Apple Xserve (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 12)

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This chapter shows how to start up and shut down the
Xserve, and includes information about configuring
Mac OS X Server the first time you start up the Xserve.
Turning On the Xserve for the First Time
The first time you turn on the Xserve, the Mac OS X Server setup assistant asks for
some basic information that Mac OS X Server needs in order to start up and connect
to the network.
Configuring the Server Software
Be ready to provide at least the following information the first time you turn on the
Xserve:
A server administrator account name and password Â
Your Mac OS X Server software serial number Â
Basic network settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and DNS servers Â
A user name, password, and network settings for the lights-out management ports Â
Whether the Xserve will host an Open Directory domain, join an existing domain, Â
or run standalone using its local directory
For a list of the information needed to fully configure the Xserve using
Server Assistant, see Mac OS X Server: Installation and Setup Worksheet on the
Mac OS X Server Install DVD (or on the server documentation website at
www.apple.com/server/resources).
For information about setting up a standard or workgroup server, see Mac OS X Server:
Getting Started on the Admin Tools disc. For information about setting up an advanced
server, including remote installation and setup and automated setup, see Mac OS X
Server: Server Administration at www.apple.com/server/resources.
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Starting Up the Xserve