home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Network Supervisor's Toolkit
/
Network Supervisor's Toolkit.iso
/
patches
/
_310ptch
/
freefix
/
read.me
< prev
Wrap
Text File
|
1996-07-10
|
4KB
|
84 lines
This README file accompanies FREEFX.ZIP. The following files are
included for this revision:
FREEFIX.NLM 2587 02-25-91 3:53p
PATCHMAN NLM 6550 02-05-91 10:16a
PATCHMAN DOC 4354 02-05-91 11:29a
PURPOSE:
FREEFIX is a dynamic patch which is loaded at the file server console as a
NetWare Loadable Module. This patch fixes a problem in NetWare 386 v3.10
that results in the fatal error:
ABEND:"Freeable procedure found an invalid deleted file".
This ABEND can occur when mounting a volume or while running
VREPAIR or while running heavy I/O on the server.
FREEFIX fixes bugs in the HotFix code; in the case where HotFix
discovered a bad block, it was asking the OS to search its cache
buffers for the data for this block, but passed the wrong block
number to the cache code.
***NOTE: FREEFIX.NLM WILL NOT RUN WITH ANOTHER PATCH BY THE
NAME OF LIMBOFIX.NLM AND SHOULD NOT BE LOADED WITH
IT.
FREEFIX requires the latest version of PATCHMAN.NLM (v1.20b) in
order to load. This version of PATCHMAN is compatible with patches
which used the older version of PATCHMAN (v1.01a).
Unlike previous patches, the SERVER.EXE file is never modified by
this patch. FREEFIX.NLM patches the Operating System in memory, not
on the disk. This means that FREEFIX.NLM must be loaded each time
before any "fixes" take effect. It isrecommended that the command
"LOAD FREEFIX" be placed in the server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file to
ensure that the patch is always in effect when the server is
initially brought up.
Since it is an NLM, FREEFIX can be loaded and unloaded without
having to bring the server down. Once FREEFIX is loaded, the Operating
System is patched and ready to go. Unloading FREEFIX will restore the
Operating System to its original "un-patched" state.
Like all NLM-type patches, FREEFIX requires the Patch Manager
(PATCHMAN.NLM) to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN
is not already loaded, FREEFIX will attempt to locate PATCHMAN and
load it automatically if found. PATCHMAN only needs to be loaded
once. All other patches can load once PATCHMAN is 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.
INSTALLATION:
To install FREEFIX, simply place the FREEFIX.NLM file in the same
directory as the other NLM files (SYS:SYSTME or DOS partition), and
type "LOAD FREEFIX." Once the patch has loaded, all changes are in
effect until FREEFIX is unloaded. If an error message appears,
contact Novell Technical Support.
The changes made by this patch will be implemented in all future
versions NetWare 386. This patch and PATCHMAN.NLM will only operate on
NetWare 386 V3.10. Future versions of NetWare 386 will require a version
of PATCHMAN specific to that release.
*****************************************************************
DISCLAIMER
Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to
any NetWare software, and specifically disclaims any express or
implied warranties of merchantability, title, or fitness for a
particular purpose.
Distribution of any NetWare software is forbidden without the
express written consent of Novell, Inc. Further, Novell reserves
the right to discontinue distribution of any NetWare software.
Novell is not responsible for lost profits or revenue, loss of use
of the software, loss of data, costs of re-creating lost data, the
cost of any substitute equipment or program, or claims by any party
other than you. Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before
any software is installed. Technical support for this software
may be provided at the discretion of Novell.
*****************************************************************