SC440 INSTALLATION - BASIC QUESTION -SORRY

Question

As subject implies this is the stupidest of questions, but I've never used servers before and am totally baffled!   The quick setup guide refers to the server having a monitor & keyboard attached directly & to follow the on screen instructions.  We don't have a monitor just for the server.  There'll be 4 pcs + monitors attached thru' a powerconnect switch.  If I connect up how do I read the installation instructions on screen??  Can I get to info from 1 of these other pcs & if so how?   Sorry to all you techies, I know it'll be a stupid question, but I can't believe that the 'step by step' paperwork says monitor is optional but doesn't say how to proceed without it.  It tells me how to plug everything in - which I could have worked out for myself - but not that.

Dev Mgr · Answer

A server is a glorified desktop computer.

You need a keyboard and monitor (and probably a mouse too) to set it up initially.

Once you have an IP assigned and have set permissions to allow remote management, you can then remove the keyboard and monitor and manage it remotely via SSH (Linux) or RDP (Windows).

SHELLBELL · Answer

Thanks for that.  So 'borrow' monitor etc from 1 of the other pcs to set up server.  Thats fine. One more question - Is Lynx etc something that'll be with spec anyway or a seperate purchase? Thanks

Dev Mgr · Answer

I assume you mean Linux (instead of Lynx). If so, you can buy it from Dell on several (not sure if you can get it on all) servers, or you can download your own choice of distribution and install that (e.g. Ubuntu, Fedora, FreeBSD (some may not consider this Linux, but it's similar), etc).

SHELLBELL · Answer

Sorry about getting the name wrong etc.  Like I say, complete double dutch to me at the moment.  Thanks Again

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