Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Dvd - Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD contains a setup and installation program
designed for your server. The program works in conjunction with your
operating-system installation disc to simplify and automate the process of installing
the operating system and device drivers.
If you did not receive a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can
download an image from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/
support.
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 Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices
v Selectable partition size and file system
v Support for multiple operating systems
v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save
v Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured
Before you use the ThinkServer 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 ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Release notes. The release notes feature provides detailed information
4. Click User Guide. The User Guide provides an overview of the various
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, if you intend
to use a RAID configuration, make sure that your storage controller is configured for
the RAID level and functionality that you want to use. Also, 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 ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD,
you also must have the operating-system installation CD or DVD and the product
key for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Sets the system date and time
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides the network administrator through the process of creating a response file
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
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about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that version
of the EasyStartup program.
functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.