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TIP: You can move storage devices directly from NetWare to OES 2.
"Moving Non-Clustered Devices From NetWare Servers to OES 2 Linux
SP2: NSS File System Administration Guide
platform between servers in the same Novell eDirectory tree. See also
NSS".
You can ensure a successful upgrade by
Section 2.1, "Assessing Your Current Network," on page 29
Section 2.2, "Identifying Needed Improvements," on page 31
2.1 Assessing Your Current Network
Section 2.1.1, "Running Novell Support Advisor," on page 29
Section 2.1.2, "Recording Your Current Network Information," on page 29
2.1.1 Running Novell Support Advisor
To ensure you are equipped with the latest pre-upgrade information and are aware of known issues,
we recommend that you validate your OES upgrade readiness using the Novell Support Advisor 1.1
(or later) tool. For more information and to obtain this free tool, access the
Web page
(http://support.novell.com/advisor).
2.1.2 Recording Your Current Network Information
Whether you will be upgrading on your own, using Novell
another consulting firm, you need a complete and accurate record of your current network setup.
1 If you don't already have one, create one or more diagrams of your network, including the
following information:
Router/switch/subnet/firewall diagrams; note particularly any blocked ports
Current WAN configuration, including link speeds for all sites running NetWare
Duplicate the following tables or use a spreadsheet, as necessary, to accommodate
multiple sites.
includes information on moving NSS volumes cross-
®
Global Services, or working with
Servers" in the
OES 2
"Cross-Platform Issues for
Novell Support Advisor
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