Chapter 2 Getting Started; General Workflow - HP Z800 Hardware Setup Manual

Getting Started
Topics in this chapter:

General Workflow

Typical Configuration Overview for Autodesk Effects and Finishing Applications
Typical Configuration Overview for Autodesk Lustre
Hardware Configuration Guidelines
General Workflow
The following procedure provides the general workflow for connecting, configuring and installing an
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Autodesk
To install a Visual Effects, Finishing, and Colour Grading application on a workstation:
1 Review the guidelines for working with hardware components. See
on page 7.
2 Connect all peripherals (mouse, keyboard, Wacom
connect the workstation to the Autodesk Wire
page 11.
3 Connect the workstation to external storage. See
NOTE If repurposing existing storage, it is highly recommended you back up or archive the media and
projects before connecting it to the new workstation. For more information, see the application's User Guide.
NOTE If you are installing or reinstalling the workstation's Linux operating system, be sure to power-down
or disconnect any direct attached storage before booting from the Linux installation disk. If you do not, Linux
may attempt to reformat and install on the attached storage, destroying all stored media in the process.
on page 3
on page 7
Visual Effects, Finishing, or Colour Grading application on a workstation.
on page 6
Hardware Configuration Guidelines
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tablet, graphics monitor) to the proper ports, and
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network. See Workflow for Connecting Peripherals
Connecting Storage
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on page 5
on page 29.
on
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