HP UX 11i v1 Networking Software manual Using the Preferred Server Parameter

Setting Up NetWare Client Workstations to Log In

Modifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare 2 and NetWare 3

Modifying the NET.CFG File for Logging In to NetWare 2 and NetWare 3

When logging in to a NetWare 2 or NetWare 3™ network, you attach to an individual server. Then you make additional attachments to other servers that you have a user account on.

Using the Preferred Server Parameter

Use the Preferred Server parameter in the NET.CFG file to direct the client software to the server where your user information is located.

For networks with multiple servers, this parameter is very useful for speeding up logging in to the network. This parameter also allows you to log in with only your username.

The parameter is as follows:

preferred server = server_name

NOTE:Do not use both the Preferred Server and Preferred Tree parameters simultaneously. The second parameter will override the first.

Adding the Preferred Server Parameter to the NET.CFG File

1Open your NET.CFG file in a text editor.

Your client’s NET.CFG file was copied to the target directory for DOS files specified during software installation.

2Under the NetWare DOS Requester™ heading, type

preferred server=server_name

For example, type

preferred server=mktsales

Example of the NetWare DOS Requester Section

NetWare DOS Requester

Preferred Server=mktsales

First Network Drive=f

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