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[User Choices] Options

The [User Choices] section of the setup.ini file contains settings that define default parameters to be used during installation. You can also view the Sample Setup.ini File

Section Explanation Default

DirClient

Specifies the directory that the client files will be copied to.

c:\novell\client32

UseTCPIP

Allows the client to access a browser and the Internet.

0 = Option is not displayed on the optional components dialog

1 = Option is displayed and is checked (On) by default

2 = Option is displayed and is not checked (Off) by default

0

USENWIP

Allows the client to access NWIP servers. This should be set to 1 only if you have an NWIP server. This setting does not configure the NWIP domain name.

0 = Option is not displayed on the optional components dialog

1 = Option is displayed and is checked (On) by default

2 = Option is displayed and is not checked (Off) by default

0

OptRequired Settings


Syntax

OptRequired = component letter, state


Explanation

Variable Explanation

component letter

Used in the setup.ini file to indicate which component each file belongs to.

Note: This letter cannot be changed.

state

Specifies the state you choose for this option. It must have one of the following values:

0 = Option is not displayed on the optional components dialog

1 = Option is displayed and is checked (On) by default

2 = Option is displayed and is not checked (Off) by default

Explanations and Defaults

The following table explains each specific section under [User Choices] and lists the default setting values. Change the state number according to your desired setup.

Section Explanation Default

Novell® Dial-in Services (v)

Installs Remote Access Dialer Choose this option if you want to dial in to the network or if you require more than one configuration for your LAN connection.

OptRequired = v,2

Novell Distributed Print ServicesTM (d)

Installs NDPSTM, a distributed print service for networked environments providing comprehensive management and control of printers from multiple vendors through a graphical interface.

OptRequired = d,2

Novell IPX/IP Gateway (g)

Installs support for Novell IPXTM/IP Gateway server software that enables IPX-based NetWare® networks to connect to the Internet. The server then enables Novell Clients to use the Internet without having an individual IP address on the workstation. The gateway also acts as a barrier between the intranet and the Internet, providing protection against unauthorized intrusion into your network.

OptRequired = g,2

Novell Target Service Agent (a)

Installs TSA support for Storage Management ServicesTM (SMSTM) and enables SMS to back up client workstations on diverse operating systems.

OptRequired = a,2

Simple Network Management Protocol (p)

Installs SNMP, a cross-platform language that allows network administrators to manage workstations across diverse platforms.

OptRequired = p,2

Host Management Information Base (b)

Installs Host MIB support which enables the management console to poll the workstation for inventory information.

OptRequired = b,2

Workstation Manager (w)

Installs Workstation Manager, which gives network administrators more advanced workstation management options.

OptRequired = w,2

DOS Requester Entries

The DOS Requester section of setup.ini sets the basic default values for the network environment. You can also view the Sample Setup.ini File The parameters are listed below.

IMPORTANT:  You should not add additional parameters to this section of the setup.ini file. If you want to add additional NetWare DOS Requester parameters to the net.cfg, you should add them in the [REQUESTER] section of the setup.ini file. See [REQUESTER] Options for more information.


Syntax

FirstNetDrv= drive letter

PreferredTree = tree name

PreferredServer = server name

NameContext = context name


Explanation and Defaults

The following table explains each setting variable and lists the default values. Change the values according to your desired setup.

Variable Explanation Default

tree name

Name of the tree to connect to

None

server name

Name of the server to connect to

None

context name

Name context used to log in at startup

None

drive letter

Specifies the letter of the first network drive. This parameter is written in the net.cfg file on the user's workstation. Use a single letter from F to Z.

F

Novell Target Service Agent

This section sets options that control Novell Target Service Agent (TSA) support for Storage Management Services (SMS). TSA software enables SMS to back up client workstations on diverse operating systems. If you have an SMS server, you can back up information on the workstation to the SMS server by installing TSA for SMS. You can also view the Sample Setup.ini File and the NetWare DOS TSA parameters in the net.cfg file.


Syntax

TSAserver = server name

TSAcomputer = workstation name

TSApassword = password

TSAdrives = drive letter

TSAbuffers = number


Explanation and Defaults

The following table explains each setting variable and lists the default values. Change the values according to your desired setup.

Variable Explanation Default

server name

Name of the server

None

workstation name

Name of the workstation

None

password

User's password

None

drive letter

List of drives to be backed up
(range: A to Z)

C

number

Number of buffers (range: 1 to 30)

1

Simple Network Management Protocol

This section sets options to install Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a cross-protocol language that allows network administrators to manage computers across diverse network platforms. You can also view the Sample Setup.ini File and the Desktop SNMP parameters in the net.cfg file.

HINT:  If the management console supports Management Information Base (MIB) files, you might want to load Host MIB support on the client workstation. See Host Management Information Base


Syntax

SNMPcomputerName = workstation name

SNMPcomputerLocation = workstation location

SNMPcontactName = network administrator's name

SNMPipAddresses = IP address

SNMPipxAddresses = IPX address

NOTE:  SNMPipAddresses and SNMPipxAddresses can have multiple entries.


Explanation and Defaults

The following table explains each setting variable and lists the default values. Change the values according to your desired setup.

Variable Explanation Default

workstation name

Name of user's workstation

None

workstation location

Description of workstation's location

None

network administrator's name

Name of user's network administrator

None

IP address

Workstation's IP address

None

IPX address

Workstation's IPX address

None

Host Management Information Base

This section sets options that load Management Information Base (MIB) support on the client workstation. Host MIB support enables the management console to poll the workstation for inventory information. You can also view the Sample Setup.ini File and the Host MIB parameters in the net.cfg file.


Syntax

MIBdevices = device names

MIBpaths = pathnames

MIBlevels = levels

NOTE:  MIBdevices and MIBpaths can have multiple entries.


Explanation and Defaults

The following table explains each setting variable and lists the default values. Change the values according to your desired setup.

Variable Explanation Default

device names

List of workstation devices

None

pathnames

Pathnames of directories to be included in the inventory scan that are more levels away from the root than the number of levels entered in the levels variable

None

levels

Subdirectory levels below the root that you want the Host MIB agent to scan for installed software

None


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