ServerGuide featuresThis information provides an overview of the ServerGuide features.Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuideprogram. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setupand Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported onall server models.The ServerGuide program performs the following features:v An easy-to-use interfacev Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detectedhardwarev Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardwarev Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable duringsetupThe ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:v Sets system date and timev Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers formost adapters and devicesv Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systemsv Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware andoperating-system installationSetup and configuration overviewServerGuide setup and configuration overviewWhen you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setupdiskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. Thesetup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your servermodel. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with RAIDcapabilities, you can run the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program to createlogical drives.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.Typical operating-system installationServerGuide typical operating-system installationThe ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operatingsystem. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and forthe operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typicalServerGuide operating-system installation.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installationprogram starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete theinstallation.)2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, serviceprocessor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, theprogram checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is storedand then passed to the operating-system installation program.Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions 47
