We Have Lift Off; Software Tips And Commands; General Netware 5 Software Tips - Compaq ProSignia 200 Integration Notes

NetWare 5: At Your Command

We Have Lift Off!

Finally! It's here. Novell has successfully launched its high-flying, revolutionary OS, NetWare 5.
With NetWare 5, Novell offers some pretty cool extras, like "pure" IP that exemplifies Novell's
new strategic direction and commitment to the Internet. NetWare 5 was also designed to be
closer, or integrated, with hardware, and most optimally with the equipment it's most familiar
with—Compaq equipment, of course. This closeness with hardware results in quicker, more
reliable installations and configurations; powerful debugging tools; dynamic programming with
NLMs (NetWare Loadable Modules); and a higher performing intranet. It's a network
administrator's dream.
Unlike some products that have been hyped beyond their capabilities, NetWare 5 is already
attaining its goals and objectives, achieving higher performance records than imagined, and
receiving even more kudos than expected. And as Compaq and Novell engineers continue to
aggressively test NetWare 5, new short cuts and enhanced command capabilities are surfacing
daily. So, we've gathered the best of the lot, arranged them by software and hardware, and now
pass them on to our enterprise buddies. It's your turn to be in the controller's seat.
To help you find the exact tip or enhanced command that you want, the Hardware and Software
sections have been subdivided into appropriate sub-categories. Since many of the tips fall into
more than one topic or category, we have included reference statements to steer you in the right
direction. To get the most from this paper, first skim this "high-flying"command manual from
front to back, then return to those areas that offer you and your system the greatest benefits. Fact
is, every tip and trick included will decrease your learning curve and boost system productivity.
This document, however, in no way attempts to list all the NetWare 5 commands and intricacies;
rather consider it a documentation upgrade, or booster-supplement, to other NetWare 5 manuals
and documentation. As our engineers and field support teams uncover other pertinent "tricks"
and hot tips, this document will be upgraded and available on the Internet. So keep your eyes
peeled for updates. Until then, enjoy these tidbits and take command of your operations.

Software Tips and Commands

Compaq and Novell continue their winning partnership with the release of NetWare 5 and all its
high-tech, out-of-this-world features—such as, ConsoleOne, Novell Directory Services, and
Novell Storage Services. In NetWare 4.11, Novell had introduced the NetWare Peripheral
Architecture (NWPA) that revolutionized the driver model and now makes upgrading from a
NetWare 4.x environment to a NetWare 5 environment more seamless and less painful. So, if
you've been thinking of updating your system, now's the time. That's right! In fact, installing
your new NetWare can even be exciting. You just have to pick the right software and hardware,
and then make it soar.
If you're reading this, you most likely have already chosen the NetWare 5/Compaq-server
platform. Good choice. Now use the tips that follow—especially those focused on Compaq
SmartStart and Management CD-ROMs—to fuel your enterprise network.

General NetWare 5 Software Tips

Did you know that a free, DOS-like shell comes with NetWare 5, as well as NetWare 4.11
(intraNetWare)? Sure does. To enable the DOS-like shell for NetWare 5, just enter the
NETBASIC command. Then enter SHELL at the command prompt. Now you can immediately
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