HP ProLiant Servers AIS: Official Study Guide and Desk Reference

Chapter Syllabus

15.1 Installing ProLiant Hardware Components

15.2 Installing an Operating System on a ProLiant

15.3 Using ProLiant Support Packs

15.4 Validating and Testing the Solution

15.5 Troubleshooting a Failed Installation

This chapter explains the following key concepts:

• Installing ProLiant hardware components

• Installing an operating system on a ProLiant server

• Configuring the operating system to enable networking

• Addressing security requirements

• Validating and testing the solution

As an Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS), you are expected to be able to set up and configure an HP ProLiant server for many different customer environments. In this chapter, you will learn how to do the following:

• Install and configure server hardware and options.

• Use HP SmartStart to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

• Configure a basic network infrastructure.

• Validate and test the solution.