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If you are migrating from another OS to Linux, ensure that the hardware is compatible and any data on the server disk is backed up. Verifying Hardware Compatibility | |
To verify that your existing hardware is compatible with Linux, use the following steps: Review the Linux certification and support matrix as described in “Ensure Support for Linux on HP Integrity Servers”. In the Linux certification and support matrix list, select the appropriate Linux distribution tab, and then click the link for the server whose compatibility you want to verify. Click the Product overview and how to buy link. Click the options & accessories tab to review supported hardware configurations. For example, the options & accessories page for the rx8620 server: http://h20341.www2.hp.com/integrity/cache/342107-0-0-0-121.html This Web page lists the processors, memory, adapters, cards, and controllers that are available for the rx8620 server. Verify existing device compatibility at the HP Integrity server connectivity website: http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/index.html Verify storage compatibility by reviewing the HP Integrity Server-Storage Support Matrices located at: http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/support_matrices.html | | | |  | NOTE: This list is not exhaustive because storage vendors may support more configurations than those indicated at this site. As a general rule, check with your storage vendor and an HP Sales Representative for a definitive statement on server-storage compatibility. | | | | |
Backing Up Existing Data | |
To restore the data from the hard disk on your server after migrating to Linux, you must first back up the data and verify that it can be restored. Use the following guidelines: Perform a server-wide backup using your existing backup utilities. Verify the integrity of the backup by restoring samples of data to another server. Store the backup in a safe place.
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