Corel WordPerfect Office - 2000 Network Administrator Guide

Network Administrator

Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................1

What’s included in WordPerfect Office 2000? ...........................2

Installation Types Available from WordPerfect Office 2000 CD......................3

Server installation .....................................3

Chapter 2 Preparing for installation and distribution ...................5

Assembling your team ....................................5

Choosing a strategy .....................................6

Testing installation and distribution ...............................8

Performing server installation and preliminary distribution .......................9

Completing your final distribution ................................9

Chapter 3 Installing to a server .............................11

Preparing for server installation ................................12

Running the Network Setup program ..............................14

Removing a server installation of WordPerfect Office 2000 ......................18

Chapter 4 Installing to a workstation ..........................21

Preparing for workstation installation ..............................22

Running the Setup program .................................22

Controlling setup configuration with response files .........................25

Running a silent installation .................................26

Removing WordPerfect Office 2000 from a workstation .......................27

Chapter 5 Using the Corel Settings Editor ........................29

APPENDIX AWorking with clipart and Writing Tools ...................39

Making Clipart accessible over a network ............................39

Language support for Writing Tools...............................39

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APPENDIX BUsing command line switches ........................41

Command line switches ...................................41

APPENDIX C Glossary ...................................45

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the WordPerfect Office 2000 Network Administrator Guide. You can use this
guide to help you install and maintain WordPerfect Office 2000 applications in a networked
environment.

 Unless noted otherwise, the information in this guide applies to all editions of

WordPerfect Office 2000.

This guide covers the following topics:

 preparing for installation and distribution

 installing to a server

 installing to a workstation

 using the Corel Settings Editor

 working with clipart and writing tools

 using command line switches

In order to run WordPerfect Office 2000, your computer must meet the system
requirements necessary to run the version of Windows required by the version of
WordPerfect you are running. Systems that barely meet the system requirements will not
run WordPerfect optimally.

WordPerfect Office 2000 requires:

 Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0

 486 PC, 66 MHZ processor

 16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended)

 170 MB Hard disk space (280 MB for a typical install)

 CD-ROM drive

 VGA monitor

Introduction

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 mouse or tablet

What’s included in WordPerfect Office 2000?

The following applications are included in most editions of WordPerfect Office 2000. Not
all WordPerfect Office 2000 editions include all the applications noted below. For example,
WordPerfect Office 2000 Standard Edition does not include Paradox, while the
Professional Edition (Enterprise Edition outside of North America) does.

Contents of WordPerfect Office 2000

 WordPerfect 9

 Quattro Pro 9

 Corel Presentations 9

 Paradox 9 (Professional/Enterprise Edition)

 CorelCENTRAL 9

 Desktop Application Director (DAD) 9

 Corel Versions

 Trellix

 Adobe Acrobat Viewer

 Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications

 Bitstream Font Navigator

 More than 100 True Type Fonts

 Quick View Plus

 WordPerfect Office 2000 Software Developers Kit (SDK)

All the WordPerfect Office 2000 editions contain all of the documentation on the CD. The
documentation can be accessed by double-clicking the SETUP.EXE at the root level and
clicking the Corel Reference Center. You can print or copy and paste items in the
documentation. Printed documentation is available from Corel Sales. You can access the
Release Notes by clicking the Release Notes button in the Corel Setup Wizard Welcome
Screen.

A text file called VOLINFO.TXT is stored in a folder at the root level of each WordPerfect
Office 2000 CD. You can use this file to determine which version of WordPerfect you are
using.

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Installation Types Available from WordPerfect Office 2000 CD

On the WordPerfect Office 2000 CD there are two installation executables: SETUP.EXE
and NETSETUP.EXE. Use SETUP.EXE for standalone installations and NETSETUP.EXE
for server installations.

Running SETUP.EXE gives the following installation options after selecting WordPerfect
Office 2000 from the menu:

 Typical Setup

This is a predefined installation of the most commonly installed components of the
suite. It is customizable in that you can specify the main location (drive and main
folder) of where the suite will be installed.

 Compact Setup

This item will only install the necessary components needed to run the core
applications of the suite, such as WordPerfect, Quattro Pro, Presentations, Corel
Central for the Standard edition of WordPerfect Office 2000. Paradox is also included in
the Professional edition of WordPerfect Office 2000.

 Custom Setup

Enabling this option gives the user the ability to select and deselect components
according to disk space, requirements, and so on. There are other options that are
available when performing the custom install that are not available when performing a
typical install.

 All of the installation options can be run from the CD-ROM as CD-ROM-based

installations. You can enable this option when there is very little hard drive space
available for installation. If you enable this option, you must have the CD-ROM in the
system whenever you run a WordPerfect Office 2000 application.

Server installation

In order to install WordPerfect Office 2000 to a server, NETSETUP.EXE must be used.
NETSETUP.EXE is stored in the \NetAdmin folder found in the root folder of the
WordPerfect Office 2000 CD-ROM. You can run this executable from the CD to do initial
server installations, and then run it from the server in a multi-server environment to
install to additional servers if necessary. For more information about server installation,
see the “Installing to a server” chapter of this document.

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 You must run NETSETUP.EXE to install WordPerfect Office 2000 to a server. You

cannot simply copy a server installation to a different server instead of performing a
server installation. Because UNC path information is generated and stored in files
necessary for a server installation, this operation copying a server installation will not
install WordPerfect Office 2000.

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PREPARING FOR
INSTALLATION AND
DISTRIBUTION

You can prepare to install and distribute WordPerfect Office 2000 by using the following
plan:

 assemble your team

 choose a strategy

 test installation and distribution methods

 perform server installation and preliminary distribution

 complete your final distribution

 Keep a detailed record of your install and distribute process. You can use the record to

plan subsequent steps and troubleshoot installation and distribution problems.

Assembling your team

Your team can include the following people:

 Internal Support (IS) personnel to coordinate and prepare the test environment

 testers to explore WordPerfect Office 2000 in a test environment

 installers to deploy the installation of WordPerfect Office 2000

 trainers to train and inform users

 support personnel to assist users during and after distribution

You and your team should prepare in the following ways:

 Understand the Windows Registry and System Policies. You can find detailed

information in the Windows 95 Resource Kit, Windows 98 Resource Kit, and the
Windows NT Resource Kit.

 Review an organizational chart of your organization, and decide how WordPerfect Office

2000 will meet the different needs of the departments and groups. Discuss with your
team several distribution strategies and decide on those that you will test.

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 Read the release notes found in the Corel Reference Center.

Choosing a strategy

Before you install WordPerfect Office 2000, you must decide on an installation strategy.
Planning your installation involves choosing the which installation type and location you
will allow the users to install, whether you want to use response files during setup, and
whether you want to use third-party distribution software.

Installation choices

During Network Setup, you can choose to install every WordPerfect Office 2000
application, the default setting, or you can customize your installation by selecting only
the applications or components that you want.

Installation choice Description

Default installation Installs the default settings, which include

Customized installation Installs only the applications and

During Network Setup, you can choose to let users run a Local installation, a Run from
Network installation, or let them decide. You are given the following options:

every WordPerfect Office 2000 application,
to your server.

components you want to install.

If you enable... then running Setup at a workstation...

Allow Only Run From Network Installation configures the workstation to run

WordPerfect Office 2000 applications from
the shared installation on a network
server. This might be desirable if the
hardware in your organization lacks
sufficient disk space.

Allow Only Local Installation installs WordPerfect Office 2000

applications on the user’s local hard drive.
This might be desirable if you are worried
about network traffic.

Allow Both Local And Run From Network
Installation

either installs WordPerfect Office 2000
applications on the user’s local hard drive
or configures the workstation to run the
applications from the shared installation on
a network server. The user chooses.

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We recommend that you choose Allow Both Local And Run From Network Installation.
This offers the most flexibility since there are other opportunities for you to control
whether a workstation runs from the network or is locally installed. If you choose Allow
Only Local Installation or Allow Only Run From Network installation, you must reinstall
WordPerfect Office 2000 if you later want both options.

If you install all WordPerfect Office 2000 applications and select Allow Both Local And
Run From Network Installation, you need to install WordPerfect Office 2000 only once.
You will have maximum control and flexibility to determine the exact configuration of
WordPerfect Office 2000 on each workstation in your organization.

Running a workstation install

Upon completion of the administrative setup, the user installing the software on his or her
workstation navigates to the SETUP32.EXE program in the root of the server
administrative installation folder.

Controlling installation with response files

If you do not want users to select their own installation configuration, you can
predetermine the configuration by using a response file. A response file contains
information about a particular configuration of a workstation installation. By inserting a
response file into the Setup shortcut, you can control the installation process so that it is
configured the way you want; there is no user input.

Different response files — each with different installation information — provide the
flexibility to meet a wide range of needs. For example, you can insert a response file into
a Setup shortcut that requires the default installation of every WordPerfect Office 2000
application and a local installation on the user’s hard drive. Another response file might
allow only the installation of WordPerfect Office 2000 core applications and require that
they be run from the network. Using response files with Setup shortcuts still requires that
users take the initiative to install WordPerfect Office 2000 to their workstations, but you
can control their configuration.

A further modification of the Setup shortcut can create a silent installation. A silent
installation suppresses all of the installation’s user interface so that the user sees nothing
during the copying of files to his or her local drive. Silent installations are most often used
with third-party distributions software. For more information about response files and
silent installations, see the “Controlling Setup Configuration with Response Files” section
on page 25 of the “Installing to a Workstation” chapter.

 You can tell that a silent setup is running by noting the animated Corel icon in the

system tray. If you place your mouse over the animated icon, you can see percentage
installed.

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Third-party distribution software

WordPerfect Office 2000 can also be distributed using software such as Seagate
WinInstall, Novell ManageWise, or Microsoft Systems Management Server. If you are
already using third-party software for your organization’s distribution, you may want to
consider using it to distribute WordPerfect Office 2000. For details, consult the third-party
product documentation.

Using third-party software with Corel command line switches allows for a push
installation. WordPerfect Office 2000 applications can be installed without the user’s
knowledge. You will probably need to use the /RSPFile and /Silent command line switches.
For information about command line switches, consult the third-party product
documentation and see Appendix B on page 41.

Testing installation and distribution

Testing WordPerfect Office 2000 in a lab environment helps you resolve any installation
issues, choose a standard installation, and gain the experience necessary to smoothly
distribute applications. Prepare for testing by gathering information about the hardware
used in your company. This enables you to set up an accurate test environment and
determine if workstations meet the minimum requirements to run WordPerfect Office
2000 (see “Preparing for server installation” on page 12 for server requirements and
“Preparing for workstation installation” on page 22 for workstation requirements). After
the test hardware has been assembled, be sure to run any virus detection, disk scanning,
and defragmentation before running the test installation. You should also back up any
important files before testing. You can then focus on installation concerns rather than
complicate the test with hardware issues.

Perform the following:

 Install WordPerfect Office 2000 on your test server.

 Test your options for client installations.

With WordPerfect Office 2000 installed on the workstations, you should:

 Open, run, and close all of the core WordPerfect Office 2000 applications.

 Open existing files from Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 in WordPerfect Office 2000

applications, if applicable.

 Test the major features of all applications, including opening, modifying, saving, and

printing documents.

After you have thoroughly tested WordPerfect Office 2000, uninstall WordPerfect Office
2000 from each workstation using Corel Remove program. For more information about
removing WordPerfect Office 2000 from a workstation, see the “Corel Remove Program”
section on page 27. Also, uninstall WordPerfect Office 2000 from your test server using
the Corel Network Remove program. For more information about removing WordPerfect
Office 2000 from a server, see the “Corel Network Remove Program” section on page 19.

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Performing server installation and preliminary distribution

Before distributing WordPerfect Office 2000 to your entire organization, first select a
small number of workstations and perform a preliminary distribution. Choose a
department or group that will be least disrupted should problems occur. If possible, select
a group that includes a good sampling of the hardware found in your organization. Give
adequate time and attention to any user training that is required, and inform the affected
employees of the upcoming installation. Also, make sure that the support team or help
desk is prepared. Treat the preliminary distribution as another test situation, documenting
the installation process as well as any problems that occur. Based on this preliminary
distribution, you can anticipate the issues and the duration of the organization-wide
distribution.

Completing your final distribution

Now that you have completed your preliminary distribution and resolved any issues, you
can plan and implement the final distribution of WordPerfect Office 2000 to your
organization. Depending on the size of your organization, you may want to proceed in a
series of smaller distributions. However, for most situations, you should now be prepared
and have the experience to complete the organization-wide distribution. Use your notes
from the previous steps as a guide. Be sure to allow enough time for user training and
have all the necessary support in place to assist with user issues. Keep a detailed record
of the final distribution to help with future troubleshooting, future upgrades, and
personnel changes.

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INSTALLING TO A
SERVER

About the CD-ROMs

WordPerfect Office 2000 Disc 1 contains all the installation and program files. The files on
the CD-ROM are uncompressed. However, simply copying the files from the CD to a
network does not constitute a valid server installation. After successfully completing the
network server installation (NETSETUP.EXE), you can use it to run workstation
installation and program files. Once a valid network server installation exists, you can use
it to run workstation installations that 1) set up the applications on a local hard drive, or 2)
run the applications from the network.

 The number and contents of the CDs may vary for specialized versions, such as

Academic editions or versions that are pre-installed on the system.

Installing WordPerfect Office 2000

WordPerfect Office 2000 gives you the option of installing the software so that it either
runs from a server or runs from the user’s local hard drive. Installing WordPerfect Office
2000 to a local hard drive may not be possible on some systems where hard drive space is
limited. A server installation can be performed and then the software can be run from the
network. WordPerfect Office 2000 includes the Network Administrator Setup wizard.
Using this wizard, Information Technology (IT) managers and system administrators can
deploy WordPerfect Office 2000 to multiple workstations by setting up WordPerfect Office
2000 so that it runs from a server.

Installing to a network cannot be done with the SETUP.EXE program. In order to get an
installation of the suite on a server that will allow workstation installations,
NETSETUP.EXE must be executed. NETSETUP.EXE launches the Network Setup
program that installs WordPerfect Office 2000 to a server. You can find NETSETUP.EXE
in the \NetAdmin folder.

Setting up WordPerfect Office 2000 to run from a network requires two installation
procedures. Install WordPerfect Office 2000 to a network server by running the Network
Setup program (NETSETUP.EXE). Then install WordPerfect Office 2000 to a workstation
by running the Setup program (SETUP32.EXE) from the server.

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Preparing for server installation

WordPerfect Office 2000 runs on Windows NT 4.0, Novell NetWare, and Banyan
networks. It has also been tested successfully on peer-to-peer networks (such as
Windows 95, or Windows 98). Here are some general recommendations, followed by
information about each environment and/or client.

General recommendations

 The server and volume or share you choose needs at least 462 MB of free space. To

install the Professional version, you need at least 533 MB.

 Run a virus program and exit it before running Network Setup to prevent corruption

during installation.

 Do not run Network Setup from the server console. Network Setup must be run from a

workstation connected to the server. Choose a workstation running Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0.

 When you are running setup, WordPerfect Office 2000 is not actually installed to this

workstation. However, some items are added to the Registry, and Corel Application
Management is added to the workstation’s Windows Start Menu.

 You need a user account on the server that has Read and Write access to the folder or

share where you are installing. Use this account to log on to the server from your
workstation.

 Make sure that your workstation is communicating with the server and is

authenticating your rights at logon time. For example, do not do a Quick Logon from a
Windows 95 or a Windows 98 workstation.

 From your workstation, make sure that you can create files in the folder or share

where you install the applications. Do not continue Network Setup until you can create
files in the necessary directories or shares.

 We recommend that you withhold all user access until after installation is complete.

 When distributing policies on Novell NetWare servers, workstations must be using

Novell NetWare Client 32 for Windows 95/98 or Novell IntranetWare Client for
Windows NT.

 WordPerfect Office 2000 does not support Windows NT 3.51.

Windows NT

You must have a user account on the Windows NT server that has Full Control access to
the share where you install WordPerfect Office 2000.

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