Update a Catalog

A catalog provides a snapshot of certain information in the NDS^TM database at a certain time. For the master catalog to reflect changes in the database, it must be updated. You can update the master catalog manually at any time, or you can specify that the catalog be updated automatically at a specific interval.

The default setting for refreshes is 'daily.' The frequency of refreshes depends on the circumstances. For example, during a conference (such as Novell's BrainShare^TM) where users are added to the system frequently, you can schedule an hourly refresh. Or, if a group of engineers moves to a different building, you can do a manual update to refresh their location information (if this is part of the catalog).

Update the Catalog Manually

1. Launch the NetWare Administrator and choose NDS Browser from the Tools menu.

2. Specify the context of the master catalog you want to update.

3. Right-click the Catalog object icon.

4. Choose Details > Schedule.

5. In Update, choose Manual. (This is the default setting.)

6. Click Update Now.

Set the Catalog to Be Updated Automatically

1. Launch the NetWare Administrator and choose NDS Browser from the Tools menu.

2. Specify the context of the master catalog you want to update.

3. Right-click the Catalog object icon.

4. Choose Details > Schedule.

5. In Update, choose Automatic.

6. In Frequency, choose the number of minutes, hours, or days you want between updates.

7. In Start Time, enter the hour and minute you want automatic update to begin.

8. In Start Date, enter the month, day, and year you want automatic update to begin.