Understanding Client Tools
Using NetWare User Tools for MS Windows
Using the “NetWare Drive Connections” Window
When using this window, remember
•Before using “NetWare Drive Connections,” you must first log in to a Directory Services tree or server that contains the object you want to connect to.
•NetWare User Tools for MS Windows recognizes all drive mappings that existed before MS Windows was started.
However, when you are using a DOS Box inside MS Windows, your previous search drives are disabled unless the “Global Drives & Paths” box is checked in the “NetWare Setting” window.
•NetWare User Tools supports universal naming conventions (UNC) redirection for network volumes and directories. See “Using Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Paths in MS Windows.”
•The “Permanent” button allows you to specify a drive to reconnect at the startup of MS Windows.
Viewing the “Resources” List
This list within the “NetWare Drive Connections” window contains the following:
•Volumes
•Directories
•NetWare Directory Services objects
•NetWare Directory Services containers
The volumes and directories are listed in a hierarchical structure. Choose the “Volume” icon in the “Resources” list to display subdirectories.
NetWare Printer Connections
Use this window (see Figure
Select the resource you want to connect to in the “Resources” list, and then choose a client workstation port. Now, choose the “Capture” button at the bottom of the window.
If you are using keyboard entry, type in the full queue name for the port capture inside the “Queue” field and then choose “Capture.”