HP (Hewlett-Packard) 6.5 Manual Do Utilizador

Upgrading to Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers

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Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction to Novell NetWare 6.5 ...................................................................................................... 2

Enhancements.................................................................................................................................. 2

Comprehensive upgrade plan ............................................................................................................... 3

Check minimum hardware requirements ............................................................................................. 3

Server platforms ........................................................................................................................... 4

Supported storage options............................................................................................................. 4

Supported network interface controllers........................................................................................... 7

ProLiant cluster support.................................................................................................................. 8

PCI Hot Plug support..................................................................................................................... 8

Gather appropriate software and support documentation ..................................................................... 8

Check for the latest Novell Support Pack and OS patch list ................................................................. 10

Backup the current system ............................................................................................................... 10

Upgrade procedures .......................................................................................................................... 11

Prepare the network using NetWare Deployment Manager................................................................. 11

Post upgrade tasks............................................................................................................................. 15

Updating NSS Volumes .................................................................................................................. 15

Installing or Updating Novell Client Software .................................................................................... 15

Installing Product Updates ............................................................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 15

Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 19

For more information.......................................................................................................................... 20

Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 20