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Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Appendix
Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Appendix

Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Appendix

Upgrading to microsoft windows server 2003 with service pack 1
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Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service
Pack 1 on ProLiant servers
integration note
Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Planning the upgrade ........................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing for the upgrade .................................................................................................................... 4
Recommended system configuration ................................................................................................... 4
Upgrade checklist ............................................................................................................................ 4
Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0......................................................................................................... 6
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 6
Manual install.................................................................................................................................. 6
Unattended/scripted install ............................................................................................................... 7
Upgrading from Windows 2000 ........................................................................................................... 8
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 8
Manual install.................................................................................................................................. 9
Unattended/scripted install ............................................................................................................. 10
Appendix A: supported servers ........................................................................................................... 11
Appendix B: known issues and workarounds ........................................................................................ 12
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 15
Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 15

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note Abstract.............................. 2 Planning the upgrade ........................... 2 Preparing for the upgrade ........................4 Recommended system configuration ....................4 Upgrade checklist ..........................4 Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0......................6 Prerequisites ............................
  • Page 2: Abstract

    Abstract This integration note provides system engineers and network administrators with tested information to upgrade successfully from Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 to Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 with Microsoft Service Pack 1 (SP1) applied on HP ProLiant servers.
  • Page 3 Establish functional teams with experts in directory services, administration and management, core operating system (OS), networking, applications, and hardware compatibility. Have these teams evaluate Windows Server 2003 SP1. Plan on four to six months to correctly plan your upgrade strategy. Make clear assignments and verify progress along the way. The planning process for a project of this scope is a critical piece in its success.
  • Page 4: Preparing For The Upgrade

    Preparing for the upgrade To prepare for a successful upgrade, it is important to ensure that your server meets the system configuration and supported platform requirements and you have all of the software and tools necessary to complete the tasks at hand. The following sections provide guidelines to help prepare you for this endeavor.
  • Page 5 Description Comments Location (or earlier) and on the HP website System ROMPaq By server http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/ files/server/us/romtabl.html HP Smart Array Multipath For customers www.hp.com/products/sharedstorage Software Version 2.0 with multipath hardware HP Windows Server 2003 For the latest http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/ website information cache/8193-0-0-0-121.aspx Internet access For system updates...
  • Page 6: Upgrading From Windows Nt 4.0

    Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 The procedures detailed in this section support upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 SP1 on ProLiant servers. Follow the prerequisites and choose either of the installation paths to complete the upgrade: (1) manual install or (2) unattended/scripted install. During a manual upgrade from Window NT 4.0, there are five drivers that produce a warning (cpqcisse, cpqdaen, cpqfcac, prlntss and cpqfcftr), if installed.
  • Page 7: Unattended/Scripted Install

    Click the Add/Remove Windows Components button. • • Select Management and Monitoring Tools from the list of components. Click the Details button. • Select Simple Network Management Protocol so that a checkmark is displayed in the • checkbox. Click the OK button and then the Next button. •...
  • Page 8: Upgrading From Windows 2000

    Windows Server 2003. If Compaq Network Teaming is installed, unteam currently teamed network interface controllers prior to the upgrade. If installed, uninstall HP Smart Array Multipath Software Version 1.0 before proceeding with either upgrade method.
  • Page 9: Manual Install

    Insert Disk (see actual message below). Please insert the compact Disk labeled 'Compaq Network Teaming Disk' into your CD-ROM and then click 'OK'. When dialog pops up, click Cancel for the installation to proceed. After this point, the •...
  • Page 10: Unattended/Scripted Install

    Install ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A (or later), which is available at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html. The PSP contains numerous files. All files must be present in the same directory as the SETUP.EXE program for the PSP to be installed properly. NOTE: During the PSP installation, the HP ProLiant Network Teaming and Configuration for Windows Server 2003 utility will be...
  • Page 11: Appendix A: Supported Servers

    NOTE: Upgrades may fail if the OEMPREINSTALL=YES option is enabled. Verify that you have network connectivity so that you can run and install the files off the network. Also, verify that you have the correct privileges to run from the Windist folder. (This should have been configured when you ran SETUPMGR.EXE, but should be verified.) Execute UNATTEND.BAT locally.
  • Page 12: Appendix B: Known Issues And Workarounds

    Appendix B: known issues and workarounds This section details the known issues with installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them. Table 4. Known issues Issue 1 A Windows 2000 manual upgrade to Windows Server 2003 prompts message reporting the need for CPQTEAM.DLL.
  • Page 13 Scenario 2 • Options = writing debugging information Default setting = complete memory dump • Modified setting before upgrade = small memory dump (64 KB) • • Setting after upgrade = complete memory dump Solution This operating system feature works as designed. Issue 6 ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (CPQASM.SYS) will not load on the ProLiant 3000, 5500, or 6500.
  • Page 14 Issue 7 ProLiant servers running the iLO Advanced and Enhanced System Management Controller Driver (CPQASM2.SYS) may stop responding during an upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. Description During an upgrade from Microsoft Windows 2000 (any edition) to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (any edition), ProLiant servers running the iLO Advanced and Enhanced System Management Controller Driver (CPQASM2.SYS) may stop responding when the system has 34 minutes or less remaining in the upgrade...
  • Page 15: For More Information

    For more information For additional information, refer to the resources detailed below. Table 5. Web resources Resource description Web address HP and Microsoft Frontline Partnership www.hp.com/go/microsoft website Microsoft website www.microsoft.com Microsoft Windows Server 2003 www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/ TechCenter: Learn About and Install servicepack/default.mspx Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

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