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3 installing, Getting started, Before you upgrade – HP Integrity rx3600 Server User Manual

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3 Installing

Getting started

Log in to the local console. You cannot install Rapid Deployment Pack through Terminal Services, remote
shell, or from a network share.

Obtain a license file (either purchased or evaluation).

Collect the applicable Windows, VMware ESX, or Linux distribution files.

Get the applicable Windows product keys.

Before you upgrade

Turn off console security.

Back up modified jobs or batch files.

Shut down all Deployment Server Consoles and Web Consoles.

When upgrading from Rapid Deployment Pack 3.00 – 3.70, the WinPE 1.6 PXE images will be replaced
with WinPE 2.1 PXE images and the WinPE 1.6 Boot Disk Creator HP drivers and support files will be
removed. WinPE 1.6 is no longer supported.

It is recommended to disable agent auto-updating.

Installing

1.

On the intended Deployment Server, access the Rapid Deployment Pack autorun utility using one of the
following methods:

Insert the physical DVD into the DVD drive.

Extract the ISO image.

Mount the ISO image.

2.

Read the terms of the ProLiant Essentials End User License Agreement (EULA), and click Agree to accept
the terms.

3.

On the Overview screen, click Next.

4.

On the Pre-Installation screen, click Next.

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