9. Install Your Operating System
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9. Install Your Operating System
Refer to the appropriate operating system installation guide and section to complete this step.
For Windows NT Server, use:
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WorldMark 4300 Installing Windows NT Server
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Microsoft documentation
For UNIX MP-RAS use:
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WorldMark 4300 Installing MP-RAS
Use this table to determine the installation procedure that you must follow from the guides above.
If operating system was
You need to:
Pre-loaded at the factory
Complete a Factory Installation
NOT pre-loaded at the factory
Perform a Full Installation
Windows NT Server Setup
You must answer several questions correctly to complete the installation of Windows NT Server. If
you do not answer these questions correctly, you might have to re-install the operating system.
Make sure you have the following information before continuing with the Windows NT Server
installation:
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Name of your domain or workgroup.
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Unique name of this system.
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Whether the system is to be a Primary Domain Controller (PDC), a Backup Domain Controller
(BDC), or Stand-Alone Server.
Note: NT Setup may fail on servers with mixed processor steppings. Typically, the floppy drive
fails to operate, although other failures may occur. In such cases, it is necessary to disable all
processors. After installing NT, re-enable the processors.
After installing your operating system, basic server installation is complete.
