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Assumptions for This Setup
These setup steps assume the following:
m You have read the essentials described in “Shake Qmaster Network Essentials” on page 2.
m You have a DHCP server on your network.
m For the Xserve, you have a static IP address that can be assigned within your DHCP subnet.
m The cluster nodes will get their IP address from DHCP.
m You have Apple Remote Desktop.
If you need to purchase Apple Remote Desktop, see http://www.apple.com/remotedesktop,
or contact your local Apple Store or Apple Authorized Reseller.
Step 1: Start up the Xserve and use Server Assistant
for the initial setup
Turn on the Xserve and follow the Server Assistant onscreen instructions to get the Xserve
up and running. Be sure to:
m Configure it for a static IP address that can be assigned within your DHCP subnet and that
is outside the range of your dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.
If you don’t know what address to enter, see your system administrator for assistance.
m Make the Host Name the same as the Computer Name.
Note: The DNS (Domain Name Server) address will be provided by DHCP and therefore
doesn’t have to be entered now.
If this is the first time you’ve set up this Xserve, Server Assistant appears when you start it up.
When you are finished with Server Assistant, Open Directory Assistant appears. If neither of
these appear automatically, you can always access them in /Applications/Utilities.
Note: Remember to plug in and connect all of your network cables, since you will need the
network for these steps.
Getting More Information About Server Administration Tools
You can find the most up-to-date, step-by-step procedures for using the Mac OS X Server
tools mentioned here, such as Open Directory Assistant and WorkGroup Manager, by
using the onscreen help that is available with all server administration programs.
Administration tasks are also described thoroughly in the Mac OS X Server documentation.
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