Network Support Library/RoseWare - Network Support Library.iso/sna/a4hoss.txt

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April 11, 1991
John Hoss
Fire Protection Publications
Oklahoma State University
405-744-5723

This is an ASCII file describing various methods for connecting a PC to Novell
and an IBM AS-400 with PC Support.

This combination is currently working in the following environment:
Servers-- 1 Novell 3.10A and one Novell 2.15C
Mini-- 1 AS-400 with PC Support
Topology -- Token-Ring 4Mbp
Work stations -- Mostly PS/2 Model 55 w/ 2MB RAM
   A few XTs with 640K RAM

The assumption is you already have PC Support set up on the AS-400 servicing
workstations through a token-ring. A novell server is operating on the same
token-ring.

For workstations with expanded memory:
I am using a memory manager for PS/2s call BlueMax. However, 386Max or QEMM
should work just as well.

Generate the Novell IPX.COM file using the new ODI Drivers found in TRN050.ZIP
labeled SLANSUP.OBJ.  These are the Lan Support drivers.  This will create an
IPX.COM that is compatible with Lan Support.

Add the following lines to your config.sys file. My comments are preceded by a
semi-colon.

device=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
;Above line uses expanded memory
device=C:\mouse.sys
device=c:\dos\$fdd5.sys
;External 5.25" drive (optional)
device=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
;Drives and folders reserved for Shared folders.

Add these lines to your autoexec.bat file.
c:\host\ipx
c:\host\net4
G:
cls
login

Note: I am using net4, NOT XMS or EMS versions. These will be loaded hi later.
Loading XMSNETx and EMSNETx tends to cause strange problems. The line
...ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2 from config.sys will reserve drives E and F so my
autoexec.bat starts with G:.

Now run Maxmize from BlueMax to properly load all the files in both the
config.sys and autoexec.bat files hi.  This requires you to have your reference
disk handy!


A final copy of my config.sys is included with this zip file.

A few comments:
I have noted that you should have the Novell drivers (IPX, NETx) loaded before
you attempt to load Work Station Function.  Otherwise you may have trouble
unloading parts of PC Support.  I have given up on trying to use Virtual print
through the AS-400 for PC printing.  Novell supports PC printing much better and
doesn't require any extra memory.

Even with Expanded memory you may be limited on which PC programs will operate
while the 400 programs are loaded. See the file called OLDSTUFF.TXT for a list
of free RAM as various programs are loaded. This file also contains old material
and notes to myself as this was procedure was being developed.

Workstations with 640K
This can be installed on an old XT also. However, you will be VERY limited on
the PC programs that can operate. I have set up the AS-400 as an option on the
Novell menu. Users may use the 400 with terminal emulation and shared folders
but usually cannot Hot-Key back to PC mode and use any PC programs.  There only
be about 200K of RAM left. But terminal emulation works just fine.  To use PC
programs you must dump the 400 from memory (see my LV400.Bat). Then you are back
to a Novell PC.

My Novell Menu calls the PCSP1.BAT file to start PC Support. This is a slightly
modified version of the original StartPCS.bat file supplied by IBM.

Good Luck!
******************************************************************************
! AUTOEXEC.BAT !
@ECHO OFF
VERIFY OFF
PATH c:\WORD5
PROMPT $P$G
c:\bluemax\386load size=30784 prgreg=3 flexframe prog=c:\host\ipx
c:\bluemax\386load size=50144 prgreg=3 flexframe prog=c:\host\net4
G:
cls
login
*****************************************************************************
! CONFIG.SYS !
REM Config.sys file wihtout any memory drivers.
SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM c:\dos\ /P /E:512
device=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
device=C:\mouse.sys
device=c:\dos\$fdd5.sys
device=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
FILES=30
BUFFERS=20
LASTDRIVE=F

The following is the same file using Bluemax fro Qualitas software as a memory
manager.

REM
REM    Filename Config.bmx 2-1-91 jrh
REM    Using Bluemax for support  seemd to work well using
REM   Using automaica loading sequence
REM
DEVICE=C:\BlueMAX\BlueMAX.SYS pro=C:\BlueMAX\BlueMAX.PRO
SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM c:\dos\ /P /E:512
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=4736 prog=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=19456 prog=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=6144 prog=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=15040 prog=C:\mouse.sys
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=6016 prog=c:\dos\$fdd5.sys
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=21376 prgreg=2 flexframe
prog=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
FILES=30
BUFFERS=20
LASTDRIVE=F
*****************************************************************************
! LV400.BAT !
@echo off
Echo   This will leave the AS-400 and CLear the memory.
c:\pcs\stopwsf 1 /f
c:\pcs\stoprtr /f
c:\pcs\rmvpcs all /f >null
cls
echo  Memory Cleared!!
****************************************************************************
! PCSPI.BAT !
C:\PCS\STARTRTR C:\PCS\CONFIG.PCS
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

C:\PCS\STARTFLR C:\PCS\CONFIG.PCS
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

C:\PCS\FSPC ASSIGN E: QIWSFLR  //S1031688
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO DFLT

REM C:\PCS\PCSUPDT E:\ C:\PCS
REM @IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

REM C:\PCS\FSPC ASSIGN E: PCCOPY  //S1031688
REM @IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO DFLT

@GOTO CONT
:DFLT
C:\PCS\FSPC ASSIGN E: QIWSFLR
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

C:\PCS\FSPC ASSIGN E: PCCOPY
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

:CONT
C:\PCS\WSF /T
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

@IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 10 GOTO SKIP
C:\PCS\STARTWSF 1
@IF ERRORLEVEL 20 GOTO EXIT

:SKIP
ECHO  Connected to AS-400
ECHO  Type MYMENU to get back to your Novell Menu.
:EXIT
****************************************************************************
RHAFRPN

January 24, 1991

AS-400/Novell Memory configurations Notes.

This is a set of notes outlining the proper configuration for a PS/2 using
386Max, a memory manager, to set up the AS-400 and Novell.  I have obtained a
file from Novell via Netwire that gives detailed instructions on setting up a pc
to attach to both Novell and the AS-400. Rita has set up my account using the
sample configuration for a 400 account. I have set up my pc using the sample
configuration given without any memory manager.  This works however, I have a
very limited amount of memory for PC applications, about 180K.

   I have been experimenting with 386Max, a memory manager, to allow 400 and
Token-ring drivers to be loaded in high memory, above 640K. Additionally,
Expanded memory, above 1MB, can also be used. There are restrictions as to
which pices of code can be loaded into specific memory areas. This becomes a
trial and error juggling act.  I have several copies of the Config.SYS file each
with a different structure.  By selectively loading drivers into high memory and
loading them in a specific order, I have managed to give the user as much as
369K left to operate PC programs in. Only a FEW PC programs will operate on this
small amount of memory.

The following is a list of memory requirements as certain files are loaded using
the file Config.sys v7.

REM
REM    Filename Config.007 1-22-91 jrh
REM    Using 386max for support  seemd to work well
REM    Leaves only 9K of high memory unused!
REM    All drivers must be loaded in the following order.
REM
DEVICE=C:\386max\xbios.sys
DEVICE=C:\386max\386max.sys RAM=DA00-E000  RESETKEYB
SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM /P /E:256
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=C:\mouse.sys
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=c:\dos\$fdd5.sys
REM
REM     Load the following in low memory
device=c:\dos\DXMT0MOD.SYS ES=2 EST=8 S=8 C=18 DS=2048
device=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
FILES=20
BUFFERS=20
TS15,40
Free memory as various files are loaded:

   Memory    Filename
   534416    Base
        IPX
   509136    XMSNET4
   448064    STARTRTR
   395000    WSF
   383824    STARTFLR
   Note: Notify may be substituted for Messengr
   369904    NOTIFY
   or
   285000    MESSENGR

Note: a using multiple sessions, ie printer functions, will probably require
more memory.

   The work station function (WSF) that is used for terminal emulation seems to
take the most memory requiremnts. Some PC programs will not operate within these
narrow confines. XyWrite will load with about 350K of memory. Quattro Pro will
load and use any expanded memory avilable. A note on Quattro, the mouse seemed
to go berserk when you switch to terminal emulation and back to Quattro.
CC:Mail will not load at the 285K mark but will load at the 369K mark. Thus,
using Notify, that ONLY notifies the user they have mail instead of using
messengr the pop-up mail program will work. The user will have to leave their
application and select CC:Mail from the main menu.

I have experimented with loading the programs in different sequences. First
AS_400 then Novell and reverse. IF Novell is loaded prior to the AS-400 material
then the user can Unload the AS-400 and free up memory without rebooting the PC.
This might occur when the 400 is shut down near the end of the day and the user
wants to continue working on the PC.

January 25, 1991
Received a message via Netwire from Bob Lofaso about dropping DXMTOMOD from
config.sys and saving 20K of RAM.  I just tried it in CONFIG.009. Current memory
readings are:


   Memory    Function
   531040    DOS + IPX +XMSNET4
   470096    STARTRTR
   458784    STARTFLR
   458784    FSPC ASSIGN d:
   405856    WSF
   391936    NOTIFY
   OR
   317000    MESSENGR

Running it right now, seems to work.  Did increase memory by 21K.

Rita wants to run the prototype on Brenda's PC. Need to come up with the proper
menu commands.

Contents of CONFIG.009
REM
REM    Filename Config.009 1-22-91 jrh
REM    Using 386max for support  seemd to work well
REM    Leaves only 9K of high memory unused!
REM    All drivers must be loaded in the following order.
REM
DEVICE=C:\386max\xbios.sys
DEVICE=C:\386max\386max.sys RAM=DA00-E000
SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM /P /E:256
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
device=c:\386max\386load.sys prog=C:\mouse.sys
REM
REM     Load the following in low memory
device=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
FILES=20
BUFFERS=20
LASTDRIVE=F

The autoexec.bat file forces the user to log into Novell.
The users MYMAIL.BAT file is called as the user logs in.
This will load the CC:Mail NOTIFY command which checks for new mail. IF mail is
present the full CC:mail program will run. Otherwise, the menu (400.mnu) comes
up. When the full CC:Mail program is exited the menu should come up.

February 1, 1991
Just installed BlueMax a memory manager for PS/2 machines.  Works great and
automatically installs.  New config.sys file looks like this:
LM0RM80
REM
REM    Filename Config.010 1-22-91 jrh
REM    Using 386max for support  seemd to work well
REM    Leaves only 9K of high memory unused!
REM    All drivers must be loaded in the following order.
REM
DEVICE=C:\BlueMAX\BlueMAX.SYS pro=C:\BlueMAX\BlueMAX.PRO
SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM c:\dos\ /P /E:256
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=4736 prog=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=19456 prog=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=6144 prog=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=15040 prog=C:\mouse.sys
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=6016 prog=c:\dos\$fdd5.sys
REM
REM     Load the following in low memory
device=c:\bluemax\386load.sys size=21376 prgreg=2 flexframe
prog=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
FILES=20
BUFFERS=20
LASTDRIVE=F
LM10RM75
Memory requirements look like this:

Memory  Function
575K         DOS +IPX + NET4
514464  STARTRTR
503040  STARTFLR
503040  FSPC ASSIGN D:
450112  WSF
361K         MESSENGR

NOTE: This must be automatically installed  on each machine and the reference
disk must be used.


February 19, 1991
A follow-up to memory problems.  I obtained Bluemax and new memory manager for
PS/2 machines.  It works quite well!  In fact, all of the trial and error
procedures are eliminated.  Set up your config.sys file and autoexec.bat files
as you want them and install Bluemax. NOTE: I removed XMSNET4 and replaced it
with NET4 that is loaded high via Bluemax.  I have encountered problems using
XMSNET? and Quattro.

Current Config.sys files looks like:
LM0RM80
REM
REM    Filename Config.bmx 2-1-91 jrh
REM    Using Bluemax for support  seemd to work well using
REM   Using automaic loading sequence
REM
DEVICE=C:\BlueMAX\BlueMAX.SYS pro=C:\BlueMAX\BlueMAX.PRO
SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM c:\dos\ /P /E:512
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=4736 prog=c:\dos\dxma0mod.sys 001
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=19456 prog=c:\dos\dxmc0mod.sys ,DC00,
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=6144 prog=C:\PCS\EIMPCS.SYS
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=31712 prgreg=2 flexframe
prog=C:\WINDOWS\mouse.sys /Y
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=6016 prgreg=2 prog=c:\dos\$fdd5.sys
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=21376 prgreg=3 flexframe
prog=C:\PCS\ECYDDX.SYS files=8 drives=2
device=C:\BLUEMAX\386load.sys size=9152 prgreg=2 flexframe prog=c:\DOS\ANSI.SYS

FILES=30
BUFFERS=20
LASTDRIVE=E



AUTOEXEC.BAT
@ECHO OFF
VERIFY OFF
PATH c:\WORD5
PROMPT $P$G
C:\BLUEMAX\386load size=30784 prgreg=3 flexframe prog=c:\host\ipx
C:\BLUEMAX\386load size=49792 prgreg=3 flexframe prog=c:\host\net4
G:
cls
login

LM10RM70

March 12, 1991
General Notes
Hardware Used:
The above configuration is on an IBM model 70 with 4MB RAM. It is connecting to
Novell 2.15C using the Novell 3.X drivers designed for IBM's Lan Support
program. I have also been operating this on an IBM Model 55 w/2MB RAM.

Novell automatically loads CC:Mail Messenger and the Novell Menu. The menu
activates a batch file very similar to the one supplied by PC Support.