Restoring a GV STRATUS Core server on a Dell platform
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Make hardware connections as follows:
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Connect keyboard, monitor, and
mouse.
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Connect the image LAN cable to
the first motherboard port (left most).
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Connect 3 LAN cables to the last
three motherboard ports.
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Connect both AC power cords.
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Connect an Acronis bootable USB
stick to one of the front USB ports.
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Restore from the generic image.
This includes the following:
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Restore disk image.
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Do Windows setup.
Enter the Administrator password and the server's
computer name.
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Verify server partitions and configure if
necessary.
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Restore network and system
configuration.
This includes the following:
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Name adapters.
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Reorder adapters.
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Set power management settings.
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Configure static IP address.
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Install SQL.
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Install SiteConfig Discovery Agent.
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Do any Windows High Priority updates that are not already
installed.