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LANtastic Network Operating System Version 4 Compatibility Bulletin
Product Reviewed: MaynStream for DOS v3.1
Classification: Tape Backup Software
Date: 09/01/1992 (MAYN-DOS.DOC)
Engineer: JHC
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Compatibility Statement:
Maynard MaynStream for DOS v3.1 is compatible with LANtastic 4.x (with the
exclusion of the isleLAN feature).
Product Overview:
The Maynard family of tape backup systems are designed for fast reliable
backup storage of local and network hard disk drives. Tests were conducted
using a Maynard 525Q (525 MB) tape drive and Maynard 16 bit SCSI interface
card. The tape backup software can only be used on the machine where the
tape drive has been installed, therefore, to backup a disk drive on another
machine in the network (redirected drive) requires that the remote PC must be
running the LANtastic SERVER program.
Installing MaynStream for DOS:
The installation of the MaynStream backup software is accomplished from
floppy disks. At the PC where the tape drive is installed, insert MaynStream
installation disk #1 in the drive and from the floppy prompt type:
INSTALL <Destination Drive:\Directory>
Where "Destination Drive and Directory" is the desired location for the tape
backup software (e.g. "C:\MAYNARD"). Be sure to answer "No" to the isleLAN
network stations question since this option is redundant to and incompatible
with LANtastic.
Configuration:
After successful installation, perform the following steps to complete the
configuration:
Add the following statement to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
Set msii=<Destination Drive:\Directory>
Configure your backup requirements using the interactive menu program
TMENU. Some recommended configuration settings are:
Main Menu Selection ....: Configuration
Sub Menu Selection .....: H/W Options
Network Type
Configuration Selection : [3] IBM PC Network
Main Menu Selection ....: Configuration
Sub Menu Selection .....: H/W Options
Network Options
Configuration Selection : Skip OPEN files [Y]
Create the SKIPPED script [Y]
Main Menu Selection ....: Configuration
Sub Menu Selection .....: Catalog Options
Configuration Selection : Set catalog level [F] (full)
Note that running the DOS file locking program SHARE is required in order
for the tape backup software to detect open files and create the SKIPPED
script. SHARE should be run on any LANtastic server which will be backed
up across the network.
Tape Backup Operation:
There are three operational modes supported by MaynStream software. The
interactive mode provided by TMENU, command line mode and the automatic
mode provided by AUTOBACK and AUTORES.
Interactive:
TMENU is the interactive program used to back up local and redirected drives.
Redirected drives are listed as "local drives" by TMENU.
To backup a disk drive located on a remote system from a LANtastic
workstation, perform the following steps:
Net Login \\<Server Name> <Username> <Password>
Net Use <Available Drive Letter>: \\<Server Name>\<Drive Name>
TMENU (backup redirected drive to tape)
Net Unuse <Available Drive Letter>:
Command Line:
Command line mode is for advanced users and is fully described in Chapter 5
of the MaynStream DOS users guide.
Automatic:
To automatically backup disks at a prearranged time, create backup scripts
using TMENU, then schedule the backups using AUTOBACK. AUTORES is a
small TSR (terminate and stay resident) program that initiates backups at the
scheduled time. It is recommended by Maynard that AUTORES be the last TSR
loaded and therefore is started after the LANtastic network. To avoid any
LANtastic pop up message interaction problems with AUTORES, add the
following command after system start up:
NET Message/Disable POP
Also, automatic backups will not begin if ALONE is running on the system
where the tape unit is installed.
Open File Conflicts:
During the backup process, any open files are bypassed but are noted in a
status log (msii.prt) and in the Skipped script. At the termination of the
backup session, the user may optionally review the log to determine which,
if any, files were omitted from the backup.
Prior to backing up a disk drive containing the LANtastic control directory,
save the contents of the directory in a backup file by entering the command:
NET_MGR Backup C:\LANtasti.net <backup file name>
This can only be done without SERVER loaded. During the backup procedure,
LANtasti.net control directory files remain open and therefore are skipped
unless specifically excluded from the backup file selection.
Network Disconnects:
If there is a network disconnect during a backup procedure, the error message
"Unrecoverable Error on Drive. A(bort), R(etry), F(ail)" is displayed. When
the connection is re-established, the current file being backed up will be
flagged as corrupt.
Summary:
This document has been designed to help with the installation and setup of the
Maynard MaynStream for DOS tape backup system in a LANtastic network
environment. If a problem arises which cannot be resolved through this
bulletin, please contact our technical support staff at (602) 293-6363.
Any questions or suggestions regarding this bulletin may be mailed to our
offices:
Artisoft, Inc.
691 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
ATTN: Compatibility Department / Maynard Electronics Support.
Vendor Information:
Maynard Electronics
Division of Archive
36 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746-9904
Technical Support: 1-800-821-8782
Fax: (407) 263-3555
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ARTISOFT, Inc. makes no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of this
document. LANtastic is a trademark of ARTISOFT, Inc. Brand names, company
names, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.