were used as a reference for the previous instructions: How to Add OEM Plug and Play Drivers to Windows Installations (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN- US;254078)
  • Page 10 • Scripts or Batch Files—If specific node names or parameters must be passed using a command line executable, a script or batch file may be used.

  • Page 11: Appendix A: Known Issues And Workarounds

    Appendix A: Known issues and workarounds This section provides details about the known issues with installing Windows CCS 2003 on ProLiant servers using RIS. Table A-1. Known issues on ProLiant servers Issue Details RIS only installs Windows CCS 2003. Issue 1 Description: The RIS process only installs the base operating system and cluster software.

  • Page 12: For More Information

    Send comments about this paper to TechCom@HP.com © 2007, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

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