Compaq ProSignia 200 Integration Notes
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Compaq Manuals
  4. Server
  5. ProSignia 200
  6. Integration notes
Compaq ProSignia 200 Integration Notes

Compaq ProSignia 200 Integration Notes

Netware 5: at your command
Hide thumbs Also See for ProSignia 200:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Reference Manual, Configuration Manual
Integration Note
September 1998
ECG087.0998
Prepared by Novell Integration
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
We Have Lift Off! ........................3
Commands .................................3
Tips ..........................................3
Tips ..........................................7
NetWare 5 ..............................10
with NetWare 5 .......................10
NetWare 5 ..............................10
NetWare 5 ..............................11
NetWare 5 ..............................11
Commands ...............................12
Hardware Tips ........................12
Server Tips .............................12
Storage Tips ...........................17
Command Tips .........................17
Conclusion ...............................18
NetWare 5: At Your Command
Abstract: The waiting is over! Novell has successfully launched its
powerful, next-generation network operating system, NetWare 5.
Providing superior management and control of network applications
and resources, NetWare 5 is ideally suited for both Internet and
intranet operations.
This Integration Note includes the latest and greatest hot tips,
shortcuts, and enhanced commands that help network administrators,
developers, and other users to take charge of their systems and truly
optimize the many features and benefits of a NetWare 5/Compaq
server environment.
And this is just the beginning. As Compaq and Novell engineers and
field support teams continue to tune and test NetWare 5 on Compaq
robust servers, we'll pass on any juicy tidbits or "tricks" that they
discover.
Help us improve our technical communication. Let us know what you think
about the technical information in this document. Your feedback is valuable
and will help us structure future communications. Please send your
comments to:
Novell.Feedback@Compaq.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ProSignia 200 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Compaq ProSignia 200

Summary of Contents for Compaq ProSignia 200

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Tips ..........7 server environment. Using Novell Directory Services (NDS) with And this is just the beginning. As Compaq and Novell engineers and NetWare 5 ......10 field support teams continue to tune and test NetWare 5 on Compaq Using the XWindows GUI with NetWare 5 .......10...
  • Page 2 PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

  • Page 3: We Have Lift Off

    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.
  • Page 4 NetWare 5: At Your Command use NetBasic to browse file systems and copy files. The best part is this: you can use NetBasic while the server is still up. For another tip on file management, refer to section “Compaq File Management Utility for NetWare.”...
  • Page 5 To make your NetWare 5 installation a breeze, begin with Compaq SmartStart software. Don’t wait until later and wished you had. If you start off on the right foot, components—...
  • Page 6 JAR.NLM, TAR.NLM, and ZIP.NLM are included with NetWare 5 and give you command- line access to compression utilities. There is no need to download the files separately. For more NLM tips, refer to section “Compaq Value-Added Server Tips.” Let’s clarify the CSET and SET commands.

  • Page 7: Compaq Value-Add Software Tips

    Good news! If you can remember the long name of this compact disc, you‘re halfway to grasping its powerful applications. The other half is even easier. Just sign up for the Compaq SmartStart subscription service (Product No. 195654-001); it’s such a vital link to our customers. (Need the web address? Read a little further.)
  • Page 8 Novell SSD can be installed from any server on the network to any other server without requiring the administrator to be at either location. The Novell SSD is also available from the Compaq website. Compaq Management CD-ROM Use the Compaq Management CD-ROM to easily manage your Compaq Here’s another super freebie!
  • Page 9 What an offer! Compaq is providing you access to the same homegrown tools that we use in our labs, just in case you need to do some of the fun stuff we do. But remember: these are just lab tools and not production products.

  • Page 10: Using Novell Directory Services (Nds) With Netware 5

    NetWare 5: At Your Command To launch any NLM or to connect to remote servers for file manipulations, this management utility’s commands are extended and also apply to the remote file system. To view all version and date information for a specific CDM, DSK, HAM (Host Adapter Module), LAN, NLM, or PSM (Platform Support Module) file, just highlight the file and press Enter.

  • Page 11: Using Rconsole With Netware 5

    NetWare 5: At Your Command language. And the only correct GUI in the first paragraph is the XWindows GUI, discussed in the previous section. That’s it. Nothing fancy; nothing more. Now with the tips: To launch ConsoleOne, use C1Start.NCF. Both ConsoleOne and XWindows will be launched.

  • Page 12: Hardware Tips And Commands

    There’s nothing like a robust Compaq server! Our sales figures prove that. In fact, on September 14, 1998, Compaq delivered its 2 millionth server. And did you know that over 50% of Compaq servers are running with NetWare? Now that’s compatibility and integration. And that’s peace of mind.
  • Page 13 NetWare 5: At Your Command server information remotely. You can install the SURVEY Utility from the Compaq Management CD-ROM. Yup, that’s the one you received free. You can also use the DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT command discussed in the configuration tips in section “General NetWare 5 Software Tips.”...
  • Page 14 NetWare 5: At Your Command will still function with the DOWN command since DOWN alone now triggers the EXIT events. To access infrequently used options and make last-minute changes in your server installation, click the Customize button on the Server Summary screen. Now breathe a sigh of relief because here’s where you can easily modify any prior incomplete or incorrect options.

  • Page 15: Drives And Arrays Tips

    The volume can fail and any information being written to the array will be lost. Remember when loading Compaq custom drivers for drives and adapters, you don’t have to use the SLOT= parameter. The new drivers automatically load for each instance of the device that is detected by the system.

  • Page 16: Adapters And Drivers Tips

    And yes, this works for CPQFC.HAM, CPQSCSI.HAM, and actually, any CPQ*.HAM. Compaq valued-added drivers give you the ability to remove or add a single instance of a driver, called instance unloading and loading. To remove a single instance of an adapter driver (.HAM) so that the card can be removed or replaced, enter REMOVE STORAGE ADAPTER=ADAPTER_ID.

  • Page 17: Storage Tips

    NetWare 5: At Your Command SCMD.NLM enables NetWare 5 to transmit and receive IP and IPX data across what is essentially a single protocol network. If IP Only is selected, SCMD.NLM will be loaded automatically by AUTOEXEC.NCF. By removing the SCMD line from the AUTOEXEC file, all IPX compatibility will be lost on an IP-Only network.

  • Page 18: Conclusion

    If you have any special hints, tricks, or operating tips to share with your fellow NetWare 5 users, please email them to Novell.Feedback@Compaq.com. ECG087.0998...

Table of Contents