Quick Setup with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers

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May 2001

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Contents

Compaq ProLiant ML330 and

ML330e Servers ...........................3

New Features of Red Hat 7.1

Linux.............................................3

Using the Compaq System

Erase Utility..................................3

Special Instructions for the

ProLiant ML330e ATA

model: ........................................4

Installing Red Hat 7.1 Linux........5

If You Experience Problems.....19

Compaq Related Questions

and Answers ..............................19

Appendix A - Web Resources...20

"Quick Setup" with Red Hat

Linux 7.1 on the Compaq

ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant

ML330e Servers

Abstract: This document provides information on installing and

implementing a Red Hat Linux 7.1 operating system on Compaq

ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e servers.

It includes a step-by-step installation with Red Hat Linux 7.1 and

Appendix A provides web resources for additional information on

Compaq and Red Hat Linux.

For additional information regarding the configuration of Linux on

Compaq ProLiant servers, visit the Compaq and Linux website:

http://www.compaq.com/linux

. For the latest Linux documentation:

http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/whitepapers.html

and to view or download the latest “Installing Linux on Compaq

ProLiant Servers” “How To”:

http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/compaq-howto.html

Note: Read this document before installing Red Hat Linux 7.1 on

your Compaq ProLiant ML330 or ProLiant ML330e servers.

Summary of content (21 pages)

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Integration Note May 2001 1528-0501A-WWEN Prepared by OS Integration Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ML330e Servers ...........................3 New Features of Red Hat 7.1 Linux .............................................3 Using the Compaq System Erase Utility..................................3 Special Instructions for the ProLiant ML330e ATA model: ........................................4 Installing Red Hat 7.1 Linux........5 If You Experience Problems.....
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 3 Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ML330e Servers Designed to meet the growing needs of both small and medium size businesses, the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and the ProLiant ML330e undergoes thousands of hours of quality assurance, integration, optimization, and testing to assure maximum reliability on hardware and software to keep networks up and running continuing to enhance business productivity.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 4 where "xx" is US (English), or JP (Japanese). 4. Run qrst5.exe to create the diskettes. 5. After the diskettes have been created, you may delete the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 2 and all files generated. 6. To run the Compaq System Erase Utility, power down your computer, place the Compaq System Erase Utility diskette 1 in Drive A:, then power up your computer.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 5 Installing Red Hat 7.1 Linux For this “Quick Setup” guide we will be using the Red Hat 7.1 Linux CD-ROM. Normally, when doing server installations you do not need to install X window (or the GUI interface), but for the purposes of this document we will be configuring the X window system. We will also use the Automatic Partitioning available in Red Hat 7.1. These partitions will be automatically created.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers Figure1 Partitioning a. Select the Automatic partition and REMOVE DATA radio button. Automatic partitioning removes any existing Linux partitions. b. Click the Next button.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 7 Figure 2 Choose partitions to Format 7. Format your partitions. After creating partitions, you are required to format them (see below). a. Select /dev/hda5/ and /dev/hda1/boot b. Check the Check for bad blocks while formatting box (optional) c. Click the Next button. 8. Install LILO. IMPORTANT: To be able to boot your Red Hat Linux system, you will need to install LILO (the LInux LOader).
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 8 LILO configuration Figure 3 LILO Configuration a. Check the Create Boot disk checkbox (doing this will allow you to boot Red Hat 7.1 from floppy in the event of a system failure). b. Check the Install LILO checkbox. c. Check the /dev/hda Master Boot Record (MBR) radio button. d. Check the Use linear mode (needed for some SCSI drives) checkbox. e. Check the Default boot image checkbox. f.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers Figure 4 Network Configuration Choose whether you would like to configure your IP address using DHCP a. By selecting the Activate on boot checkbox, your network interface will start when you boot your server. If you select the DHCP check box , ignore steps b and c. b.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 10 Figure 5 Firewall Configuration a. Select either the High, Medium or No Firewall radio buttons (Selecting High may inhibit your network access ability i.e., internet or intranet) b. Select the Use default firewall rules or Customize radio button to add trusted devices or to allow additional incoming services. You can allow access to ports not listed here, by listing them in the Other ports field.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 11 Figure 6 Account Configuration Setting the Root Password – Administrator ONLY a. Type in your [password] (must be at least six characters long) b. Then [type to confirm password] Setting Up User Accounts a. Enter an account name. b. Then enter and confirm a password for that user account. Enter the full name of the account user and press Add.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 12 Figure 7 Selecting Package Groups a. To select packages individually, check the Select Individual Packages check box at the bottom of the screen. b. Select the Packages to Install check boxes (choose Printer Support, X Window System, either KDE or GNOME, Mail/WWW/News Tools, DOS/Windows Connectivity and Graphics Manipulation) Selecting Everything installs all the packages included with Red Hat Linux.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 13 Figure 8 Individual Package Selections NOTE: To select an individual package, double-click the checkbox beside the package name. The package information will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can also select or deselect all packages listed within a particular group by clicking on the Select all in group or Unselect all in group buttons. a.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 14 Figure 9 Authentication Configurations a. Select the Enable MD5 passwords check box (allows a long password to be used (up to 256 characters) b. Select the Enable shadow passwords check box (provides a secure method for retaining passwords) c. Select the Enable NIS check box to run a group of computers in the same Network Information Service domain with a common password and group file.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 15 (3) Admin Server allows you to access a server running kadmind. g. Click the Next button. 16. Configure the GUI X Configuration tool. Configuring Your Videocard The next step is to configure an X server for your system. Figure 9 X Configuration Xconfigurator presents a list of video cards for you to choose from. a.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 16 IMPORTANT: If your monitor does not appear on the list, select the most appropriate Generic model available. Do not select a monitor similar to your monitor unless you are certain that the monitor you are selecting does not exceed the capabilities of your monitor. Doing so may damage your monitor. b. Click the Next button. Custom Configuration Figure 11 Custom Configuration a.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 17 Figure 12 Installing Packages a. Click the Next button. After pressing the Next button, partitions will be written and packages will be installed. To cancel this installation process, hit your computer's Reset button or use the Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart your machine 18. Boot Disk Creation IMPORTANT: When performing a partitionless installation, you must create a boot disk.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers Figure 13 Boot Disk Creation a. Insert a blank, formatted diskette into your diskette drive, b. Click the Next button. c. Remove it from your diskette drive and label it clearly (Don’t lose it or destroy it, you may need it one day) 19. Complete the installation. The installation program will now prompt you to prepare your system for reboot. a.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 19 If You Experience Problems Red Hat 7.1 Linux stores the installation log at /tmp/install.log. If you experience problems during the installation refer to this log to determine which steps completed normally. Check Appendix A for website support for Red Hat Linux 7.1 and Compaq ProLiant servers For more information see the Official Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide online at http://www.redhat.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 20 Appendix A - Web Resources In addition to hardware and software products, Compaq also provides information enabling you to stay current on the latest developments and assisting you in making deployment decisions. Table 1 lists Compaq resources on the web. Table 1.
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat Linux 7.1 on the Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e Servers 21 Information specific to Linux and Red Hat can be found at the locations listed in Table 2. Table 2. Linux and Red Hat resources on the web Item Location The Official Red Hat Linux 7.1 Reference Guide available http://www.redhat.com/support/manuals/RHL-7.1-Manual/refat the official Red Hat web site. This reference contains guide/ useful information about your Red Hat Linux system.