Compaq 117755-003 - ProSignia - 740 White Paper
Migrating to microsoft windows nt server 4.0 on compaq servers
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[January 1997]
Prepared By
Compaq Windows NT
Integration
Compaq Computer
Corporation
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Overview ........................... 3
Windows NT Features
Not Affected by the
Migration ........................... 4
Considerations Before
Migrating ........................... 4
Compaq Migration
Scenarios .......................... 5
Outline of the Migration
Process............................. 5
Backup the Server ................... 5
Determine Hard Drive
Space Requirements ............... 5
Disable Startup Settings .......... 6
Compaq Software Support
Diskette Installation
Overview ................................ 8
Migration Scenario 1 ............. 10
Migration Scenario 2 ............. 14
Migration Scenario 3 ............. 17
Migration Scenario 4 ............. 20
Upgrading the Compaq
Insight Management Agents ... 23
Summary .............................. 25
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Migrating to Microsoft Windows NT Server
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The information presented in this White Paper provides guidelines and requirements to
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migrate Compaq Servers running Microsoft Windows NT Server Version 3.51 to
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Summary of Contents for Compaq 117755-003 - ProSignia - 740
- Page 1 Migrating ......4 Four test migration scenarios Compaq Migration Scenarios ......5 NOTE: Compaq highly recommends that you read this White Paper from cover-to-cover Outline of the Migration BEFORE proceeding with the upgrade process. Process......5 Backup the Server ....5 Determine Hard Drive Space Requirements ....
- Page 2 Elite, Vocalyst, PageMate, SoftPaq, FirstPaq, SolutionPaq, EasyPoint, EZ Help, MaxLight, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, Innovate logo, Wonder Tools logo in black/white and color, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 3 HITE APER (cont.) VERVIEW There are many reasons for migrating to Windows NT Server 4.0. Enhancements and new features for Windows NT Server 4.0 provide an ideal platform to support file-and-print, application server, and internet/intranet computing environments. New features and enhancements include: Better performance and ease-of-use in TCP/IP networks User interface more consistent with Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Remote Boot (RIPL) support for diskless Windows and DOS clients...
- Page 4 This White Paper does not cover running dual versions of Windows NT on your server. However, if you decide to maintain dual versions, Compaq recommends that you refer to the documentation set provided with the Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 software.
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Page 5: Backup The Server
The Windows NT Server 4.0 replaces the Windows NT Server 3.51 operating system. Details on the migration configuration are located before the text describing the scenarios. NOTE: If you want to maintain dual installations, Compaq recommends that you refer to the documentation set provided with the Windows NT Server 4.0 software. -
Page 6: Disable Startup Settings
Compaq recommends that you disable certain Service and Device Startup settings before beginning a Windows NT Server 4.0 migration. This can reduce the number of warnings similar to the following message from displaying during the installation process: At least one service or driver failed during system startup. - Page 7 Disabling Compaq ProLiant Storage System and Compaq Systems Management Services Devices You must disable the Compaq ProLiant Storage System setting before you upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 to avoid Service Management errors. 1. Access the Windows NT Server Control Panel, then select Devices. The following screen...
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Page 8: Diskette Installation Overview
Compaq Software Support Diskette Installation Overview Compaq recommends that you upgrade to the latest SSD version if your SSD version is earlier than 1.18. The following screen displays after you run Setup on the Compaq Software Support Diskettes:... - Page 9 HITE APER (cont.) Select the Express button, which installs or upgrades the appropriate drivers depending on your hardware configuration. The following screen is a sample display of the SSD Express selection. Select the update button to continue the SSD installation or upgrade process. 467A/0197...
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Page 10: Migration Scenario 1
Windows NT 4.0 Set-Up Method The following steps describe the process and when upgrading from an installation of Windows NT Server 3.51 CD from Compaq SmartStart (SSD 1.18B) on a Compaq ProLiant 5000 directly from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. - Page 11 Press the letter S to specify additional drivers, or Press F3 to exit. Select Enter. If you choose to specify additional drivers, you must have the latest Compaq Support Software. 7. Press the Enter key to continue. The licensing screen displays. After reading the licensing agreement, press F8 for “I agree”...
- Page 12 This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer. Press ESC to skip the file; the setup process continues to completion. NOTE: If you have the Compaq Smart SCSI Array Controller installed, a similar message might display. Press ESC to skip the file in each case encountered.
- Page 13 24. Reboot the server. 25. Re-install the Compaq Insight Manager Agents (version 3.10 or higher), if they were previously installed, from the Compaq System Manager CD. Select Update to load the latest version of the Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Reboot the computer or server. If you choose to re-install a pre-existing version, remove the Agents before re-installing.
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Page 14: Migration Scenario 2
If you previously installed the Compaq Insight Manager Agents, disable them. See pages 6 - 7. If you currently have the Compaq ProLiant Storage System installed, disable it. See pages 7 - 8. NOTE: Before you migrate your server to Windows NT Server 4.0, read the topic, "Considerations Before Migrating"... - Page 15 9. Follow the instructions and reboot the system when you are prompted. IMPORTANT: Compaq and Microsoft recommend that you create an Emergency Repair Diskette. 10. When you are prompted, remove the diskette from the drive and restart the server.
- Page 16 SNMP Service, follow the instructions. Remove the SNMP services and then re-install. 12. Install SSD 1.20, or later, select Express, update all the necessary components, and reboot the server. Do NOT update the HAL using the Compaq SSD program with version 1.20. 13. Reboot the server.
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Page 17: Migration Scenario 3
Migration Scenario 3 Windows NT 4.0 Set-up Method The following steps outline the process when upgrading from an installation of Windows NT Server 3.51 CD to Windows NT 4.0 on a Compaq ProLiant 5000 directly from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. ABLE... - Page 18 Press the letter S to specify additional drivers, or Press F3 to exit. Select Enter if you choose to specify additional drivers you must have the latest Compaq Support Software. 7. Press the Enter key to continue. The licensing screen displays. After reading the licensing agreement, press F8 for “I agree”...
- Page 19 This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer. Press ESC to skip the file; the setup process continues. NOTE: If you have the Compaq Smart SCSI Array Controller installed, a similar message might display. Press ESC to skip the file in each case encountered.
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Page 20: Migration Scenario 4
Migration Scenario 4 Windows NT 4.0 Set-up Method The following steps outline the process when upgrading from an install of Windows NT Server 3.51 CD from Microsoft on a Compaq ProLiant 5000 directly from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. ABLE 4000 S... - Page 21 Press F3 to exit. Select or press Enter, if you choose to specify additional drivers you must have the latest Compaq Support Software. 7. Press the Enter key to continue. The licensing screen displays. After reading the licensing agreement, press F8 for “I agree” or ESC for “I do not agree”.
- Page 22 This file may have been provided by your hardware manufacturer. Press ESC to skip the file; the setup process continues to completion. NOTE: If you have the Compaq Smart SCSI Array Controller installed a similar message might be display. Press ESC to skip the file in each case encountered.
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Page 23: Upgrading The Compaq Insight Management Agents
28. Your upgrade should be complete. However, check the Event Viewer for additional information. Upgrading the Compaq Insight Management Agents The procedures that follow outline the necessary steps to update your system with the Compaq Insight Management Agents 3.10 or later software. From the Windows My Computer applet, perform the following steps: 1. - Page 24 Add or Remove Remote Event Log Destinations Select OK when complete to accept changes. 7. Select Exit to Windows NT, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 8. Restart the server to implement the latest Compaq Insight Manager Agents. 467A/0197...
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Page 25: Summary
Obtain and maintain the latest Compaq software support programs (SSD) and the latest Compaq Insight Manager Agents. Following the steps outlined in this paper should provide a smooth migration process.