3.2 Installing the Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit

The Novell Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit is located on NetWare 6.5 CD 1 (Operating System) or NetWare 6.5 SP7 DVD in the products/Migration_Utilities directory. The self-extracting file is named scmt.exe.

You can also install the version on the CD/DVD through the Consolidate or Migrate Servers option in the Novell Deployment Manager utility. See Using Deployment Manager in the NW65 SP8: Installation Guide for more information.

NOTE:NetWare Migration Wizard 8.1 does not support servers running eDirectory 8.8.x or later.

The latest version of the toolkit can be downloaded from the Novell Downloads page. Novell recommends that you use the latest version whenever possible.

To install the Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit on the workstation, complete the following steps.

HINT:There are some known issues with Java and certain video cards that cause the Server Consolidation Utility installation to quit after extracting. If you encounter this issue, update your graphic card drivers to the latest version or disable the hardware acceleration for your graphics card.

  1. Obtain the self-extracting file from one of the sources indicated above and copy it to your workstation.

  2. Double-click the scmt.exe file to launch the installer, then click Next to proceed.

  3. (Conditional) If you see a prompt indicating you don’t have the correct version of the Novell Client software installed, use the prompt’s link to download and install the Novell Client software and then restart the toolkit installation.

  4. (Conditional) If you are prompted to remove an earlier version of either NetWare Migration Wizard or Server Consolidation Utility, answer Yes or No and click Next.

  5. (Conditional) If you answered Yes to the previous prompt, click Uninstall > Done.

  6. Accept the license agreement, then click Next.

  7. Read the Readme file, then click Next.

  8. Specify where you want to install the toolkit, then click Next.

    By default, the toolkit is installed in c:\program files\novell server consolidation and migration toolkit.

  9. Specify whether you want to create desktop and quick launch icons, then click Next.

  10. Verify your installation information, then click Install.

  11. You must reboot the workstation to complete the installation. If you want to reboot when the installer exits, select Yes. Otherwise, select No. Click Done to exit the installer.

    If you selected No, remember to reboot the workstation manually before you run the toolkit.