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Preface
This document describes the procedures necessary to implement Novell
NetWare on IBM PC Server platforms. It provides detailed information on
installation, configuration, performance tuning, and management of the IBM PC
Server in the NetWare environment. It also discusses the features and
technologies of the IBM PC Server brand and positions the various models in the
brand.
How This Document is Organized
The document is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “IBM PC Server Technologies”
This chapter introduces many of the technologies used in the IBM PC Server
brand and gives examples of system implementations where they are used.
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Chapter 2, “IBM PC Server Family Overview”
This chapter positions the various models within the IBM PC Server brand
and gives specifications for each model.
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Chapter 3, “Hardware Configuration”
This chapter provides a roadmap for configuring the various models of the
IBM PC Server line and describes the configuration process in detail.
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Chapter 4, “Novell NetWare Installation”
This chapter gives a step-by-step process for installing both NetWare V3.12
and V4.1 and the NetFinity Manager using both ServerGuide and the original
product diskettes and CD-ROM. It also contains an overview of the
ServerGuide product. It also covers the RAID administration tools and
details a process for simulating and recovering from a DASD failure.
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Chapter 5, “Performance Tuning”
This chapter presents an in-depth discussion of tuning NetWare as it relates
to the major hardware subsystems of the file server. It also discusses
performance monitoring tools.
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Appendix A, “EISA Configuration File”
This appendix contains a sample report printed from the EISA configuration
utility.
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Appendix B, “Hardware Compatibility, Device Driver, and Software Patch
Information”
This appendix gives information on where to find the latest compatibility
information, device drivers, and code patches in the NetWare environment.
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Appendix C, “Configuring DOS CD-ROM Support”
This appendix gives information on how to configure your IBM PC Server for
CD-ROM support in the DOS environment.
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