IBM SG24-4576-00 manual Preface, How This Document is Organized

Preface

This document describes the procedures necessary to implement Novell NetWare on IBM PC Server platforms. It provides detailed information on installation, configuration, performance tuning, and management of the IBM PC Server in the NetWare environment. It also discusses the features and technologies of the IBM PC Server brand and positions the various models in the brand.

How This Document is Organized

The document is organized as follows:

∙Chapter 1, ªIBM PC Server Technologiesº

This chapter introduces many of the technologies used in the IBM PC Server brand and gives examples of system implementations where they are used.

∙Chapter 2, ªIBM PC Server Family Overviewº

This chapter positions the various models within the IBM PC Server brand and gives specifications for each model.

∙Chapter 3, ªHardware Configurationº

This chapter provides a roadmap for configuring the various models of the IBM PC Server line and describes the configuration process in detail.

∙Chapter 4, ªNovell NetWare Installationº

This chapter gives a step-by-step process for installing both NetWare V3.12 and V4.1 and the NetFinity Manager using both ServerGuide and the original product diskettes and CD-ROM. It also contains an overview of the ServerGuide product. It also covers the RAID administration tools and details a process for simulating and recovering from a DASD failure.

∙Chapter 5, ªPerformance Tuningº

This chapter presents an in-depth discussion of tuning NetWare as it relates to the major hardware subsystems of the file server. It also discusses performance monitoring tools.

∙Appendix A, ªEISA Configuration Fileº

This appendix contains a sample report printed from the EISA configuration utility.

∙Appendix B, ªHardware Compatibility, Device Driver, and Software Patch Informationº

This appendix gives information on where to find the latest compatibility information, device drivers, and code patches in the NetWare environment.

∙Appendix C, ªConfiguring DOS CD-ROM Supportº

This appendix gives information on how to configure your IBM PC Server for CD-ROM support in the DOS environment.

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