NOVELL TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENT TITLE: NetWare version 4.10 DS.NLM 4.77b README FOR: 41NDS1.EXE NOVELL PRODUCTS and VERSIONS: NetWare 4.1 ABSTRACT: This update contains version 4.77b of DS.NLM for NetWare version 4.10. If upgrading 4.0x servers to 4.10 YOU MUST get the upgrade kit 4X241.EXE and read and follow instructions to ensure a smooth upgrade. If upgrading from NetWare version 3.1x, you still will benefit by applying the new DS.NLM prior to upgrade. This file may be updated occasionally as new versions of DS.NLM are released. As new DS.NLM 's are released the naming format will be 41NDSx, where x denotes the revision of the patch file. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ISSUE: Servers running NetWare version 4.10 should be running the latest DS.NLM, currently at version 4.77b. Mixed versions of Netware 4.10 Directory Services (DS.NLM) interoperate completely, but it is best to upgrade all Netware 4.10 servers to the same version to insure consistency and easier future maintaince. Self-Extracting File Name: 41nds1.exe Files Included Size Date Time ..\ 41NDS1.TXT (This file) DS.NLM 349646 3-3-95 9:11:14 pm Installation Instructions: For NetWare 4.10 servers: 1. Log into the network as ADMIN or a user with rights to the SYS:SYSTEM of the file server. Locate the file SYS:\SYSTEM\DS.NLM 2. Copy the file to the SYS:SYSTEM directory of the NetWare 4.1 file server and overwrite the existing file. 3. At the file server console of the server being upgraded (or using RCONSOLE) toggle to the system console screen. 4. Enter the command "SET DSTRACE = *." and press to reload the Directory Services without downing the server. 5. Repeat the process for each 4.10 server in the network which may be running the older version. For NetWare 4.0x servers: PLEASE REFER TO 4X241.EXE for proper procedures. For NetWare 3.1x servers: 1. Copy the new DS.NLM into the existing SYS:SYSTEM subdirectory on the 3.1x server. 2. When the NetWare 4.10 install program runs the "Preliminary file copy" the DS.NLM contained on the cd-rom would normally be copied to the file server. Install will detect a newer version is already present it will display the file name and ask "over write newer version?" Answer "NO" and continue with the installation. 3. When DS.NLM loads and executes it will be the new version. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Any trademarks referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information. -----------------------------------------------------------------