Install and configure Windows environment on iSeries

Setting up Windows® environment on iSeries™ involves installing hardware and two separate pieces of software: IBM® i5/OS™ Integrated Server Support and the Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 operating system from Microsoft®.

To install and configure Windows environment on iSeries, do the following steps:

1. Check the System i integration with BladeCenter and System x Web site
   (www.ibm.com/systems/i/bladecenter/). Ensure that you are aware of late breaking news and information.

2. Check for late breaking news and information for the hardware you are installing.

   • IXA install read me first
     (www.ibm.com/systems/i/bladecenter/ixa/readme/)

   • iSCSI install read me first
     (www.ibm.com/systems/i/bladecenter/iscsi/readme/)

   • IXS install read me first
     (www.ibm.com/systems/i/bladecenter/ixs/readme/)

3. Check to make sure you have the correct hardware and software.

   1. Hardware requirements.

   2. Software requirements.

4. For IXS or IXA attached servers, install hardware, if needed. See Install iSeries Features. Choose your model of iSeries server. Select PCI Adapter for an IXS, Integrated xSeries Adapter for an IXA. If you are installing an iSCSI HBA you will be directed to install your hardware in step 6b.

5. Install the IBM iSeries Integrated Server Support.

   1. Prepare for the installation of integrated Windows servers

   2. Install IBM i5/OS Integrated Server Support

6. Install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to the integrated server.

   1. Plan for the installation of Windows server
   2. Install Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003

7. Now that you have completed the installation, configure the integrated Windows Server.

   1. Code fixes. These code fixes will correct any errors discovered in the licensed program since its release.

   2. Manage virtual Ethernet and external networks

   3. Set an integrated Windows server to automatically vary on with TCP/IP