Save abend.log to floppy from console?

[tcloud]

Hi,
I'm hoping to get some feedback regarding a failed NW65sp4 attempt to my GW65 server.

First, I'm hoping someone will help me with the simple task of saving my abend log to a floppy? I can't get into sys:\sytem from a workstation as the server won't fully load before restarting, so I have to do it from the console. I can also get into nwconfig...

Once I'm able to get a copy of the abend log to post, I'll post a more informative description of the problem.

Thanks

 

[LawnBoy]

If the GUI will run there's a nifty file browser built into it. Just "startx" at the console.

 

[ITsmyfault]

I think JCMD will do this if you have it.
If you need it, it's here:

http://www.novellshareware.com/server-management.shtml

just scroll down to it. It basically gives you a DOS shell at the command prompt. You should be able to run it from the floppy..

type VOL to see what volumes are available, type HELP to see all the options and syntax.

 

[marvhuffaker]

what good is the abend log if it's not even loading? Is it actually abending on bootup? Depending on where the failure is, the abend might not even get logged.
Is SYS mounted? Is the Portal loaded? (

http://ServerIP:8008)

Marvin Huffaker, MCNE

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[LawnBoy]

Also, SP4 has NSS issues. You should be running SP4b.

http://support.novell.com/servlet/filedownload/uns/pub/n65nss4b.exe/

 

[tcloud]

Thanks for the replies - I really appreciate it.

OK, the system wouldn't let me into the GUI for the file browser, that's another reason I needed an alternate route.

JCMD worked like a charm.

It will load through a good deal, before I get an abend message and the system restarts. I manage to step through most of the load up, before pausing to get to the tools. I wanted the abend file because I'd already skimmed through it and wanted to post it to try and get help with this problem.

I was using SP4a, thanks for the heads-up on 4b. I'll try that next.

I'll post the abend log in a new message

Thanks again for your help.