About the NetWare Migration Utility NetWare Migration Utility v1.0 simplifies the upgrade process from NetWare v2.1x and v2.2 to NetWare v3.11. Introduction ------------ The NetWare Migration Utility allows you to upgrade your servers from v2.1x and 2.2 to v3.11 using two methods: o Across-the-wire, where you upgrade from a v2.1x server to a v3.11 server that is on the same network. o Same-server, where you upgrade your v2.1x server to a v3.11 server. Across-the-Wire Migration ------------------------- Across-the-wire migration allows you to preserve your user environment (users and their trustee assignments), as well as the default account balances and restrictions, accounting methods, and print queues and print servers. These entities are all contained in the bindery. A bindery is a database that contains definitions for entities such as users, groups, workgroups, file servers, print servers, etc. For more information on binderies, see "Bindery," in NetWare v3.11 Concepts. Data files are migrated across the network to the destination server, while the selected bindery information is migrated to the working directory on the local hard drive, translated to the v3.11 bindery format, then migrated to the destination server. When you use the across-the-wire method, you can choose either the Standard or the Custom migration option. The Standard option provides the easiest path for a simple migration: it migrates all information from the v2.1x server, across the network, to a v3.11 server. The Custom option lets you select specific information from the bindery, as well as data files, so that you can migrate a server or several servers (one at a time) and create a customized destination server. Same-Server Migration --------------------- The same-server migration allows you to use only one server, but there is some risk involved to the data because you have to remove it from the server and remove the 286 partition as well. Also, you may not be able to migrate the file attributes. When you use the same-server method, you can use only the Custom option because you cannot migrate data files. You must back up your data files, then restore them to the server after you install NetWare v3.11. NetWare v3.x Overview --------------------- For a discussion of new features in NetWare v3.1 and v3.11, see "NetWare 386 Overview" in NetWare v3.11 Installation. You may want to refer to other manuals in the NetWare v3.11 documentation set to familiarize yourself with v3.11 and the changes made since v2.1x. WARNING: The NetWare Migration Utility is not the same utility as UPGRADE that is documented in NetWare v3.11 Installation. Do not use the UPGRADE instructions. Requirements for Across-the-Wire Migration ------------------------------------------ o The NetWare Migration Utility files from NetWare Express. o A DOS workstation with at least 640 KB of memory. o Either a hard drive on the workstation with 5 MB of memory free or another network drive. o A 386-processor or higher machine with NetWare v3.11 installed. o A network with the DOS workstation, source server, and destination server attached. Requirements for Same-Server Migration -------------------------------------- o The NetWare Migration Utility files from NetWare Express. o A DOS workstation with at least 640 KB of memory. o Either a hard drive on the workstation with 5 MB of memory free or another network drive. o A 386-processor or higher machine as the server. o A backup device to back up data files from the v2.1x server and restore it to the v3.11 server. The NetWare Migration Utility v1.0 has been compressed into the file MIGRAT.ZIP. Download MIGRAT.ZIP and use PKUNZIP.EXE to decompress the file. PKUNZIP.EXE is available on this service if you don't already have a copy. To decompress the file type: c:>pkunzip MIGRAT.ZIP : The contents of the MIGRAT.ZIP file will be copied into the destination directory. Included with the migration files is documentation to assist you in doing the migration. The documentation is organized by chapter and is in ascii text. The documentation is in the file MANUALTX.ZIP. The documentation is also available in default postscript format and must be downloaded separately. The file name is MIGMAN.ZIP. ***************************************************************** DISCLAIMER Novell, Inc. y 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. *****************************************************************