Creating a test lab

[thickage]

Howdy,

Just wanted to create a test lab for my new NW6 server. I have a Dell PowerEdge 1650, a client workstation, and a hub that I can use. Basically, I want to set this up without connecting to our current network.

I thought I had it set up correctly, but for some reason I can't log in with my client workstation even though I've verified tree names, context, admin password, etc.

Any tips on what protocols, etc. to use in this test environment?

 

[lerdalt]

all you really should need is ip. try setting up your server with an address like 192.168.1.1 and your workstation with 192.168.1.2.

 

[nlee]

After installing the IP address on each system (server and workstation) ping the server thru workstation vice-versa. if you be able to ping the system, you should be able to login.

Noel Lee CATSRI,CATSE,CNS6.5
Network and Systems Engineer
ITS, Philippines

 

[Psychoid]

Sometimes, even though you can ping back & forth & even though you're on the same subnet, the client will still not be able to see the tree.

This can usually be solved by hard-coding the SLPDA into the workstation client Big Red N-->Novell Client Properties-->Service Location. Just put in the address of your Directory Agent(s) & it should clear up the problem, provided that you have SLP set up on your network.



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Bill
Consultant / Network Engineer
CNE, CCNA