Netstat collects statistics from one file server at a time. The name of the current file server is displayed in the status box above.
If you are connected to more than one file server select this option to change to the file server you want to get statistics from.
You can also login and logout from other file servers using this option.
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EXPORT STATISTICS LOG HELP
This option lets you output the data gathered in a statistics log file in one of two common data exchange formats: Comma-delimited or Tab- delimited.
These formats can then imported into a database or spreadsheet program for further analysis of network performance or statistics.
Consult the NetCompanion manual for the order or the data fields in the exported files.
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GATHER STATISTICS HELP
Select this option to define what statistics to gather, how often to gather them and for what period of time.
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VIEW STATISTICS HELP
Select this option to view the data from an existing statistics log file. You can individually select what statistic to view and display or print the information as a graph.
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FILE SERVER SELECTION HELP
This list displays the file servers you are logged into and the login or account names you are using on that server. To select a server from this list move the selector bar and press <Enter>. You can also use the following keys for additional functions:
<Ins> - Login to a new server.
<Del> - Logout from server under selector bar.
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OTHER SERVERS HELP
This is a list of servers that are available to you on your network, but you are not yet logged into these servers and can not access them.
To login to one of these servers move the selector bar over the name of the server and press <Enter>. You will be then be asked for a login name. If you are required to use a password, you will also be asked for it. As you type your password it will not be displayed on the screen as a security precaution.
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USER NAME HELP
Type in the user name that you use on this server. Press <F1> again if you need help on editing keys.
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PASSWORD ENTRY HELP
The login account you are using requires a password on this server. Type in your password and press <Enter>.
As you type, no characters will be displayed on the screen, nor will the cursor move even though Netstat is storing what you type. This is done to prevent others from discovering your password while you type.
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INVALID PASSWORD HELP
Your password is incorrect. Try typing in your password again if you think you made a typo.
If you can't remember your password then contact the SUPERVISOR.
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INVALID USER NAME HELP
The user name is unknown on this server. Check your entry to see if you made a typo.
If you are sure your user name is correct then contact the SUPERVISOR to see if your account on the server has been deleted.
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NO GRACE LOGINS REMAINING
Your password on the server has expired and the SUPERVISOR has set a limit to the number of times you may login with an expired password.
That limit has been exceeded and you may no longer log into this server.
Contact the SUPERVISOR to reactivate your account on this server.
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EXPIRED PASSWORD HELP
This is a WARNING message. You have been logged into the server, BUT your password for this server has expired. You are using one of your "Grace" logins, and may be prevented from logging into this server if your Grace logins run out.
Before you logout from this server change your password with SETPASS from the DOS command line or with the SYSCON program.
If you need additional help see the NetWare manuals or contact the SUPERVISOR.
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EXPORT STATISTICS HELP (1)
Data file :
Enter the name of an existing statistics data file. When editing this item press <INS> to get a selection of existing files.
Export file :
Enter the name of the file you wish to create.
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EXPORT STATISTICS HELP (2)
Format :
Two types of formats are available - Comma delimited or Tab delimited. Comma delimited separates each data field with a comma, while tab delimited uses the ASCII tab character, 9 decimal. Use tab delimited if you are exporting the data to a word processor and comma delimited to a data base or spreadsheet.
See the users manual for the order of data fields in the exported file.
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EXPORT STATISTICS HELP (3)
Include header :
Press Y for Yes or N for No. Selecting Yes will place an initial entry with a the name of the field in each location at the begining of the file.
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STATISTICS FILE SELECTOR HELP
Use the cursor keys to move the bar over the statistics file you wish to use. Press <Enter> to select the file.
Lines that start with the "
" are directory entries. Pressing <Enter> while the bar is on these entries will display the statistics files in that directory.
The "
.." entry is the parent directory entry. Selecting this entry will move you "up" one level in the current directory structure.
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EXPORT STATISTICS HELP
Select Yes or No to confirm or abort the creation of the export file. Move the selector bar and press <Enter>.
Pressing <Esc> is the same as selecting No.
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STATISTICS GATHERING CONTROLS HELP (1)
Start : & End :
Set the time and day for Netstat to begin and end collecting statistics. Times may be specified in 24 hour format or with an "am" or "pm" following the time.
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STATISTICS GATHERING CONTROLS HELP (2)
Interval :
This is the time that Netstat will wait between statistics sampling. Intervals may range from 1 second to 99 hours. The smaller the interval the more data points you will collect, and the more disk space you will use.
To change the Interval unit, use the cursor keys to move the highlighted area over the current unit and press <Enter>. Make a selection from the displayed list.
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STATISTICS GATHERING CONTROLS HELP (3)
Data file :
Enter the name of the statistics file to create. If you wish to overwrite an existing statistics file, press the <Ins> key while editing the file name.
Selected Options :
These are the individual network statistics that Netstat will record each interval. To modify the list use the right cursor arrow to move into the Selected Options list. Additional help information is available when the selector bar is in this list.
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STATISTICS GATHERING SELECTED OPTIONS HELP
Deleting a selected option :
Press <Delete> while the selector bar is on the option you wish to delete. To delete more than one option at a time, use the <Mark> key to select the options to delete then use the <Delete> key.
Adding other options :
Press <Insert> to display the list of available, but unselected, options. Addtional help information is available from the Available options list.
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STATISTICS GATHERING INTERVAL HELP
Select the interval unit to be used between statistics samples. Move the selector bar and press <Enter> to select a new unit. Press <Escape> to abort the changing of the unit.
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GATHER STATISTICS AVAILABLE OPTIONS HELP
Move the selector bar to the option you wish to add to statistics gathering and press <Enter>.
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DELETE STATISTICS GATHERING OPTION HELP
Select Yes to confirm the deletion of the statistics option(s) from the list of selected options. Select No to leave then in the list.
If you wish to add the option(s) in the future, press <Insert> when editing the Selected Options list.
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BEGIN GATHERING STATISTICS HELP
Select Yes to begin the gathering of statistics.
Select No or press <Esc> to abandon the gathering of statistics.
Once statistics gathering has begun, you may cancel it at any time by pressing any key.
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OVERWRITE FILE HELP
The file you have specified already exists. If you want to replace the contents of the file then select Yes or just press <Enter>.
If you have any qualms about overwriting the file then select No or press <Esc>.
Once a file's content has been overwritten, it can only be restored if you have kept a back-up copy.
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STATISTICS GATHERING IN PROGRESS HELP
This screen displays the statistics data as it is being gathered. The date and time of the measurement and its value is displayed.
You can cancel gathering of statistics at any time by pressing any key, except the <Help> key, when this screen is displayed.
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CANCEL STATISTICS GATHERING
Select Yes to cancel gathering of statistics. All data that has been collected up to this point is already saved in the statistics file.
If you select No or press <Esc> then gathering will continue.
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VIEW STATISTICS LOG HELP
Enter the name of the statistics log to be displayed. Pressing <Ins> will display a list of existing logs that may be displayed.
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VIEW STATISTICS LOG HELP
Move the selector to the statistic you wish to view and press <Enter>. Only statistics that were selected at the time the log file was created are displayed.
The mean, maximum and the time at which the maximum data point was collected are also displayed.
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VIEW STATISTICS LOG HELP
Use the cursor keys to view the data points for this statistic.
Press <F2> to print a graph of the data for this statistic.
Press <Esc> when you are done viewing the data for this statistic.
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EXIT NETSTAT HELP
Select Yes to exit Netstat and return to DOS. Select No to continue using Netstat.
Pressing <Esc> is the same as selecting No.
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ACCOUNT DISABLED HELP
Even though your login account and password are correct you have NOT been logged into the server because you account has been disabled.
Your account can be disabled by the SUPERVISOR or can automatically be disabled by too many invalid login attempts on this account.
Contact the SUPERVISOR to determine why you account has been disabled.
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