Owner's Manual

Contents 3
Contents
Software and Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
License Agreements
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Important Documentation
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Installing and Configuring the Operating System
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Using the Dell™ PowerEdge™ Installation and Server Management
Media to Perform a Clean Installation of the Operating System
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Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard or Enterprise
Edition with SP2 Using the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server
Management CD
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Installing the R2 Components
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Installing Internet Information Services (IIS) using the Windows
Server 2003 SP2 CD
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Configuring Networking for SQL Server 2005
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Configuring NIC Teaming for Your Public Network Adapters
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Configuring the IP Addresses for Your Public Network Adapters
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Configuring the IP Addresses for Your Private Network Adapters
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Configure Network Interface for Maximizing Data Throughput
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Configuring External Storage for SQL Server 2005
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Hardware Overview for Standalone SAS
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Cabling the Storage Systems
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Cabling the Standalone Server in Redundant Configuration With
Dual SAS 5/E HBAs
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Cabling the Cluster in Redundant Configuration With Single
SAS 5/E HBAs
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Cabling the Cluster in Redundant Configuration With Dual
SAS 5/E HBAs
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Cabling the Dell|EMC Fibre Channel Storage Systems
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Cabling configuration in a Direct-Attached environment
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Cabling the Cluster Servers
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Cabling Configurations in a SAN-Attached Environment
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Cabling a Stand-alone Server
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Cabling the Cluster Servers
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Setting Up Your Storage Array
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Installing the Host-Based Software Needed for Storage
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