HiTest Notes for MS Exchange NT AlphaServer 800

This document, dated September 1997, provides comprehensive documentation for the DIGITAL HiTest Suite designed for Microsoft Exchange on the Windows NT AlphaServer 800. It covers the following key areas:

• Configuration Data: Details of hardware components, firmware, and software revisions required to meet HiTest standards.
• System Setup: Procedures for hardware installation, firmware updates, disk storage configuration, RAID setup, and operating system installation.
• Interoperability Results: Documentation of the testing environment and successful interoperability results across MS Exchange, Internet Information Server (IIS), File Shares, and backup systems.
• System Guidelines: Identification of key system characteristics, such as RAID initialization times and network configuration recommendations for optimal performance.
• Hardware Details: Appendix A provides detailed diagrams and specifications for the AlphaServer 800 motherboard, PCI slot usage, and SCSI storage configurations.