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◊ Print and Read Instructions: You may have already done this
directly from the Custom Configuration menu option: Show NOS
Instructions. If not, on the Show NOS Installation Instructions
screen, select "Save to Disk" to copy the Network Operating
System Installation Instructions to disk. Then print them out from
the disk. Read the instructions first, and then follow them to
manually install the NOS. Follow the instructions on the screen
and the Network Operating System Installation Instructions that
you printed out.
Replicate Configuration
In Replicate configuration mode, you can save a copy of your current system
hardware configuration or load a previously saved configuration. This method
saves time when configuring multiple, identical systems. Select Replicate on the
Configuration Assistant menu.
HP Management Solutions
HP Management Solutions is a comprehensive suite of utilities, applications, and
built-in features to manage multiple servers locally or from remote locations. If
you are unfamiliar with these products or concepts:
• Go to the Management Web site on the HP Web Site at
http://www.hp.com/
to view information on HP TopTools and all
server management options for your NetServer.
• Read the HP NetServer Server Management Reference Guide included
with your NetServer. This guide covers TopTools and all other server
management utilities and options for the NetServer.
• View demonstrations of HP Remote Assistant and other third-party
management applications. On the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM,
select HP Management Solutions on the Main Menu, and then select
"Execute HP Management Solutions Demonstration."
TopTools for Servers
HP TopTools for Servers is new browser-based management software that
provides remote administration and monitoring of critical server components.
TopTools provides vital information for the fastest troubleshooting and proactive
management of NetServers. Processors, memory, storage, and NICs are a few
examples of the components managed by TopTools.