Novell Documentation: Novell Native File Access Pack for NetWare 5.1

Configuring Server General Parameters

The server general parameters required by Native File Access for UNIX are located in the NFS.CFG file. These parameters are common to NFS and NIS. When modifying this file, make sure you stop the services using nfsstop and restart using nfsstart.

File-Based Configuration of Server General Parameters

The following table lists the configuration parameters in NFS.CFG.

Table 1. Novell Native File Access for UNIX General Parameters

Parameter	Default Value	Description
NDS_ACCESS	1	Lets you set the default access to NDS or NIS. To set the default access to NDS and retrieve all information from NDS, set this parameter to 1. (This is the default value.) Set this parameter to 0 to retrieve information from NIS server.
NIS_CLIENT_ACCESS	1	Lets you enable or disable NIS client. By default, NIS client access is enabled. To disable NIS client access, set this parameter to 0.
NIS_DOMAIN		Sets the NIS domain for NIS client access. No default can be provided.
NIS_SERVER		Provides the NIS server servicing the domain. If a specific server is needed for the domain, this parameter must be set. Otherwise, the NIS server is discovered using the broadcast. No default can be provided.
SEARCH_ROOT		Contains a list of fully distinguished names of containers separated by commas. These containers indicate where the search for users and groups should start. The NDSILIB module uses this parameter. The value can be either 25 containers or a string whose length should not exceed 2000 bytes, whichever is less. If you do not set any search containers, search will start from the bindery and then in the server's default context.

ConsoleOne-Based Configuration of Server General Parameters

This section explains the following tasks:

Viewing the Server General Parameters

Configuring the Server General Parameters

Viewing the Server General Parameters

In the ConsoleOne main menu, right-click the server you want to configure and then click Properties.

The following panel appears:

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Server General Parameters Panel

These are the general parameters. The fields are read-only.

Host Name---The name of the NetWare server.

IP Address---The primary IP address of the NetWare server.

Subnet Mask---The subnet mask that, when added to the IP address, provides the IP network number.

Server Name---The name of the NetWare server.

Operating System---The version of the operating system being used by the host.

Context---The context or logical position of the server within the NDS tree.

Tree---The current NDS tree.

Time Zone---The world time zone reference for your area. The time zone is used for time stamps and to set time synchronization. The time zone reference is set during the NetWare installation.

Configuring the Server General Parameters

In the ConsoleOne main menu, right-click the server you want to configure and then click Properties > Directory Access.

The following panel appears:

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Server General Parameters - Directory Access Panel

This panel contains the parameters that can be configured to set the directory access of NetWare NFS Server.

Modify the following Directory Access parameters as necessary:

NDS---Sets the access to NDS.

Search Root---Lists the Fully Distinguished Name of containers from where the search should start for users and groups only. The names are separated by commas. Make sure that the parameter has valid values whenever the NDS structure changes.

NIS---Enables remote NIS.

Enable NIS Client---Specifies whether the NIS Client is enabled or not.

NIS Server---Specifies the remote NIS server name.

NIS Domain---Specifies the domain served by that remote NIS.

Click OK.

Modify the following parameters as necessary:

SNMP Alert Level---The level of SNMP alerts reported to SNMP management stations. Select an alert level from the drop-down list. You can also turn off SNMP reporting from this list.

None---Suppresses SNMP reporting.

Critical---Warns you about urgent problems that require immediate action to prevent widespread failure.

Major---Warns you about serious problems that require prompt action to prevent failure of the object and possibly some related objects.

Minor---Provides information about problems that can be addressed as work schedules permit.

Informational---Provides descriptive information that can be used for such things as trend analysis and planning.

Each level incorporates the information from the levels listed above it. For example, if you select Minor, you also receive messages about major and critical alerts.

NOTE: Administering NetWare 5 NFS Services on NetWare 5 from ConsoleOne on NetWare 6 is not supported.