Chapter 5: NetWare Disaster Recovery
4.Use dsrepair to perform an unattended full repair to ensure the ring is functioning properly.
Refer to DSMISC.LOG to determine which replicas were stored on the failed server. If DSMISC.LOG shows that no other server has exactly the same replicas as the failed server, run dsrepair on any servers containing replicas of partitions on the failed server.
5.Shut down the failed server and replace any damaged hardware. If you need to replace a hard drive, install a drive that is the same size or larger.
Task 2: Install the Operating Systems
To install the operating systems:
1. Format the DOS partitions and reinstall DOS.
Important: Use the DOS Time command to ensure that the computer is set to the correct time to avoid time synchronization errors.
2.Reinstall NetWare 4.11, NetWare 5.0, or IntraNetWare and NDS on the repaired or replaced server. Run install or nwconfig, select Custom Install, and follow the directions on the screen.
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b.After the preliminary files are copied, the Choose a Directory Tree dialog box appears. Press [F5] to restore NDS (option listed at the bottom right of the screen).
c.A new window displays two options: A: (the default) or Press [F3] to specify a different path. If the Server Specific Info files are contained on diskette, insert the diskette into drive A and press [Enter]. Otherwise, press [F3] and enter the path to the Server Specific Info files restored in step 1.
d.A Remote Server Authentication login dialog box is displayed. Log in. When prompted, enter the Directory tree name.
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