service pack installation

[crows27]

I'm applying either sp5 or sp6a to a netware 5.0 server running an adaptec scsi controller to which a seagate tapestor dds4 tape drive is connected. All harddrives (3) are SCSI. I'm installing backup exec 8.5 but prior to the install completing I need to install a service pack. I've had a bad experience in the past during SP installations and wanted to know if anyone has done this and if i may have problems restarting server?

Thanks

 

[DrGreen26]

NEtware 5.0 should have 6a installed. Best thing to do is to make sure it backs up the files during the install, just in case you need to back-rev the ASPI driver or HAM driver.

I would try to stay away from using an older service pack as you may not get all the fixes that are required for the o/s.



Mark C. Greenwood, CNE
m_jgreenwood@yahoo.com

CNE 4.11 and CNE 5 certified. BS Degree in MIS. Working in the industry for 8 years.

I work with NT servers, NDS for NT as well.

 

[scarbee]

When I attempt to install SP 6A to a new built server, I I get a "can't locate pinstall.nlm" message. The pinstall file is in the directory. Why won't this work?