Integration Note
September 1998
ECG087.0998
Prepared by Novell Integration
NetWare 5: At Your Command
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
We Have Lift Off! ........................3
Software Tips and
Commands .................................3
General NetWare 5 Software
Tips..........................................3
Compaq Value-Add Software
Tips..........................................7
Using Novell Directory
Services (NDS) with
NetWare 5..............................10
Using the XWindows GUI
with NetWare 5.......................10
Using ConsoleOne with
NetWare 5..............................10
Using RCONSOLE with
NetWare 5..............................11
Using Java Applications with
NetWare 5..............................11
Hardware Tips and
Commands ...............................12
General NetWare 5
Hardware Tips........................12
Compaq Value-Added
Server Tips.............................12
Drives and Arrays Tips............15
Adapters and Drivers Tips....... 16
Storage Tips........................... 17
Miscellaneous NetWare
Command Tips.........................17
Conclusion ............................... 18
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
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NetWare 5: At Your Command
Integration Note prepared by Novell Integration
First Edition (September 1998)
Document Number ECG087.0998
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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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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.”
Did you know that the 64-bit Novell Storage Services (NSS) won’t recognize an older 12-bit FAT
system? That’s right. Truly a powerful, indexed-storage solution, NSS shatters current file
limitations and remount times. So, naturally, it requires a more powerful, later model engine, like
(1) Caldera 7.02 or later, (2) MS-DOS 6 or later, or (3) Novell DOS 7 (NDOS7) or later. Simply
put: only 16-bit FAT systems can be used with NetWare 5. Maybe that’s one of the reasons that
Novell has conveniently included Caldera 7.02 (formerly called NDOS7) on its NetWare 5 CDROM.
Did you know that…
• the REMOVE DOS command is no longer available?
• the DOWN command replaces EXIT?
• NWCONFIG.NLM replaces INSTALL.NLM?
• to boot the NetWare 5 Server CD-ROM, Compaq servers require either a ROM BIOS dated
on or after 7/9/98 or the CPQBOOT.EXE SoftPaq?
Well, now you know. In fact, here are more details on the above items.
With server systems growing so quickly, the space occupied by DOS in memory becomes
negligible. Most of you have probably never even worried about removing DOS to free up
memory. That could be why the REMOVE DOS command is no longer a necessity and no longer
available. Think simplicity and one less command to remember.
Novell also simplified other areas. For NetWare 5, Novell combined the former DOWN and
EXIT command functions into just one command: DOWN. The DOWN command’s job
description now includes three functions: (1) disconnecting the server from its clients, (2)
unloading NetWare 5, and (3) returning you to the DOS prompt. Slick and fast! And not to worry
because any events formerly triggered by the retired EXIT event will still occur when now using
just the DOWN command.
But let’s not worry about downing the server until we get it up and running. If you can’t seem to
start (boot) the NetWare 5 Server CD-ROM from your Compaq server, check the ROM BIOS
date. If the date is prior to 7/9/98 you need to take a slight detour. You must either update your
ROM BIOS or use CPQBOOT.EXE. Decisions. Decisions.
Choice #1: Update your system with the latest version of the ROM BIOS, available on
the SmartStart CD-ROM mentioned in the next section as well as on the Compaq
website.
Choice #2: If your server doesn’t have a BIOS update or flashing the BIOS is not
convenient, use the file CPQBOOT.EXE to create a floppy diskette that will enable you to
boot the NetWare 5 Server CD-ROM and begin the installation. CPQBOOT.EXE can be
found on the NetWare 5 Server CD-ROM (in \INSTALL) and requires one blank, non-
Remember to use a blank
diskette.
write-protected floppy diskette to create the bootable diskette. There’s just a
little catch with this second choice: Since CPQBOOT.EXE writes an image
file to the diskette, any data on the floppy will be overwritten.
The choice is yours.
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Here are a few more generic NetWare 5 commands and tips that you may not know off the top of
your head. They are sure to optimize your new OS and impress your boss.
• If updated drivers and components become available after your NetWare 5 purchase but
before installation, you can still use the updated versions rather than the ones that came with
NetWare 5. Just place the new versions in C:\NWUPDATE; then run INSTALL.BAT, as
usual. Running INSTALL.BAT will first check this directory for any newer versions of drivers
and system components and then automatically replace the older versions.
• 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—
such as, the hardware agents, server maintenance utilities, and Compaq Support Software for
Novell Products (Novell SSD)—will be seamlessly integrated with your NetWare 5 install.
For more information on SmartStart, look at section “Compaq Value-Added Software for
NetWare 5.”
• To switch between applications, just press Ctrl+Esc. This quick click (easier done than said)
brings up the Task Manager that aids in application switching. Whenever you want to return
to the system console, just click Ctrl+Esc, then Esc once more. Also refer to the section
“Using Java Applications with NetWare 5.”
Here comes a great freebie!
is a DOS-based TCP/IP stack used to communicate with the server from a DOS or Windows
3.x-based client.
• Don’t like Novell’s splash screen, or just tired of seeing it today? Remember, you’re in
command of your network. Here are your options:
• To prevent the Novell splash screen from appearing, you can create an empty text file
called SHOWLOGO.NLM and save it in C:\NWSERVER.
• If you like simplicity and simple keystrokes, just type SERVER -NL at the DOS prompt
when starting the server; the server obeys without any back talk and permanently
prevents the splash screen from appearing.
• Love the Novell splash screen? Well, when it’s your turn to start the server, just type
SERVER –L, which forces the server to display the splash screen from then on.
• And since we’re now discussing the visual aesthetics of your server, we have some good
news and some bad news about the “Snakes” screensaver. If you’re a former NetWare 3.x or
4.x user, you won’t find your wriggily, mobile snakes in NetWare 5’s MONITOR.NLM.
However, to activate those reptiles, you won’t have to perform two separate functions:
(1) locking the console and (2) activating your screensaver. To do both functions in one
command, simply enter SCRSAVER ACTIVATE. Voila! Snakes. (Like most screen savers,
SCRSAVER can also be configured to activate automatically, locking the console at the same
time.)
• To use the free Novell LAN Workplace for DOS, check out the
NetWare Client CD-ROM in \PRODUCTS\DOSWin32. LAN Workplace
• To deactivate the screen saver and unlock the console, use your password and log in as the
administrator. Then enter UNLOAD SCRSAVER.
Now we’ll get back to some configuration tips.
To prevent the NetWare Peripheral Architecture (NWPA) from autoloading drivers, use the
NWPA \NALOAD command in the STARTUP.NCF file. Without autoload, the system will load
only the custom device modules (CDMs) that are manually loaded in the STARTUP.NCF file. By
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manually loading CDMs, you can be certain that a specific value-added feature provided by the
manufacturer is available. If you don’t disable autoload, NetWare 5 will merrily chug along and
load the default CDMs for all devices detected by NWPA as well as those CDMs that are
manually loaded.
Some issues, however, have been found with devices where only the manufacturer provided
CDMs should have been used, but other default CDMs had been loaded. Specifically, when using
a SCSI tape drive to make a backup, you should use the CDM that is recommended by the backup
application manufacturer.
Note: When using NWTAPE.CDM, any applications that use Advanced SCSI programming
Interface (ASPI) will not work properly; instead, to make your backup, you should use the
SBACKUP program provided with NetWare 5.
To configure the virtual memory usage for NetWare 5, enter the SWAP command at the console.
You would think that this command immediately swapped some memory. You might even be a
little hesitant to use it. No horror stories with this one. SWAP simply produces a complete list of
commands that allow you to take control and configure the virtual memory for your server.
Look before you leap!
Troubleshooting server issues could take a lot of time. Wouldn’t you like to have your system’s
configuration specifics right at your fingertips? Well, Novell thought you would and,
consequently, added two new command options just for this purpose. The DISPLAY
ENVIRONMENT command lists all your system’s configuration default (straight-from-thefactory) parameters. To see what you’ve tweaked since the server landed, type DISPLAY
MODIFIED ENVIRONMENT. Usually it’s a much smaller list.
Here you have it: the scoop on those NLMs.
NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) are powerful code packages, or programs, that give you
more control of your system. If you really want to make your system fly, learn which ones exist
and how to use them. For simplicity, in NetWare 5 Novell even removed the LOAD command so
you can save some keystrokes. To launch NLMs without the LOAD command, simply enter the
module name. (In a year’s time this saves a lot of keystrokes.)
• To check if a specific module has been loaded, enter the MODULES command, followed by
the name of the module: [MODULE_NAME]. Wildcards are allowed when searching for a
particular module. If you forget the module’s name, you can just enter MODULES. You can
then view the list of every NLM that has been loaded since the server started.
• Some NLMs are contained inside the SERVER.EXE file. These NLMs are called Bound-In
and are loaded in a predetermined order when the server is started.
A word of caution: any programs that make use of virtual memory will be
affected by these settings.
• 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.
Don’t stop yet! Stay-tuned for one
of the top tips so far.
memorize all their names, use the CSET [CLASS] console command. A list of [CLASS]
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Well, this is a great tip for those of us who can’t remember more than
three items in a row.
To manipulate OS environment parameters on the fly, without having to
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