Installing NetWare Services

This topic provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the NetWare^® Services software. Keep a thorough record of the details of your installation: this can be invaluable if you need to recover from a system crash.

NOTE: Use the scoadmin System Time Manager to set the computer's time and time zone. (The time synchronization feature in NetWare Directory Services TRADEMARK

uses the computer's time setting.) Access this utility as follows:

scoadmin system time manager

See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.

Beginning the installation

You must install using one of the following methods:

The command line.
Use the command line if you are familiar with command formats. See ``Installing using the command line''.
The Application Installer.
Use the Application Installer if you prefer to install using the graphical user interface (GUI). See ``Installing using the Application Installer''.

With either method, you can install from any of these media:

remote UnixWare install server
CD-ROM
QIC tape

Installing using the command line

Log in to the system as the system administrator. Depending on the medium from which you are installing, enter a command at the command line.

remote UnixWare install server
To install from an install server using the command line, enter

pkgcat -s servername: nws | pkgadd -d -
where servername is the name of the network install server where the NetWare Services software resides.
CD-ROM
To install from a CD-ROM using the command line, enter

pkgadd -d cdrom1 nws
QIC tape
To install from a QIC tape using the command line, enter

pkgadd -d /dev/rmt/ctape1

Installing using the Application Installer

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

To install NetWare Services using the Application Installer, complete these steps:

In graphics mode, start up the Application Installer using one of the following methods:
- Enter scoadmin at the command line. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``Software Management'' then select the Application Installer.
- Enter the following command:
  
  scoadmin application installer
  See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.
The ``Application Installer'' window appears and catalogs all the applications you currently have installed on your system, displaying them in the bottom part of the window.
Click on the selection box next to the ``Install From:'' option.
A list of installation media appears.
Click on the medium that contains the NetWare Services software.
Choose ``Network'' to install from a remote UnixWare install server, or ``Tape'' to install from a QIC tape, or ``CD-ROM'' to install from a CD-ROM.
Packages available on the medium are displayed.
(Conditional) For a network installation, enter the name of the remote UnixWare server, then click on Update View to see the packages available.
Click on the uninstalled application or application set icon(s).
Click on Install.
The ``Add Application'' window appears and may require your response. The new application or application set is installed on your system.
NOTE: When you install applications, a mail message is sent to your mailbox. You can read this message from the ``Mail'' window or by using the mailx(1) command.

Installing NetWare Services

Regardless of whether you initiated the installation from the command line or from the Application Installer, a menu is displayed. Use the menu options as follows:

To read the help screens associated with installation, select the ``Learn about the installation procedure'' option.
To view a list of hardware and software requirements, select the ``View system requirements'' option.
To continue the installation process, select the ``Continue installation'' option.
To stop the installation, select the ``Exit without installing'' option.

To install NetWare Services, do the following:

Select ``Continue installation''.
A menu appears.
Choose either ''Accept all settings and install now'' (to use the default settings) or ``View or change default configuration'' (to customize your installation).
You can also choose to return to the previous menu.
If you are using the default settings, go to ``Installing with defaults''.
If you are customizing your installation, go to ``Customizing the installation''.
Use the following information to make your selection:
- To install the software using the default settings for each parameter, select the ``Accept all settings and install now'' option.
- To customize your installation and specify parameters, select the ``View or change default configuration'' option.
- To return to the Preinstallation menu, select the ``Return to previous menu'' option

Installing with defaults

NetWare Services allows you to install the software on your server by using system defaults.

If you select ``Accept all settings and install now'', the NetWare Services software is installed with the following defaults:

Server name: The name of your UnixWare system.
IPX internal network: Determined by a random-number generator.
Start NetWare at boot time: Yes
Mount point: /SYS
Control directory: /etc/netware/control/SYS
Name space: DOS, UNIX
NetWare user licenses: A zero-user system
Client kit: Client disk images for making DOS/Windows client diskettes are copied during installation and stored in /NWClient.

NOTE: For more information on default settings, refer to ``Configuring the server''.

To complete a default configuration, go to ``Installing NetWare Directory Services'' to complete the installation.

Customizing the installation

If you select ``View or change default configuration'' from the Installation Main Menu, a menu appears.

You can select any or all of the menu options. If you choose not to install a particular component at this time, you can install it later by running the installation program again and selecting the component you want to install. Make sure there is no asterisk inside the parentheses of the components you don't want to select or have already installed, or they will be reinstalled.

Use the following information to determine your installation path:

If you want to install Then select Comment

Only the NetWare Services NetWare Services This selection allows you to install user licenses and configure server and volume parameters. Continue with the instructions in ``Configuring the server''.

Only the Client Kit NetWare Services Client Kit This selection allows you to install diskette images for making NetWare client diskettes at a later time. See ``Installing the client kit''.

NetWare Services, the Client Kit NetWare Services, NetWare Services Client Kit These selections allow you to install all components at one time. Information on each of these components follows. Continue with the instructions in ``Configuring the server''.

If you want to install	Then select	Comment
Only the NetWare Services	NetWare Services	This selection allows you to install user licenses and configure server and volume parameters. Continue with the instructions in ``Configuring the server''.
Only the Client Kit	NetWare Services Client Kit	This selection allows you to install diskette images for making NetWare client diskettes at a later time. See ``Installing the client kit''.
NetWare Services, the Client Kit	NetWare Services, NetWare Services Client Kit	These selections allow you to install all components at one time. Information on each of these components follows. Continue with the instructions in ``Configuring the server''.

 
 If you want to install   Then select         Comment 
 Only the NetWare         NetWare Services    This selection 
 Services                                     allows you to 
                                              install user 
                                              licenses and 
                                              configure server 
                                              and volume 
                                              parameters. 
                                              Continue with the 
                                              instructions in 
                                              ``Configuring the 
                                              server'' 
 Only the Client Kit      NetWare Services    This selection 
                          Client Kit          allows you to 
                                              install diskette 
                                              images for making 
                                              NetWare client 
                                              diskettes at a 
                                              later time. See 
                                              ``Installing the 
                                              client kit'' 
 NetWare Services, the    NetWare Services,   These selections 
 Client Kit               NetWare Services    allow you to 
                          Client Kit          install all 
                                              components at one 
                                              time. Information 
                                              on each of these 
                                              components follows. 
                                              Continue with the 
                                              instructions in 
                                              ``Configuring the 
                                              server''

NOTE: For information on exiting the installation, refer to ``Exiting the installation''.

Configuring the server

To install the user license and configure server and volume information, complete these steps:

From the Software Component Selection Menu, select ``NetWare Services''.
A menu appears.
NOTE: If you prefer, you can install the server license at another time. In this case, your server defaults to a zero-user system. For information on adding licenses after installation, refer to ``Adding and deleting licenses''.
Insert your Server Connection License diskette into the appropriate drive.
Select ``Install NetWare user license''.
You can add another license diskette or continue the installation. After the licenses are installed, the License Menu reappears.
Select ``Continue installation'' or ''Install another license''.
A menu appears.
Enter the server name.
This is the name by which the server is known on the NetWare network. It must be from 2 to 47 characters long and can include alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores. The default is the name of the UnixWare system on which the NetWare Services software is installed.
Enter your internal IPX address.
This is the internal network number for this NetWare server. It must be expressed in hexadecimal notation (0-9, A-F) and is limited to eight digits. It must not conflict with the external network number (which you can view using the NetWare Setup icon in the Networking folder) and must be unique within all interconnected networks. The default is determined by a random-number generator.
Select Yes or No to indicate whether you want to start NetWare Services during the UnixWare boot process.
Select Yes if you want the server to start automatically when you start UnixWare. Select No if you prefer to start the server yourself. The default is Yes.
Press <F10> to save your changes and continue with the installation.
A menu appears.
Use the following information to make your selections:
- The ``Mount point'' field specifies the root of this volume on the UnixWare filesystem. It can be anywhere on the UNIX filesystem, except on a control directory. The default is /SYS:.
  Although the minimum space required is 31MB, we recommend a filesystem size of 50MB or 60MB for expansions such as queues, the NetWare Directory Services database, and users' directories.
- The ``Control directory'' field specifies the UNIX directory that contains control information (such as NetWare trustee information, the NetWare inodes file, and extended name files) for this volume. It can be anywhere on the UNIX file system except on any other NetWare volume. At least 20% of the maximum volume space must be available in this directory. The default is /etc/netware/control/SYS.
- The ``Name spaces'' field specifies the client name spaces enabled for this volume. Values are ``DOS, UNIX'', or ``DOS, UNIX, OS2''.
  Select ``DOS, UNIX'' if only DOS and UNIX clients will access this volume.
  Select ``DOS, UNIX, OS2'' if OS/2 clients will also access this volume. The default value is ``DOS, UNIX''.
Enter the mount point path.
NOTE: If mount point is specified on the root file system, it is important that users not fill up the volume (and hence fill up the root file system under UNIX) or UNIX will not be able to run.
Enter the path to the control directory.
Specify Name spaces.
Press <F10> to save and continue.

If you chose to install the Client Kit, continue with the instructions in ``Installing the client kit''. If you chose to install only NetWare Services, go to ``Completing the installation''.

Installing the client kit

To install the Client Kit, complete these steps:

From the Software Components Selections menu, select ''NetWare Services Client Kit''.
The Client Kit Options menu appears.
Enter the name of the operating system(s) for which you want disk images made for NetWare Clients.
Use the following information to help make your selection.
- If you plan to create NetWare clients only on DOS/Windows systems, select the ``MS-DOS/Win'' option.
- If you plan to create NetWare clients only on OS/2 systems, select the ``OS/2'' option.
- If you plan to create NetWare clients on DOS/Windows and OS/2 systems, select the ``MS-DOS/Win and OS/2'' option.
The actual diskettes are made when you use the scoadmin NetWare Client Disks utility. For information on using this application, refer to ``Making client diskettes''.
Enter the path to the location where you want the disk images stored.
The disk images require 16MB of disk space.
Press <F10> to save and continue.

Completing the installation

You must shut down your system to complete the installation. Enter the following commands to do this:

cd /
shutdown -y -g0 -i6

Installation is complete but NetWare Directory Services still must be installed. See ``Installing NetWare Directory Services'' for details.

For information on removing NetWare Services, refer to ``Removing NetWare Services''.