Novell Documentation: ZENworks for Servers 3.0.2 - 836: The installation program was unable to rename the existing MGMTDBS.NCF file on the server server_name. Rename MGMTDBS.NCF before proceeding with the installation

836: The installation program was unable to rename the existing MGMTDBS.NCF file on the server server_name. Rename MGMTDBS.NCF before proceeding with the installation

Source: ZENworks for Servers; Server Inventory installation on NetWare servers

Severity: Critical

Explanation: The installation program tries to back up the MGMTDBS.NCF file before making changes to it. This error occurs if it fails to back up.

Action: Reinstall the Inventory database. See Reinstalling Server Inventory on NetWare and Windows Servers.