The procedure To Restore the N1 System Manager Database and Configuration Files in Sun N1 System Manager 1.1 Administration Guide does not make it clear that you must first install an operating system and the N1 System Manager software on the replacement management server before starting the procedure. See Chapter 3, Installing and Configuring an OS on the Management Server, in Sun N1 System Manager 1.1 Site Preparation Guide, and the Sun N1 System Manager 1.1 Installation and Configuration Guide for details.