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LANtastic Network Operating System Version 5 Compatibility Bulletin
Product Reviewed: MaynStream for Windows v3.1
Classification: Tape Backup Software
Date: 03/15/1993
Engineer: JHC
Compatibility Statement
Maynard MaynStream for Windows v3.1 has been tested as compatible
with LANtastic versions 4.xx and 5.xx.
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 Windows
The installation of the MaynStream backup software is accomplished
from floppy disks. At the PC where the tape drive is installed,
start Windows, insert the MaynStream installation disk #1 in the
drive and invoke the RUN command . In the RUN command box type:
<Floppy Drive>:SETUP .EXE
Complete the installation by answering the setup prompts. A Windows
group containing MaynStream icons will be created for you.
Configuration
After installation, restart Windows and perform the following
steps:
Double click on the MaynStream group icon then the MaynStream
application icon to start the backup program. Click on the
SETTINGS menu bar and verify the following:
Backup Set the Skip Open Files radio button to YES.
Network Set the Display radio button to Mapped unless you
are using LANtastic for NetWare.
Note that running the DOS file locking program SHARE is required in
order for the tape backup software to detect and report open files.
SHARE should be run on any LANtastic server which will backed up
across the network.
Tape Backup Operation
Two operational modes are supported.
Interactive
Interactive backup is started by double clicking on the MaynStream
application icon. Redirected drives appear as local drive icons.
Backing up a disk drive located on a remote system from a LANtastic
workstation requires only to select the required drive or
directories then click on the backup icon.
Automatic
To automatically backup disks at a prearranged time, create backup
Jobs using the interactive application, then schedule the jobs to
run using MaynStream launcher.
Open File Conflicts
During the backup process, any open files are bypassed but are
noted in a status log. 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 at the DOS prompt:
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 the backup procedure, an
error box "Network Error on Drive. C(ancel) or R(etry)" is
displayed. When the connection is re-established, the current file
being backed up will be flagged as corrupt
Version History
09/18/1993: MaynStream for Windows v3.1 tested for
compatibility with LANtastic v4.1.
03/15/1993: MaynStream for Windows v3.1 tested for
compatibility with LANtastic v5.0.
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
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.