Upgrading a downed server
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Q:
I was upgrading my server to NetWare 6.5 when it went down. I tried to restart the upgrade, but no go. Am I hosed? Or is there some way to upgrade a downed server?
A:
Nah, you're not hosed. There are a couple of ways to do it, depending on which CD you are using.
Here's how to perform a Down Server Upgrade using the NetWare 6.5 shipping CD:
1. If the server is not down, enter DOWN at the server console.
2. Insert NetWare 6.5 CD 1 (Operating System) in the server's CD drive.
3. Restart the server.
4. Answer the install questions and select "M" for " 'M' - Manual Execution of Install.bat"
5. At the DOS prompt enter "install /upgrade" then press enter. The upgrade will begin.
To perform a Down Server Upgrade using the NetWare 6.5 SP1 or SP 1.1 overlay CD:
1. If the server is not down, enter DOWN at the server console.
2. Insert NetWare 6.5 SP1 Overlay CD 1 (Operating System) in the server's CD drive.
3. Restart the server.
4. When prompted, press any key to interrupt the installation process.
5. Enter P to specify installation parameters.
6. Enter [inst: upgrade]
7. Enter I to continue the installation.
(Note: In step 6, include the brackets in the command.)
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Reader Comments
- The information is in complete. To do a Downed Server upgrade you MUST add a directory caled NWUPGRADE to the root of C:. You MUST also add a file called health.log inside the NWUPDATE directory. Then the instructions will work. See Your TID:10090315