Before you install an operating system, configure the network
adapter for your operating system. Use the configuration
programs on the network-adapter configuration diskette to view
or change the existing configuration. Refer to your
network-adapter documentation for detailed instructions; then,
return here.
If you have not already installed your options, do so now,
before you install your operating system; then, return here.
If you are installing your operating system:
1. Review “Software Considerations” on page 35; then, return
here.
2. If ServerGuide came with your server, you can use
ServerGuide to install your operating system. Before you
install your operating system through ServerGuide, review
the entire ServerGuide package and follow the instructions.
In addition, review your operating-system documentation
for any special operating-system considerations and follow
the instructions. If you are installing one of the following
operating systems, also follow the instructions in these
sections:
– If you are installing OS/2 SMP 2.11, go to “OS/2 SMP
2.11 Installation” on page 31.
– If you are installing OS/2 LAN Server 4.0, go to “OS/2
LAN Server 4.0 Installation” on page 32.
– If you are installing Windows NT Server 3.51, go to
“Windows NT Server 3.51 Installation” on page 34.
After you complete your operating-system installation tasks,
go to “Installation Checklist” on page 37.
3. Review the information in the remaining sections of this
chapter.
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