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- This README file accompanies NCPLIMIT for NetWare v3.10 rev. A. The
- following files are included for this patch:
-
- NCPLIMIT NLM 1980 12-12-90 9:25a
- NCPLIMIT MAP 4438 12-12-90 9:25a
- NCPLIMIT DOC 18591 12-17-90 11:52a
- PATCHMAN NLM 4178 10-29-90 12:51p
-
- NCPLIMIT is a dynamic patch which is loaded at the file server console as a
- NetWare Loadable Module. This patch provides for better management of file
- searches done on a NetWare 386 V3.10a server.
-
- This patch adjusts to applications written using the findfirst function. If
- the findfirst search function is not completed correctly, NetWare 386 will
- generate the warning message "You exceeded your outstanding NCP directory
- search limit." If loading this NLM does not eliminate the warning message,
- the application will need to be rewritten according to the recommendations
- described in NCPLIMIT.DOC.
-
- Unlike v3.0 patches, the SERVER.EXE file is not modified by this patch.
- NCPLIMIT.NLM will patch the Operating System in memory, not on the disk.
- This means that NCPLIMIT must be loaded each time the server is brought up
- for the patch to take effect. It is recommended that the command "LOAD
- NCPLIMIT" be placed in the server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file to ensure that the
- patch is always in effect when the server is brought up.
-
- Since it is a NetWare Loadable Module, NCPLIMIT can be loaded and unloaded
- without having to bring the server down. Once loaded, the Operating System
- is patched and ready to go. Unloading NCPLIMIT will restore the Operating
- System to its original "un-patched" state.
-
- Like all NLM-type patches, NCPLIMIT requires the Patch Manager (PATCHMAN.NLM)
- to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN is not already loaded,
- NCPLIMIT will attempt to locate PATCHMAN and load it automatically if found.
-
- PATCHMAN only needs to be loaded once and then all NLM patches can be loaded.
- PATCHMAN cannot be unloaded until all patches that rely on it are first
- unloaded. Typing "PATCHES" at the system command line once PATCHMAN is
- loaded will display all patches currently loaded on the file server.
-
- To implement this patch:
-
- 1) Copy PATCHMAN.NLM and the NCPLIMIT.NLM and NCPLIMIT.MAP files to the
- same directory as the other NLM files on your system (SYS:SYSTEM is
- suggested).
-
- 2) After the system is brought up, type LOAD PATCHMAN at the console.
-
- 3) Type LOAD NCPLIMIT. A message will appear saying that the Operating
- System has been successfully patched. From this point on, all changes
- are in effect until NCPLIMIT is unloaded. If an error message appears,
- contact your NetWare support provider.
-
- NOTE: Changes made by patches are typically addressed in future releases of
- NetWare. This patch and PATCHMAN.NLM will only operate on NetWare 386
- v3.10a. Future versions of NetWare 386 will require a version of
- PATCHMAN specific to that release.
-
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- DISCLAIMER
-
- Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
- software patch, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties
- of merchantability, title, or fitness for a particular purpose.
- Novell's intentions for this software patch is to provide a temporary
- work-around to the anomalies described in this file. Such work-arounds are
- typically addressed in future releases of NetWare.
- Novell will not be responsible for any data loss that may result from
- implementing this patch. Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before
- any patch is applied. Technical support for this patch is provided at the
- discretion of Novell.
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