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1 Installing and configuring the server
Setup overview
Your HP ProLiant Storage Server comes preinstalled with either the Windows® Storage Server™ 2003
R2 operating system (32-bit or 64-bit version) or the Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage
Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system.
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 extends the Windows Storage Server 2003 operating
system, providing a more efficient way to manage and control access to local and remote resources.
In addition, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 provides a scalable, security-enhanced Web platform
for simplified branch server management, improved identity and access management, and more
efficient storage management.
IMPORTANT:
The Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 x64 Edition operating system is designed to support
32–bit applications without modification; however, any 32–bit applications that are run on this operating
system should be thoroughly tested before releasing the storage server to a production environment.
Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system
provides unified storage server management capabilities, simplified setup and management of storage
and shared folders, and support for Microsoft iSCSI Software Target.
IMPORTANT:
For more information about Microsoft® Windows® Unified Data Storage Server 2003 operating system,
see “
Enterprise storage servers ” on page 121.
Planning for installation
Before you install your HP ProLiant Storage Server, you need to make a few decisions.
Determining a network access method
Before beginning setup and startup procedures, decide upon an access method to connect to the
storage server. The type of network access you select is determined by whether or not the network
has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the network has a DHCP server, you
can access the storage server through the direct attachment, remote browser, Remote Desktop, or
remote management methods. If your network does not have a DHCP server, you must access the
storage server through the direct attachment method.
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