About This Document
This manual describes the implementation of the Microsoft® Windows® HPC Server 2008 (HPCS)
operating system on HP Cluster Platform models, including HP Cluster Platform Express.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers
and storage systems. Certain operations described in this document, if performed incorrectly,
might cause system crashes and loss of data. Ensure that you have the appropriate expertise
before you begin any operation.
This guide is also intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install
and service hardware options in the HP 10000-series racks. Such persons are expected to
understand the hazards of working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to
minimize danger to themselves and others.
How to Read This Document
If you ordered HPCS preinstalled on HP Cluster Platform or HP Cluster Platform Express, follow
the installation instructions in
“Installation Procedure When HPCS is Preinstalled on HP Cluster
Platform and HP Cluster Platform Express” (page 21)
and omit the section
“Installing HPCS
from CD” (page 30)
. If you are installing HPCS from bare metal, follow the instructions in
“Installing HPCS from CD” (page 30)
and omit the section
“Installation Procedure When HPCS
is Preinstalled on HP Cluster Platform and HP Cluster Platform Express” (page 21)
.
Typographic Conventions
This document uses the following typographic conventions:
%
,
$
, or
#
A percent sign represents the C shell system prompt. A dollar
sign represents the system prompt for the Bourne, Korn, and
POSIX shells. A number sign represents the superuser prompt.
audit(5)
A manpage. The manpage name is audit, and it is located in
Section 5.
Command
A command name or qualified command phrase.
Computer output
Text displayed by the computer.
Ctrl+x
A key sequence. A sequence such as
Ctrl+x
indicates that you
must hold down the key labeled
Ctrl
while you press another
key or mouse button.
ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE
The name of an environment variable, for example,
PATH
.
[ERROR NAME]
The name of an error, usually returned in the
errno
variable.
Key
The name of a keyboard key.
Return
and
Enter
both refer to the
same key.
Term
The defined use of an important word or phrase.
User input
Commands and other text that you type.
Variable
The name of a placeholder in a command, function, or other
syntax display that you replace with an actual value.
[]
The contents are optional in syntax. If the contents are a list
separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
{}
The contents are required in syntax. If the contents are a list
separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
Intended Audience
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