Day 3,4 - Stagnation

No more progress on getting this Xserve to EVEN START!!!!! Debbie from CTI let me use a MacBook Pro to try to interface with the xserve. First attempt: could not connect....this is getting to be a pain, and our Apple contacts have their schedules full, so we haven't been able to contact them. Superior Apple product, huh????

Day 2 - Frustration

This crap doesn't work! I got the keyboard and mouse from the CTI lady, and the damn thing doesn't want to start. I turned the power on...nothing happens. I read the documentation, and the docs don't work...Time to look at the forums.

Day 1 - Receipt and Objectives...

I received the Xserve today....but I couldn't set it up because I don't have a USB keyboard :( I had other work to do across campus, so I'll wait until the lady in Computer Technology Integration hands me a keyboard. If not, sounds like a serial console install's in order...I woudln't mind trying that out...

On to what to do with this thing. I talked to the head of CTI, and he wants to be able to use this as a streaming server for meetings and classes. I also got some documentation from his secretary on Boot Camp, so I'll try that out also. I want to host my blog and podcasts on this site also, since it will be out on the internet. Lots to do before May 4, when I have to box up the server and send it back....

I also found someone installing Gentoo on the box....I'm DEFINITELY trying that out!!!

Preparation

On April 17, we will be getting some Intel macs for evaulation. 2 Xserves, a MacBook Pro, and a couple of Intel desktop Macs. I will be working with the xserves mostly, and while the Computer Technology Integration department has its own objectives for evaluating the technology, I just want to have some fun with the technology, so I have my own goals for this project. I'd like to document my experiences in a podcast, as well as this blog. Next, I'll outline my objectives for these boxes. :)