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NOVELL TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENT
TITLE: Update DSRepair.NLM v 2.23e for 4.0x
README FOR: 4XREP1.EXE
NOVELL PRODUCTS and VERSIONS:
NetWare 4.0
NetWare 4.01
NetWare 4.02
ABSTRACT:
This version of DSREPAIR version 2.23e has features which makes
it a useful tool to check a 4.0x NDS database before upgrading to
NetWare 4.10. To gain optimal 4.10 NDS performance, it is best
to check for possible NDS databases inconsistencies before
upgrading. Although this step is optional, running DSREPAIR
before upgrading ensures that NetWare 4.10 will perform as
designed. For this reason, we suggest that you run this version
of DSREPAIR on every 4.0x server before you upgrade. Please read
accompanying DOC files for additional explanation.
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DISCLAIMER
THE ORIGIN OF THIS INFORMATION MAY BE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL TO
NOVELL. NOVELL
MAKES EVERY EFFORT WITHIN ITS MEANS TO VERIFY THIS INFORMATION.
HOWEVER, THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION
ONLY. NOVELL
MAKES NO EXPLICIT OR IMPLIED CLAIMS TO THE VALIDITY OF THIS
INFORMATION.
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ISSUE:
This version of DSREPAIR has features which makes it a useful
tool to check a 4.0x NDS database before upgrading to NetWare
4.10. To gain optimal 4.10 NDS performance, it is best to check
for possible NDS databases inconsistencies
before upgrading. Although this step is optional, running
DSREPAIR before upgrading ensures that NetWare 4.10 will perform
as designed. For this reason, we suggest that you run this
version of DSREPAIR on every 4.0x server before you upgrade.
PLEASE READ accompanying DSREPAIR.DOC and UPGRADE.DOC files for
complete instructions.
NEWER FEATURES OF DSREPAIR
The following is a summary of some of the features in this
version of DSREPAIR that has proven useful to some of our
customers. It is hoped that this version of DSREPAIR will allow
the user to more quickly resolve possible issues. As you may
notice, some of these features have been in previous versions of
DSREPAIR.
- Command line switch "/8" will load and automatically run
option 8 - "Verify Backlinks and External References".
- Bad volume ID's: Bad volume ID's are characterized by volumes
not seen as a Directory Service (DS) object, or is seen as the
wrong DS object, when using the map command. If the volume ID is
wrong DSREPAIR will delete the ID thus preparing the way of a
re-install of the volume object. The volume ID will only be
verified if "check file system for valid trustee ID's" is
selected. To invoke this option, make sure that there is an
asterisk is next to option 6 in the options menu (the asterisk
selects the option). Before re-installing the volume object,
delete the current volume object that is bad. To reinstall the
volume object use the UPGRADE MOUNTED VOLUMES option in
INSTALL.NLM.
- Duplicate Time Stamps: No two objects should have the same
time stamp. If DSREPAIR does find objects with the same time
stamp, delete and recreate one of the objects. Running DSREPAIR
with any combination of options will test for duplicate time
stamps. It should be noted that duplicate creation time stamps
are extremely rare in NetWare 4.0x and virtually impossible in
NetWare 4.10.
- Same name Siblings: With NetWare 4.x, objects with duplicate
names of different types are allowed, in NetWare 4.10 they are
not; this is for simplified use. For example, if a user and a
container have the same name and are siblings, NetWare 4.10 will
not resolve names properly. The leaf object should be deleted or
renamed before you upgrade. This version of DSREPAIR will find
siblings of the same name for you. Running DSREPAIR with any
combination of options will test for duplicate time stamps.
- External references: External references should be properly
backlinked before you upgrade. To verify external references
choose option "8" from the main menu in DSREPAIR. External
references that do not properly match the real object will be
identified. If any improper external references are found,
remove the server from the tree and re-install it.
OTHER UPGRADE HINTS
Please read the errata that is found in the found in the NetWare
4.10 box. It is also important that you read, understand, and
follow the README.41 file. Install lets you read this document
but if you bypass it or would like to review it this ASCII text
file is found in the \NW410\INSTALL\ENGLISH\README directory on
the 4.10 CDROM. This document covers important limitations of
having a mixed 4.0x/4.10 tree. You need to remember that until
all the servers in the NDS tree are running NetWare 4.10, you
will not benefit from the increased speed, reliability, or
features 4.10. For this reason you should upgrade all of yours
NDS servers as quickly as possible.
Self-Extracting File Name: 4xrep1.exe
Files Included Size Date Time
..\
4XREP1.TXT (This file)
DSREPAIR.DOC 35286 11-17-95 4:59:54 pm
DSREPAIR.NLM 89409 11-17-95 1:28:12 pm
UPGRADE.DOC 24628 11-17-95 4:59:26 pm
Installation Instructions:
** NOTE ** Always make a backup copy of original files.
1. Flag DSRepair.NLM located in the SYS:SYSTEM subdirectory
to normal or RW.
2. Rename the DSRepair.NLM to DSRepair.old
3. Copy DSREPAIR.NLM provided in this update to the
SYS:SYSTEM subdirectory of the server on which it will be run.
4. At the console prompt of the file server, type the
following command:
LOAD DSREPAIR
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