13.13 Activating and Deactivating CD and DVD Image Files as NSS Volumes (NetWare)

In NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 2 and later, the cddvd.nss module allows you to activate a CD or DVD image file as a read-only NSS volume, if the source file resides on an existing NSS volume. You add the image file as a volume with the Mount Image Volume switch. This volume functions the same as any other NSS volume, except that it is read-only. You remove it as a volume with the Remove Image Volume switch.

While the CD or DVD image file exists on the server as an NSS volume, deactivation of the NSS volume where the image source file resides causes the image file to be removed as an NSS volume. You cannot modify the ISO file when it is in use.

To activate a CD or DVD image file as an NSS volume, enter the following at the system console prompt:

nss /MountImageVolume=path_imagefilename 

Replace path_imagefilename with the path on the NSS volume where the image file resides, including its filename. For example:

You can mount and dismount the volume as with normal volumes, until you remove it by entering the following:

nss /RemoveImageVolume

NSS Command Options

Description

/MountImageVolume=path_imagefilename

Add and mount the specified CD or DVD image file as a read-only NSS volume.

Replace path_imagefilename with the path on the NSS volume where the image file resides, including its filename. For example:

nss /MountImageVolume=
   nssvol:\suse9_1.iso
/RemoveImageVolume=path_imagefilename

Dismount and remove the specified CD or DVD image file as a read-only NSS volume.

Replace path_imagefilename with the path on the NSS volume where the image file resides, including its filename. For example:

nss /RemoveImageVolume=
   nssvol:\suse9_1.iso