How do I start new?

[goldfishflake]

I have a NW4.11 server that I am wanting to upgrade to NW6. IF I want to do a clean install, what is recommended for fdisk, format on the existing 4.11? We are running Compaq's Proliant 1600, with a 450mgz processor, 512megs ram, and Smart drives. Any tips would be appreciated. I want to redesign the directories/rights under NW6, and really needed to clean up old stuff on the 4.11. I have all summer as I work for a school district that is out until August, so thought this would be a good time to start.

 

[fluid11]

It sounds like you want to completely wipe out the NW411 server and replace it with NW6.

1. First, I would backup all of your data and do a test restore on another server to make sure your backups are reliable.

2. Next, boot from a DOS disk and run fdisk. In fdisk, I would wipe out everything - the DOS partition and the non-DOS (NetWare volumes) partitions. Now you have a clean hard drive to work with. The minimum required size of the DOS partition is 50MB, but you should create at least a 500MB or higher partition and set the partition to active.

3. Next you have to format the DOS partition in FAT and transfer the system files. Format C: /S. I like to copy the entire contents of the DOS disk onto the C: drive --> copy A:\ C:\. If you do this, you will have to edit the autoexec.bat and config.sys files and rename any "A:" to "C:". Reboot the server and make sure that you can boot to the C: drive without any problems.

4. You should be ready for the NetWare installation at this point.


ChrisP

 

[goldfishflake]

Where do I get a boot disk for a server? I don't think it is the same as the Windows one? Thanks, Sherry

 

[fluid11]

No, you can't use the Windows disk. DOS 7 is included on the NW6 CD.

ChrisP

 

[fluid11]

Sorry, its not on the CD. Its on the license diskette.

 

[goldfishflake]

OK, thanks for your help. Sherry

 

[TheBoySmith]

If you boot from the nw6 cd you can delete existig partitions, this will then do a clean install. Lee Smith
Associated Network Services
Snr Systems Engineer
Lee.Smith@ANSPLC.Com