MULTIPACK HANDBOOK FOR INSTALLING SYSTEM 7 PRO
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The System 7 Pro MultiPack As designed to help you upgrade system software on
multiple Macintosh or PowerBook computers. Installing System 7 Pro will
upgrade the system software to version 7.1.1 in addition to installing other
software.
The MultiPack contains software and instructions for creating an upgrade
server -- a central source from which users can install the software over the
network.
There are four parts to the group upgrade:
- upgrading your own Macintosh or PowerBook
- planning the upgrade tasks required for your group
- setting up the System 7 Pro upgrade server
- performing the group upgrade
The four parts of this handbook guide you through these four stages of the
upgrade.
If you have already installed System 7
This handbook describes the upgrade to System 7 Pro from System 6 or earlier.
If you are upgrading from version 7.0 or 7.1, you have already completed most
upgrade tasks.
Application software
Most application programs that were compatible with system software version
7.0 or 7.1 should be compatible with System 7 Pro. Use the new Compatibility
Checker program to ensure full compatibility.
Network software
New versions of network software are installed with System 7 Pro, but these
are required only on computers being upgraded. AppleTalk, AppleShare, and
other network services behave identically in System 7 and System 7 Pro.
(However, to run on a computer with system software version 7.1.1, AppleShare
servers must be upgraded to version 3.0.1.)
LaserWriter drivers
New versions of LaserWriter drivers are installed with System 7 Pro, but
these are required only on computers being upgraded. The new drivers can
coexist on your network with version 7.0 or 7.1 drivers.
Instructions for upgrading from version 7.0 or 7. 1
The group upgrade from version 7.0 or 7. 1 to System 7 Pro involves three
steps. For each step, you can use either the System 7 Pro CD-ROM or the
floppy disks in the MultiPack.
1. Upgrade your own Macintosh or PowerBook.
See the next part of this handbook, "Upgrading Your Own Macintosh or
PowerBook."
2. Set up the upgrade server.
Follow the instructions in the third part, "Setting Up the Group Upgrade
Server."
3. Upgrade your group's Macintosh and PowerBook computers over the network
or directly from the installation disks.
Follow the instructions in the fourth part, "Performing the Group Upgrade."
You can skip all other instructions in this handbook, and use it only as
needed for reference or to answer questions.
For information about new features, see the booklet What's New in System 7
Pro, included in the MultiPack.
If you won't be using the CD-ROM
The MultiPack includes installation software in both CD-ROM and floppy disk
form.
If you don't have a CD-ROM drive, you can use this guide and the floppy disks
to create an upgrade server and perform the group upgrade. However, the
administrator tools on the CD-ROM aren't included on the floppy disks.
The group upgrade at a glance
Upgrading your own Macintosh or PowerBook
- Use the Compatibility Checker program to check the compatibility of
software installed on your disks.
- Use the Installer program to install System 7 Pro.
- Update your CD-ROM driver software if your Macintosh or PowerBook is
connected to a CD-ROM drive.
Planning the group upgrade
- Check the quick reference table to determine what products on your network
need upgrading.
- Read the "Group Upgrade Q&A" section to learn more about performing a group
upgrade.
- Plan the pace of the upgrade and the number of upgrade servers.
- Assess the compatibility of application programs and system software
installed on your group's computers.
- Assess the compatibility of your network software, internet routers,
servers, and other network services.
- Determine whether any computers An your group will require memory upgrades.
Setting up the group upgrade server
- Read the overview "What's on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM" to get familiar with
the disc's contents.
- Choose one of the methods described for making the disc's contents
accessible to users.
- Mount the System 7 Pro CD-ROM on an AppleShare server or share it with
System 7 file sharing.
- If necessary, create an upgrade server from the installation disks.
- Monitor the performance of the upgrade server.
Performing the group upgrade
- Upgrade the LaserWriter drivers on any computers that will continue to use
System 6.
- Upgrade the printer software on any AppleShare print servers.
- Make installation disks (using the disk image files provided) if any users
are unable to install over the network from the upgrade server.
- Install System 7 Pro on users' computers.
- Use the Inter»Poll network utility to monitor the status of user upgrades.
- Refer to the section "Supporting Users: Upgrade Q&A" at the end of the book
to answer questions about the upgrade and new features of the software.
MULTIPACK HANDBOOK FOR INSTALLING SYSTEM 7 PRO
PERFORMING THE GROUP UPGRADE
This part contains the following sections:
- Upgrading System 6 LaserWriter drivers
- Upgrading AppleShare print servers
- Using Disk Copy to make installation disks for users
- Installing System 7 Pro on users' computers
- Monitoring user upgrades with Inter»Poll
- Supporting users: Upgrade Q&A
Once you've prepared the network and set up the upgrade server, follow these
instructions to perform the group upgrade.
The final section, "Supporting Users: Upgrade Q&A," is designed to help you
answer the questions most frequently asked by users whose system software has
been newly upgraded to System 7.
Upgrading System 6 LaserWriter drivers
If some computers on your network will continue to use System 6 after others
are using System 7, you should upgrade the printer drivers on the System 6
computers to avoid version conflicts that interfere with printing.
!! WARNING: You cannot use System 6 LaserWriter drivers on a System 7
Macintosh. ! !
You can upgrade the printer software over the network from the System 7 Pro
CD-ROM or from one of the System 7 Pro installation disks provided.
1. Open the printing folder or disk.
- Using the System 7 Pro CD-ROM:
Open the Printer Update folder.
- Using the installation floppy disks:
Open the disk containing the printing software.
2. Open the Installer program.
The Installer's Welcome screen appears.
3. Click OK to clear the Welcome screen.
The Installer dialog box appears, listing the printer drivers to be updated
and the disk on which the drivers will be installed.
а. If necessary, click the Switch Disk button until the name of the disk you
want appears.
5. Click Easy Install to accept the printer drivers listed, or Customize to
select from all available printer drivers.
The Easy Install dialog box lists only the printer types that are already
installed on your computer.
б. When you see a dialog box reporting that installation was successful,
click Quit and restart your computer.
Upgrading AppleShare print servers
A Macintosh used as an AppleShare print server may require upgrading,
depending on the version of AppleShare software you are using.
AppleShare Print Server 3.0
AppleShare Print Server version 3.0 requires no upgrade to work with System 7
computers on the network. However, if System 7 is installed on the Macintosh
running the print server, it must use version 3.0.1 of the AppleShare Print
Server software.
AppleShare Print Server 2.0
A Macintosh using AppleShare Print Server version 2.0 does not need to be
upgraded to System 7, but its printer drivers need to be updated.
1. Shut down the print server software.
2. Install the printer driver update as described in the earlier section,
"Upgrading System 6 LaserWriter Drivers."
3. Drag the LaserPrep icon from the Printing folder to the Server folder of
the print server.
а. Restart the print server and start up the AppleShare Print Server
software.
Using Disk Copy to make installation disks for users
If any users do not have access to your upgrade server, you can use the Disk
Copy program and the disk images included on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM to make
copies of the installation disks.
!! IMPORTANT: You must use Disk Copy to create installation disks. You
cannot drag installation files or drag the image files. !!
If you plan to copy high-density (1.4 MB) disks, make sure that Disk Copy's
memory size is set to at least 1.6 MB. You can copy the contents of highdensity master disks only onto other high-density disks.
The Disk Copy program is in the Disk Images folder on the System 7 Pro CD
ROM.
Making copies from an image file
An image file contains an exact image of a floppy disk. You can use an image
file to create duplicate floppy disks.
To create one or more disks from an image file:
1. Open Disk Copy.
Click to remove the introductory screen. The Disk Copy window appears.
2. Choose Single Copy or Multiple Copies from the File menu.
3. Click Load Image File.
4. Select the image file you want to copy and click Open.
5. When the image file is loaded, click Make A Copy to start copying.
If you are making multiple copies, this button is called Make Some Copies.
б. Insert disks when instructed by the program.
7. Click Quit when you are finished.
Installing System 7 Pro on users' computers
You can install the new system software over the network from the System 7
Pro CD-ROM, or from the System 7 Pro installation disks provided.
Administrator instructions
If you, the network administrator, will be installing the new system software
on users' computers, you will repeat the process that you followed on your
own computer (as described in "Upgrading Your Own Macintosh or PowerBook"
earlier in this handbook):
- Check the compatibility of programs installed on the computer's disks.
- Install the system software.
- Choose a printer.
User instructions
If network users are upgrading their own computers, you can provide them with
the booklet What's New in System 7 Pro, included with the software. You can
order extra copies from your Apple dealer.
In addition to installation instructions, What' s New in System 7 Pro contains
instructions for checking software compatibility, which is an important part
of the upgrade process. If users are upgrading without this booklet, be sure
to provide them with appropriate compatibility instructions.
Server access template
The Administrator Tools folder on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM contains brief
instructions to help users connect to the upgrade server.
Customize these instructions by adding the zone, server, and volume name of
your upgrade server and then distribute copies to users.
Monitoring user upgrades with Inter»Poll
The Administrator Tools folder on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM includes the
Inter»Poll network administration utility. You can use this program to
monitor the status of user upgrades from your own Macintosh or PowerBook.
Inter»Poll scans the network and lists versions of the System, Finder, and
LaserWriter files for each active Macintosh or PowerBook. Inter»Poll is also
useful for other network monitoring tasks, but only the version-listing
feature is needed to monitor a group upgrade. This feature is described
below.
To verify system and printer software versions:
1. Open Inter»Poll.
The Network Search window appears.
2. Select the AppleTalk zones to be searched.
The box in the upper-left corner of the window displays all zones visible to
the Inter»Poll workstation. The search will include any zone(s) you select in
this list. The zone in which the Inter»Poll program is registered is selected
by default.
If your network contains no internet routers, no zones are listed.
3. Click Start to begin the search.
The Device List window is displayed. You can stop the search anytime by
clicking the Stop button.
а. Choose System Information from the Special menu.
The System Information window appears.
5. Click System File Version, Finder File Version, or LaserWriter Driver
Version to choose the type of software for which to list versions.
б. Click Get System Info.
Inter»Poll begins scanning the network and returns the version information
requested for each device included in the Device List. When all devices have
been scanned, the Get System Info button flashes.
To list versions of a different type of software, click System File Version,
Finder File Version, or LaserWriter Driver Version and then click the Get
System Info button again.
!! Using Inter»Poll with System 7: If you open Inter»Poll on a Macintosh or
PowerBook using a version of System 7, an alert box may appear warning that
the Responder file is not installed. Ignore this alert. !!
Supporting users: Upgrade Q&A
This section contains brief answers to the questions users ask most
frequently when upgrading to System 7 Pro. The topics are organized into four
groups:
- General questions
- Memory in System 7
- System 7 file sharing
- Fonts in System 7
General questions
After installing System 7 Pro, my computer will not start up properly. Can I
start up from a floppy disk?
Yes. A startup floppy disk is included with the software. In addition, the
System 7 Pro CD-ROM contains disk images of this disk in two versions: The
800K version contains system version 6.0.7, and a 1.4 MB version contains
System 7.1. These disks contain minimum system software configurations and
should be used only to start up the system for troubleshooting when other
methods fail.
Note: This startup floppy disk will not work on Macintosh and PowerBook
computers introduced after October 1992. If you have one of these models, use
the Disk Tools disk that came with your computer as a startup floppy disk.
I've installed a system extension C%NIT) that isn't compatible with System 7
Pro, and my computer won't start up. How can I get the system to bypass it?
If you hold down the Shift key while the system software is loading,
extensions will not be loaded. (Hold down the Shift key until you see the
Welcome to Macintosh message.) When the system is running, drag this
extension out of the System Folder.
A system extension (INIT) that was working before the upgrade has been moved
to the Extensions folder and no longer works.
Try dragging the extension out of the Extensions folder to the System Folder
window. If the extension has any supporting files associated with it, make
sure they are also at the root level of the System Folder. If the extension
still doesn't work, drag it out of the System Folder and contact the vendor
for upgrade information.
What does the Printer Update Installer script for System 6 actually install?
It installs a new version of PrintMonitor, a new Backgrounder file to support
background printing, and new printer drivers corresponding to the printer
drivers previously installed in the Macintosh or PowerBook.
Can I move hard disks and floppy disks between computers running System 6 and
System 7?
Yes. However, a locked disk created in System 7 must be unlocked before it
can be used with System 6.
When a disk that has been used with System 6 is used with System 7, the disk
is updated to work with System 7 (a message informs you of the status of the
update).
When a System 7 disk is used with System 6, you may see new folders named
Desktop Folder and Trash.
What happens if I throw away the Desktop and Trash folders that appear when I
use a System 7 disk with a System 6 Macintosh ?
These folders contain whatever items are located at the desktop level or in
the Trash on that disk. If you throw away either of these folders, any item
that was located on the desktop or in the Trash will be erased.
Do desk accessories work with System 7?
Yes. Desk accessories continue to work, but they are no longer the only items
that appear in the Apple ()) menu. Any item that you drag into the folder
named Apple Menu Items will appear in the Apple ()) menu and will open when
chosen from that menu.
The "suitcase" files containing desk accessories (which were previously
installed with Font/DA Mover) can now be simply dragged onto the System
Folder icon; their contents are automatically placed in the Apple Menu Items
folder.
You can also use a desk accessory by opening the suitcase, dragging the desk
accessory out, and double-clicking its icon.
Can I continue to use MacroMaker macros that I created in System 6?
No. MacroMaker cannot be used with System 7.
Can I reinstall System 6 on a Macintosh or PowerBook that has been upgraded
to System 7?
If a user must revert to System 6 for any reason, a temporary solution is to
attach an external disk on which System 6 is installed and use this as the
startup disk until System 6 is no longer needed.
If the Macintosh or PowerBook must revert completely to System 6, you must
first throw away the System 7 System Folder. (If the System Folder contains
any fonts or extensions you want to save, copy them before you delete it.)
Then reinstall the system software from your original System 6 installation
disks.
It appears that MultiFinder is always on under System 7. Can I turn it off?
No. The new Finder incorporates the capabilities that were previously
provided by MultiFinder. You can always open more than one application
program at a time.
Memory in System 7
Why do programs sometimes seem to run out of memory even on computers with
lots of available RAM?
Each application program sets aside a preset amount of memory when it's
opened. You can see the memory size by using the Get Info command in the
Finder. You can increase a program's memory size by entering a larger amount.
The amount of memory available for opening a given program is limited by the
amount of RAM already in use by the system software and other open programs.
Which Macintosh models can use virtual memory?
Any Macintosh based on a Motorola 68030 or 68040 microprocessor can use
virtual memory. See the technical specifications for your computers for more
information.
Macintosh computers based on the Motorola 68020 can be upgraded with a paged
memory management unit C&MMU) processor to use virtual memory.
How much free space do I need on my hard disk to use virtual memory?
The hard disk must have free space equal to the total amount of memory you
want CRAM plus virtual memory), plus additional space for documents you save
while virtual memory is turned on.
For example, if you wish to work with 16 megabytes of memory and your
Macintosh currently has 8 megabytes of RAM installed, you will need to have
free disk space of at least 16 megabytes.
Is virtual memory compatible with current versions of application software?
While virtual memory is compatible with most Macintosh software products,
some applications and other software may need upgrading to take advantage of
virtual memory. Check with the program's manufacturer.
Is virtual memory compatible with CPU accelerator boards?
Some accelerator cards work or can be modified to work with virtual memory.
Check with the manufacturer. Accelerator cards for the Macintosh Plus, SE,
Classic, Portable, and LC computers do not work with virtual memory.
System 7 file sharing
How much memory does file sharing use?
File sharing uses approximately 260K of RAM when turned on.
Does file sharing work in a mixed environment of System 6 and System 7
computers?
Yes. Network users who do not upgrade to System 7 can access folders or disks
shared by System 7 users. However, they cannot share files stored on System 6
computers.
Can a Macintosh or PowerBook user share files with users of MS-DOS or Apple
II computers?
Yes. Users of AppleShare PC software on MS-DOS computers and AppleShare
workstation software on Apple II computers can access shared files on a
System 7 Macintosh or PowerBook.
Can the network administrator prevent the use of file sharing?
Yes. If you control the installation procedure, you can choose the
Installer's Customize option and omit file sharing from the items you select.
However, if the system software is installed with the Easy Install option,
file sharing will be included.
How can a user of file sharing control others' access to information?
Several kinds of control are available. Access to a user's Macintosh or
PowerBook is possible only if the user has turned file sharing on and has
selected folders to share. The user can grant access selectively to
individuals or groups. In addition, the File Sharing Monitor control panel
allows the user to keep track of the use of shared folders and to disconnect
users if desired.
Can I shut off guest access privileges?
In system software version 7.1 or later, guest access is off by default when
you turn on file sharing. (Guest access is on by default in system software
version 7.0.) To turn guest access on or off, open the Guest icon in the
Users & Groups control panel and click the checkbox labeled "Allow guests to
connect," to select or deselect the option. Even when guest access is on, you
can turn off guest access to individual items that you share. (For details,
see the Macintosh User's Guide.)
How does System 7 file sharing compare with an AppleShare file server?
System 7 file sharing is designed to let an individual user share files with
B small number of users. Its performance as a server is slower than that of a
dedicated AppleShare file server, and only 10 users can connect at one time,
as compared to 50 or more on an AppleShare server. The performance of a
user's computer is also degraded when others are accessing shared folders and
disks.
AppleShare servers also offer more extensive administration and security
features and are designed for centralized file service.
Does file sharing let multiple users share one document simultaneously?
File sharing does allow multiple users to access a document simultaneously,
but whether they can share the document is controlled by the application that
opens the document. If the application supports multiple users reading and/or
writing at once, users can share the document.
Note: Before you share programs, remember that copyright laws may prevent
those programs from being shared. Check the applicable licensing agreements
and follow their terms.
How can users distinguish between AppleShare file servers and file-sharing
Macintosh or PowerBook computers in the Chooser?
One simple solution is to use a special naming convention for the AppleShare
servers to make them easy to find in the list (for example, put a prominent
special character, such as a bullet, before each server name).
If you are on an EtherTalk or TokenTalk internet with AppleTalk zones, you
can create a zone in which to register only AppleShare servers.
If the list in the Chooser is very long, you may also want to distribute the
file-sharing users among several zones.
Fonts in System 7
Are any kinds of fonts other than TrueType compatible with System 7?
All fonts that were previously compatible with Macintosh system software are
compatible with System 7.
What happens if a previously installed font has the same name as a TrueType
font?
The bitmap font will be used whenever it's called for in a size that you have
installed, and the TrueType font will be used for all other sizes.
TrueType font names are easily differentiated because there is no font size
in their name (one TrueType font file is used for all sizes). For example,
your system may contain the bitmap fonts Geneva 10 and Geneva 12, but the
TrueType font would simply be called Geneva.
Can I mix TrueType fonts with others in the same document?
Yes.
Do TrueType fonts have exactly the same dimensions as bitmap fonts?
No. In a TrueType font, each character As drawn from information about its
component shapes rather than from a stored plot of pixels. As a result, a
character produced in TrueType may differ slightly from the same character in
a bitmapped font.
Will my documents created with System 6 have to be reformatted when I install
TrueType fonts?
No. As long as the original fonts with which these documents were created
remain installed in your system, those are the fonts that will be used when
you open or print the documents. To verify what fonts are installed, open the
Fonts folder in the System Folder. (In system software version 7.0, you open
the System file to see available fonts.)
If the original fonts are not available, the corresponding TrueType fonts
will be used, if available, and the minor differences in character shapes and
spacing may cause the document to be reformatted.
Is the TrueType version in System 7 the same as the TrueType extension that
works with System 6.0.7?
Yes. However, once you've installed System 7, you do not need the TrueType
extension and should remove it from your System Folder.
Can I still use Font/DA Mover to install fonts?
No. In System 7, you install fonts by dragging them to the System Folder
icon. Beginning with system software version 7.1, they are automatically
placed in the Fonts folder. (In version 7.0, they are placed in the System
file.)
MULTIPACK HANDBOOK FOR INSTALLING SYSTEM 7 PRO
PLANNING THE GROUP UPGRADE
This part contains the following sections:
- Quick reference: Products that may need upgrading
- Group upgrade Q&A
- Logistics: The pace of the upgrade and the number of upgrade servers
- Software compatibility
- Network compatibility
- Memory requirements
Quick reference: Products that may need upgrading
Item
Need to
upgrade? Software requirements
Macintosh or PowerBook installing System 7 Pro:
LaserWriter driver Ye s Installed with system
so ft ware
AppleTalk network software Yes Installed with system
so ft ware
AppleShare workstation software Yes Installed with system
software
Macintosh NOT installing System 7 Pro:
LaserWriter driver
AppleTalk network software
AppleShare workstation software
Apple II computer:
LaserWriter driver
AppleTalk network software
AppleShare workstation software
MS-DOS computer:
LaserWriter driver
AppleShare PC software
AppleShare File Server
so ft ware
AppleShare Print Server
AppleTalk Internet Router
AppleCD SC CD-ROM drive
Group upgrade Q&A
This section answers the most commonly asked questions about the group
upgrade to System 7 Pro. The answers here are brief; for details, refer to
the individual topics following this section.
Yes
Maybe
No
No
No
No
No
Maybe
Maybe
Yes
No
Yes
Use printer update Installer
If EtherTalk, need v2.0 or
later
Need v2.0 or later
If server uses system
version 7.1.1 or later,
AppleShare must be v3.0.1
Printing software only
CD-ROM Setup software
Does System 7 Pro work with all Macintosh models?
System 7 Pro can be installed on all Macintosh and PowerBook computer models
except the Macintosh Plus, Macintosh 512K, Macintosh 128K, and Macintosh XL.
System 7 Pro requires a hard disk and 4 MB of internal random-access memory
CRAM); 5 MB of RAM are recommended.
Do I have to upgrade networked Macintosh and PowerBook computers to System 7
Pro all at once?
No. Macintosh and PowerBook computers using earlier versions of system
software can coexist on your network. However, you need to install new
printing software on all computers that will be sharing LaserWriter printers.
You also need to make sure that all computers have network software that
works with AppleTalk Phase 2.
Why must I upgrade printer drivers on Macintosh and PowerBook computers that
won't be using System 7?
System 7 Pro includes new versions of LaserWriter printer drivers that should
be installed on all Macintosh and PowerBook computers having driver versions
earlier than 7.0. (Version 7.0 and 7.1 drivers can coexist with version 7.1.1
drivers on the network.) A special Installer file is included to simplify
this upgrade.
When a System 7 Macintosh or PowerBook prints to a LaserWriter that has been
initialized with an earlier printer driver, its driver causes the printer to
restart. While this process is harmless, it is time-consuming and also clears
fonts from the printer's memory.
Should I upgrade AppleShare servers to System 7 Pro?
No. The AppleShare File Server 2.0.1 and Print Server 2.0 products do not
operate on a Macintosh running System 7 and derive no benefits from System 7.
Users who upgrade to System 7 can continue to access existing AppleShare 2.0
file servers.
To install an AppleShare file server on a Macintosh using system software
version 7.1.1 you need AppleShare File Server software version 3.0.1.
Do I need a special Installer to upgrade over the network? Can multiple users
upgrade this way at once?
The Installer included on your installation disks and on the CD-ROM supports
network installation. If you set up a group upgrade server, multiple users
can run the Installer over the network simultaneously, but performance will
decrease as the number of users increases.
Will System 7 Pro work with the application programs now installed on users'
computers?
While System 7 Pro is compatible with most application programs, some will
require upgrading. Nearly all Macintosh software developers have versions
that are compatible with System 7 Pro. Check with individual vendors for
upgrade information. The Compatibility Checker software provided with the
system software helps you determine the compatibility of installed programs.
Will system software version 7. 1.1 work with the peripheral devices and
expansion cards now being used on my network?
Some drivers for Apple products need to be upgraded to support version 7.1 or
later. These include the original drivers for the Macintosh Display Card 8»24
GC and the Apple OneScanner. The AppleCD SC CD-ROM drive also requires new
software, which is included with the System 7 Pro MultiPack.
Will system software version 7.1.1 work with network services from thirdparty vendors?
Most AppleTalk network services from third-party vendors work with version
7.1.1 or can be upgraded to do so.
Do I have to upgrade my network to AppleTalk Phase 2?
Apple recommends upgrading all AppleTalk networks to Phase 2.
AppleTalk Phase 2 software is installed on your Macintosh or PowerBook when
you install System 7 Pro. This does not affect communication on LocalTalk or
TokenTalk connections. However, any EtherTalk user upgrading to System 7 Pro
(and thereby installing the Phase 2 EtherTalk driver) can communicate only
with other AppleTalk Phase 2 users.
A Macintosh running router software does not need to be upgraded to system
software version 7.1.1 when you upgrade other computers on the network.
However, the router must support AppleTalk Phase 2.
The AppleTalk Internet Router from Apple works with both System 7 and System
6.
What kind of support will users need most?
The most important tasks for users installing System 7 Pro are checking
Macintosh and PowerBook disks for software compatibility, installing the
software, and getting acquainted with the new features.
To help users in these tasks, make sure they rely on the tools provided with
the software: the Compatibility Checker program, the PowerTalk User's Guide,
the booklet What's New in System 7 Pro, and Balloon Help for on-screen
assistance.
Logistics: The pace of the upgrade and the number of upgrade servers
To begin planning the upgrade
- decide whether to upgrade users' computers all at once or in a phased
process
- determine how many upgrade servers to set up
Upgrading all at once or in stages
Whether you perform the group upgrade all at once or break the process into
stages depends on the size of your network or internet and the availability
of personnel to help users with the upgrade.
Users may need help installing the new software, upgrading their application
programs and drivers for their peripheral equipment, and learning to use the
new features of the software.
On a large internet with many users, it's preferable to select one group or
department to upgrade first and install an upgrade server on that group's
local network. You can use this first group upgrade to become familiar with
users' support needs.
The number of users per server
The number of users who can share an upgrade server is subject to the limits
of your software license agreement.
The number of upgrade servers you should set up also depends on several
performance factors, including
- the general load conditions of your network
- the type of Macintosh being used as a server
- additional purposes for which the server is being used
For best results, you should set up the upgrade server on a Macintosh that is
not used heavily as a general-purpose server.
Simultaneous user installations
It's recommended that users do not attempt to access the upgrade server in
large numbers simultaneously. While the System 7 Pro Installer is a multi
user program that supports simultaneous installations, the intensive two-way
traffic of installing and verifying software on multiple hard disks can
significantly degrade network performance.
Software compatibility
The System 7 Pro MultiPack contains a Compatibility Checker program to help
you assess the compatibility of the software your workgroup uses. You
probably used this when upgrading your own Macintosh or PowerBook in the
first part of this handbook.
The Compatibility Checker is located
- on the Before You Install disk in the System 7 Pro installation disks
- in the Before You Install folder on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
Use the Compatibility Checker to determine whether you'll need to update any
programs for use with System 7 Pro.
INITs and CDEVs in System 7
Many users have special files in their System Folders called INITs (startup
documents or initialization files) and CDEVs (control panel devices). These
files support application programs, drive peripheral devices, or add
functionality to the Macintosh or PowerBook. Because these programs are often
loaded as part of the startup process, a compatibility problem could prevent
the computer from starting up.
!! IMPORTANT: Compatibility is most critical when a program is installed in
the System Folder. If any INITs or CDEVs installed on your Macintosh or
PowerBook are not recognized by the compatibility tools you received with the
new software, you should remove them from your System Folder before
installing System 7 Pro. ! !
New names for INITs and CDEVs
Beginning with System 7, Macintosh INITs were renamed system extensions, and
CDEVs were renamed control panels.
Application programs and System 7
Most currently shipping versions of application programs are compatible with
System 7.
Upgrades are available through dealers for most programs that predate System
7. Order these early in your planning process, so you can have the compatible
versions at hand when users upgrade.
Network compatibility
When upgrading system software on networked computers, you need to consider
three aspects of your AppleTalk network:
- AppleTalk software and driver versions
- internet routers (if you have multiple, interconnected networks)
- network services, such as file servers and mail software
AppleTalk Phase 2 software and network drivers
AppleTalk Phase 2 is an extension of the original AppleTalk network protocols
that supports larger internets with many more devices per network and allows
more efficient routing and zone management.
The AppleTalk software installed with System 7 Pro is intended for use on
AppleTalk Phase 2 networks. Apple recommends upgrading all AppleTalk networks
to Phase 2, which has been the AppleTalk standard since 1989.
Depending on the AppleTalk network type(s) in your organization, you may need
to upgrade to AppleTalk Phase 2 before installing System 7 Pro.
Network type What to do
LocalTalk No action is necessary.
TokenTalk No action is necessary.
EtherTalk Upgrade if using any version earlier than 2.0.
Non-Apple Check with dealer or manufacturer.
The following sections describe the effect, for each AppleTalk network type,
of upgrading to System 7 from System 6.
If you are upgrading from version 7.0 or 7.1, you do not need to upgrade your
network.
LocalTalk networks
If your network uses only LocalTalk connections, upgrading some computers to
System 7 Pro will have no effect on networking.
Although the new LocalTalk driver installed with System 7 Pro is an AppleTalk
Phase 2 driver, the protocol changes in Phase 2 do not prevent communication
between Phase 1 and Phase 2 users on a LocalTalk network.
TokenTalk networks
If your network contains TokenTalk connections, these computers are already
using AppleTalk Phase 2. AH TokenTalk drivers support AppleTalk Phase 2.
Upgrading to System 7 Pro on Macintosh computers using TokenTalk will have no
effect on networking.
EtherTalk networks
If a network containing Macintosh EtherTalk connections has already been
upgraded to AppleTalk Phase 2, installing System 7 Pro will have no effect on
networking.
If the network has not been upgraded to AppleTalk Phase 2, the computers on
which you install System 7 Pro will be unable to communicate with the rest of
the network. To ensure compatibility, upgrade to Phase 2 before installing
System 7 Pro.
Drivers for non-Apple network cards
You must upgrade non-Apple network drivers to AppleTalk Phase 2 on all
Macintosh computers upgrading to System 7. Check with the dealer or
manufacturer of your network products for more information.
Upgrading to AppleTalk Phase 2
If you need to upgrade your network or internet to AppleTalk Phase 2, you
should do so before you install System 7 Pro.
Upgrading to AppleTalk Phase 2 involves
- upgrading network drivers on individual computers
- upgrading internet routers
Upgrading network drivers on System 7 computers
System 7 Pro includes AppleTalk Phase 2 software and an AppleTalk Phase 2
driver for LocalTalk. If the Installer detects an EtherTalk or TokenTalk
network card in the computer, it also installs the appropriate driver for
this network type.
!! IMPORTANT: The System 7 Pro Installer automatically includes the correct
network driver with the Easy Install option. If you use the Customize option,
be sure you select the appropriate network driver. Even if your computer is
already using an AppleTalk Phase 2 EtherTalk or TokenTalk driver, you must
install a new network driver for system software version 7.1.1. !!
Upgrading network drivers on System 6 computers
To upgrade EtherTalk drivers on Macintosh computers that are not being
upgraded to System 7, use the EtherTalk software (version 2.0 or later) and
instructions furnished with the EtherTalk NB Card or the Ethernet LC Card.
Internet routers
A Macintosh computer used as a router does not need to be upgraded to System
7 to work with System 7 computers on the network.
Hardware-based routers that support AppleTalk Phase 2 are also compatible
with System 7.
If a Macintosh is being used exclusively as a router, no benefit is derived
from upgrading this Macintosh to System 7.
Determining whether a router supports AppleTalk Phase 2
The AppleTalk Internet Router from Apple Computer supports AppleTalk Phase 2.
For non-Apple routers, check the product documentation or contact the
router's manufacturer or the dealer.
Software or hardware upgrades for routers
The process of upgrading a router to AppleTalk Phase 2 depends on the type of
router and its manufacturer.
The AppleTalk Internet Router Administrator's Guide (included with the
AppleTalk Internet Router software) includes instructions for upgrading to
AppleTalk Phase 2.
All major vendors of internet routers for AppleTalk networks offer AppleTalk
Phase 2 upgrades for their Phase 1 routers. Contact the dealer or
manufacturer of your routers about upgrades.
Network services
Use the following compatibility guidelines for AppleShare servers, clients,
and System 7 file sharing.
AppleShare server software
AppleShare File Server version 2.0.1 and Print Server 2.0 can provide service
to both System 7 and System 6 computers. However, the Macintosh on which the
server software is installed cannot be upgraded to System 7.
The printer driver used with Print Server 2.0 must be upgraded. See the
fourth part of this handbook, "Performing the Group Upgrade."
To install an AppleShare server on a Macintosh using system software version
7.1.1, you need AppleShare software version 3.0.1.
Do not install System 7 Pro on AppleShare 3.0 servers.
AppleShare workstation software
AppleShare workstation software (the software on users' computers that is
used to access file servers) is installed as part of System 7 Pro.
This new version of AppleShare workstation software is compatible with
AppleShare File Server software versions 3.0. 1, 3.0, and 2.0.1.
File-sharing software
The file-sharing capability of System 7 lets users share folders and disks
with other users. Network users access files on a shared Macintosh or
PowerBook by connecting through the Chooser, in exactly the same way that
they connect to an AppleShare file server.
AppleShare users who do not upgrade to System 7 -- including users of
Macintosh System 6, AppleShare PC, and the AppleShare Ilgs software -- can
also access folders or disks shared by System 7 users.
Networkwide privacy for users
The file-sharing and program-linking features of System 7 introduce
capabilities that extend the reach of Macintosh and PowerBook users on a
network:
- File sharing allows items stored on a Macintosh or PowerBook to be accessed
by other users on the network.
- Program linking allows a Macintosh program to receive commands from another
computer.
To ensure that these features do not compromise privacy on a network, there
are various levels of protection:
- You Cor the individual user) can use the Installer's Customize option to
install System 7 Pro without the file-sharing software.
- Both file sharing and program linking are turned off until the user turns
them on.
- Once file sharing is turned on, the user needs to take specific actions to
share a folder or disk.
- Once a folder is shared, the owner can control guest access and can specify
individual users or groups who have exclusive access to this item.
It's important to inform users about these privacy features. The Macintosh
documentation included with the software describes how to share and restrict
access to a Macintosh or PowerBook computer.
Memory requirements
System 7 Pro requires a hard disk and 4 MB of internal random-access memory
CRAM); 5 MB of RAM are recommended.
Upgrading RAM on Macintosh and PowerBook computers
Users with large applications such as graphics or page layout programs, or
users who open several applications at once, will probably need additional
RAM.
Macintosh and PowerBook memory upgrade kits are available from your Apple
dealer.
!! WARNING: If you have never installed a memory upgrade in a Macintosh or
PowerBook computer, contact your Apple reseller or representative for a
demonstration and instructions before proceeding with the installation. !!
SETTING UP THE GROUP UPGRADE SERVER
This part contains the following sections:
- What's on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
- Creating an upgrade server from the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
- Mounting the System 7 Pro CD-ROM on an AppleShare server
- Ways to use the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
- Creating an upgrade server from the System 7 Pro installation disks
- Performance of the upgrade server
What's on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
The System 7 Pro CD-ROM contains the software you need to perform the group
upgrade, plus several network administration tools.
Several of the items on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM are provided both in
conventional file formats and as disk images. You can use the disk images to
create installation disks to distribute to users.
The System 7 Pro CD-ROM contains the following installation software and
administrator tools:
- Before You Install
- System 7 Pro Install
- Printer Update
- Administrator Tools
Before You Install
This folder contains a program named Compatibility Checker that compares the
user's installed software to a list of program versions that are compatible
with System 7 Pro and produces a compatibility report.
System 7 Pro Installer
This folder contains the System 7 Pro software and installation software:
- The Installer program, installation script, and installation folders that
contain the system software.
- The Printing folder includes printer drivers, PrintMonitor, and other
printing software.
- The Tidbits folder contains system extensions and Macintosh utilities.
- The Fonts folder contains the font families that come with System 7 Pro.
- The QuickTime folder contains the QuickTime system software extension and a
replacement Scrapbook desk accessory.
- The AppleScript Setup folder contains the AppleScript system software
extension and other AppleScript software.
Printer Update
This folder contains the Installer program, installation script, and printing
software necessary to update printer software for a System 6 Macintosh.
The printer update is intended for people who will continue using System 6.
Administrator Tools
This folder contains a number of tools to help you manage the upgrade process
and support users who are upgrading:
- The User Instructions folder contains printable instructions for accessing
the upgrade server.
- The CD Setup folder contains new CD-ROM drivers.
- The Inter»Poll folder contains a utility for monitoring system software
versions on an AppleTalk network.
- The Basic Connectivity Set folder contains tools to be used with the
Communications Toolbox installed as part of System 7 Pro. (Some Macintosh
applications require these tools to be installed; see the instructions in the
Communications Toolbox folder for information.)
- The Disk Images folder contains disk images with which to create
installation disks for System 7 Pro and the Disk Copy program used to create
disks from these images. (Instructions appear later in this handbook.)
- The LaserWriter Namer folder contains a System 7 version of the utility
with which you name a LaserWriter printer.
Creating an upgrade server from the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
There are four ways to set up an upgrade server with the System 7 Pro CD-ROM:
- Make the entire disc a volume on an AppleShare file server.
- Copy selected folders from the disc to a volume on an AppleShare file
server.
- Use System 7 file sharing to share selected folders on the disc with
network users.
- Use AppleShare 3.0.1 (or greater) to share selected folders on the disc
with network users.
These methods are described on the following pages.
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive: You can create an upgrade server using
the PowerTalk installation disks provided with the software, as described
later in this handbook.
Mounting the System 7 Pro CD-ROM on an AppleShare server
Follow this procedure to mount the System 7 Pro CD-ROM as an AppleShare
server volume.
These instructions are based on AppleShare file server 2.0.1 software. For
more details about AppleShare administration, see the AppleShare File Server
Administrator's Guide included with the file server software.
1. Shut down the file server.
2. Turn on the CD-ROM drive and insert the System 7 Pro CD-ROM.
3. Start up the file server from the Server Administration disk supplied
with AppleShare File Server software.
а. Open the AppleShare Admin program.
5. When prompted to accept the System 7 Pro CD-ROM as a server volume, click
OK.
б. Quit AppleShare Admin.
7. Restart the AppleShare File Server software.
Creating an upgrade server from the System 7 Pro installation disks
If you cannot use a CD-ROM drive to create the upgrade server, you can use
the System 7 Pro installation disks provided.
1. Create a new folder on your AppleShare file server or shared disk.
Name the folder Network Installer (or a similar name that users will easily
identify).
2. Insert the Install disk and drag its icon to your hard disk.
The floppy disk's contents are copied into a newly created folder called
Install on the hard disk. (You must drag the disk icon to your hard disk, not
into a folder. System 6 does not allow disks to be dragged into folders.)
3. Move the new folder into the Network Installer folder you created in
step 1.
a. Eject the disk.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and a for each installation disk.
Inside the Network Installer folder, there should now be folders representing
each of the installation disks:
- Install
- Install 2
- Install 3
- Tidbits
- Printing
- Fonts
- PowerTaik
- PowerTaik 2
- QuickTime
- AppleScript Setup
6. Make the Network Installer folder accessible over the network.
Performance of the upgrade server
Installing software over the network presents two main advantages over
installing from floppy disks:
- Multiple users can upgrade without each having to obtain a set of
installation disks.
- The installation can proceed unsupervised, since there are no disks to
insert.
To make sure that the process is as efficient as possible, consider the
following performance factors:
- the AppleTalk network type
- the AppleShare server type
- how the upgrade server is used
AppleTalk network type
Installing System 7 Pro over an EtherTalk network will take 5 to 10 minutes,
depending on network traffic.
Installing over a LocalTalk network will take several times as long as using
EtherTalk, again depending on traffic.
AppleShare server type
If you have more than one AppleShare server, choose the fastest model
available as the upgrade server. The performance obtained from the Installer
on the network depends on the network's transmission speed and on the
processing speed of the Macintosh computer running the AppleShare server
software.
Use staggered installation: The System 7 Pro Installer allows simultaneous
installations, but this degrades performance. Avoid having large numbers of
users install the software from the upgrade server at the same time.
Other uses of the upgrade server
If the upgrade server is also used as a general-purpose AppleShare server,
users accessing documents or programs may experience poor performance while
others are installing system software.
Notify the server's users of this temporary condition.
UPGRADING YOUR OWN MACINTOSH OR POWERBOOK
This part contains the following sections:
- Installing System 7 Pro
Step 1: Use the Compatibility Checker
Step 2: Use the Installer
Step 3: Choose a printer
- Using your upgraded Macintosh or PowerBook before you complete the group
upgrade
- Updating your CD-ROM software
Install System 7 Pro first on your own computer or on a test system to become
familiar with the upgrade process and the new features of the software.
Installing System 7 Pro
Select one of two installation methods:
- the installation disks supplied in the MultiPack
- the System 7 Pro Install folder on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM
!! WARNING: You cannot install System 7 Pro by dragging the system software
to your disk. You must use the Installer. !!
Step 1: Use the Compatibility Checker
The Compatibility Checker examines the software on your computer's hard disk
for compatibility with System 7 Pro, moves any items that might be
incompatible out of the System Folder, and produces a compatibility report.
1. Open the Before You Install folder or disk.
- Using the System 7 Pro CD-ROM:
Open the Before You Install folder.
- Using the installation floppy disks:
Open the Before You Install disk.
2. Open the Compatibility Checker program.
The Compatibility Checker's welcome screen appears.
3. Click Continue.
A dialog box appears An which you can select the disks you want the
Compatibility Checker to scan. An X appears next to the disks that are
selected.
а. Click OK to begin scanning the selected disks.
The Compatibility Checker begins to scan your disks. Messages report the
progress of the scan.
If the Compatibility Checker finds incompatible or unknown items in the
System Folder of your startup disk, you'll see a message like the following:
5. If unknown or incompatible items were found, click Move to remove them
from the System Folder.
The Compatibility Checker creates a new folder on your hard disk named May
Not Work With System 7 and moves all potentially incompatible items from the
System Folder into this new folder.
When the Compatibility Checker has finished examining your disks, you'll see
the results displayed on your screen.
б. To print your compatibility report, click Print.
7. When you're finished using the Compatibility Checker, click Quit.
Your compatibility report gives you specific instructions on what you must do
before you can install System 7 Pro. Be sure to follow all these
instructions.
It's also a good idea to back up the information on your computer's hard disk
before you install new system software.
Step 2: Use the Installer
To install the new software, follow these steps:
1. Quit any open application programs or desk accessories.
2. Insert the Install disk into a floppy disk drive or open the System 7 Pro
Install folder on the System 7 Pro CD-ROM.
3. Open the Installer program.
a. When you see the Installer's welcome screen, click OK.
The Easy Install dialog box appears.
Installing a customized system: These instructions cover the Easy Install
process, which is suitable for most Macintosh and PowerBook users. For
information about the Customize option, see your Macintosh User's Guide.
5. Make sure that the disk indicated on the screen is the one on which you
want to install the software.
If the wrong disk name appears, click the Switch Disk button until the
correct disk name appears.
6. Click Install.
The Installer begins to install the software on your Macintosh or PowerBook.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Messages report the status of the installation. If you're installing from
disks, messages will instruct you when to insert the next disk.
8. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
Step 3: Choose a printer
If you're upgrading from System 6 or earlier, you must reselect your printer
before you can print with the new system software.
- Use the Chooser to select a printer.
Using your upgraded Macintosh or PowerBook before you complete the group
upgrade
If you want to use your upgraded Macintosh or PowerBook on the network before
you've completed the group upgrade, be aware of these conditions:
- If you print from the upgraded computer to a LaserWriter used by System 6
computers whose printer software hasn't been upgraded, the printer will
restart itself. It will restart again each time it switches from one printer
driver version to the other. This is remedied when you perform the group
upgrade.
- If your computer is using EtherTalk on an AppleTalk Phase 1 network,
installing System 7 Pro will upgrade your EtherTalk driver to Phase 2 and you
will be unable to use any network services until you upgrade your network to
AppleTalk Phase 2. (See "EtherTalk Networks" in "Planning the Group
Upgrade.")
Updating your CD-ROM software
If you are using a CD-ROM drive connected directly to your computer, you
should update your CD-ROM software to the latest version after you've
installed System 7 Pro. Otherwise you may be unable to use the CD-ROM drive
after upgrading.
If you mount the disc as a volume on an AppleShare server, you don't need to
update your CD-ROM software to access that volume from your computer.
To update your CD-ROM software:
1. Insert the Macintosh CD Setup disk supplied with the system software.
2. Open the Installer.
3. If necessary, click Switch Disk to display the name of the hard disk on
which you want to install the CD-ROM software.
a. Click Install.
The CD-ROM driver and several supporting utilities are installed on the
selected hard disk.
5. Quit when the installation is completed.
6. Restart your computer.
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