Using NetWare Services applications

This topic includes procedures for using applications and instructions for the following tasks:

starting and stopping the server
adding and deleting licenses
making client diskettes

The applications described in this topic are supplied by the ``NetWare'' option of scoadmin. To access these applications carry out either of the following at the command line:

Enter scoadmin. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare''. This folder then expands to display the available applications.
Enter the following:

scoadmin application
The application argument is any of the options displayed by the ``NetWare'' folder, and described in the following list.

The applications available are as follows:

Directory Services Install
Install and remove NetWare Directory Services.
Directory Services Repair
Repair NetWare Directory Services. For more information, refer to your UnixWare online documentation.
NetWare Licensing
Add and delete NetWare Services^® licenses.
NetWare Server Status
Start and stop the NetWare Services server and dynamically display the server status.
NetWare Volume Setup
Create NetWare volumes, optimize volumes, repair volumes, and perform volume tasks. For information on administering volumes, refer to your UnixWare online documentation.
NetWare Client Disks
Make NetWare client diskettes from the images created during installation.
NetWare Setup
Configure NetWare protocols (IPX, SPX, RIP, and SAP) and NetWare Services (NDS, time synchronization, hybrid user, Watchdog, and more). Setup the NetWare UNIX Client (NUC). Setup the login environment for your NetWare Print Server. For information on NetWare Setup, refer to your UnixWare online documentation.

Using the server status functions

NOTE: You must have system administrator privileges to use the Application Installer.

Using this application is a required step in doing the following:

Shutting down the server for administrative services such as volume management
Starting the server to install NetWare Directory Services

Checking server status

To check the current state of your server, start up the NetWare Server Status utility as follows:

In graphics mode, start up the NetWare Server Status utility using either of the following methods:
- At the command line, enter scoadmin. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'', then select ``NetWare Server Status''.
- Enter the following:
  
  scoadmin netware server status
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
The NetWare Server Status window then appears, displaying the status of the server.
(Optional.) Use the Directory Services Install utility if NDS has not yet been installed. To do this, enter, for example:

scoadmin directory services install
Click on ``Stop'' to stop the server.

Starting the server

To start the server, complete these steps:

In graphics mode, start up the NetWare Server Status utility in either of the following ways:
- At the command line, enter the scoadmin command. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'', then select ``NetWare Server Status''.
- Enter the following command:
  
  scoadmin netware server status
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
The NetWare Server Status window appears, displaying the server's status.
Click on ``Start''.
The following status message appears:
```
 
The server is coming up. Please wait. 
```

Alternately, the server can be started by entering the following command:

/sbin/tfadmin nwserver

NOTE: This method causes server startup to proceed in the background. In order to monitor its progress, enter

tail -f /var/adm/log/osmlog

A message is displayed when the server is up, and that NetWare Directory Services can be installed. At this point, press INTERRUPT to exit from monitoring the startup log and return to the command line.

Stopping the server

To stop the server, complete these steps:

In graphics mode, start up the NetWare Server Status utility in either of the following ways:
- At the command line, enter the scoadmin command. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'', then select ``NetWare Server Status''.
- Enter the following command:
  
  scoadmin netware server status
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
The NetWare Server Status window appears, prompting for a ``grace period'' and whether mail should be sent to current users.
Click on the up and down arrows to choose a ``grace period'' before the actual shutdown.
This allows users time to finish whatever they are doing and log out. The default value is 60 seconds.
(Conditional) Click Yes if you want to send a message to users, then type the message.
Click on Stop.
The following message appears:
```
 
The NetWare Server is coming down 
```
This message appears when the shutdown is in progress. You can click on Abort to cancel the shutdown.

The server can also be shut down using the nwshut(1Mnws) command:

nwshut -gn

where n is the grace period in seconds. Specifying 0 shuts down the server without a grace period.

Adding and deleting licenses

This topic describes how to add and delete NetWare server licenses.

You can add licenses during installation using the ``Install NetWare user license'' menu. If you choose not to add licenses at that time your server defaults to a one-user system.

NetWare Server licenses are additive. For example, if you install two 10-user licenses, you have 20 user licenses.

Use the NetWare Services Licensing application to add and delete licenses at your convenience. The licensing changes take effect the next time you start the server.

Adding licenses

To add user licenses, carry out the following steps:

In graphics mode, start up the NetWare Licensing utility using either of the following methods:
- At the command line, enter scoadmin. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'' then select ``NetWare Licensing''.
- Enter the following:
  
  scoadmin netware licensing
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
The NetWare Licensing window appears.
Click on Add when the license number appears.
A window appears with the following message:
```
 
Insert license diskette in drive and press <Enter>. 
```
Insert the license diskette into the appropriate drive.
The license file containing the number of connections to be added to the system is copied to the hard drive. When the process is complete, the ``Total'' field changes to reflect the number of licenses.
If this is the first license file you are adding, the Server Serial Number is updated. If this is not the first license file, this field is not changed. It always reflects the serial number of the first license file added.
Click on Close to close the window.

Deleting licenses

If you need to move user licenses from one server to another, use the following procedure:

Ensure that the server is not running. See ``Stopping the server'' for details.
In graphics mode, start the NetWare Licensing utility using either of the following methods:
- At the command line, enter scoadmin. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'' then select ``NetWare Licensing''.
- Enter the following:
  
  scoadmin netware licensing
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
The NetWare Licensing window appears.
Highlight the line in the list with the serial number and number of connections you want to delete. You can highlight more than one line at a time.
Click on ``Delete''.
The Server Serial Number and Total lines reflect the change.
Click on ``Close''.

Making client diskettes

Use the following procedures to make diskettes to install NetWare clients on your network.

The number of diskettes required is determined by the operating system of the client for which you are making diskettes; screen information indicates the number required. The diskettes do not need to be formatted.

NOTE: You must make all required diskettes in succession. If you need to stop during the process, you must start again with diskette 1.

In graphics mode, start the NetWare Client Disks utility using either of the following methods:
- At the command line, enter scoadmin. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'' then select ``NetWare Client Disks''.
- Enter the following:
  
  scoadmin netware client disks
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
NOTE: You must have system administrator privileges to use the Application Installer.
The NetWare Client Disks window appears.
Select one of the operating system options from the pull-down menu.
Click Yes if you want error-checking on each client diskette. The default is ``No''.
Verifying diskettes requires more time.
Click on OK to initiate your selections.
A window appears.
Insert an appropriately labeled diskette into the drive and click on Apply.
A window appears indicating the system is copying the diskette. When it is complete, the ``NetWare Client Diskette: make diskettes'' window reappears.
NOTE: If you cancel during the procedure make sure the drive light is off, indicating the drive is available before you remove the diskette.
Insert the next diskette and click on Apply to continue making diskettes.
Messages appear indicating the copy was successful.

With the diskettes for your NetWare clients complete, you are ready to install the clients. Go to ``Installing NetWare clients''.