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I M P O R T A N T !
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The Network Support Encyclopedia Professional Volume (NSEPro) product now
includes two CD-ROMs. This addendum to the NSEPro User's Guide describes
procedures for installing and downloading from these CDs.
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MOUNTING NSEPRO AS A NETWARE VOLUME
If you mount NSEPro on a NetWare server, note that the volume names are
NSEPRO1 for Disc 1 and NSEPRO2 for Disc 2. Because the searchable
information is on Disc 1 and the files, patches, and drivers are on Disc 2,
the following setup options are recommended to allow you to easily download
files when mounting NSEPro on a server:
1. Allocate two CD drives to NSEPro. Mount Disc 1 and Disc 2 on
your NetWare file server. Install NSEPro using the Minimum or
Standard setup option. The first time you download a file,
select Change Defaults, and change the source directory to
the drive letter assigned to Disc 2 on the network.
2. Allocate one CD drive to NSEPro - Option 1. Select the Full
installation option without including downloadable files, and
designate a network drive as your destination directory.
When the installation is complete, mount Disc 2 on your
NetWare server. Install NSEPro from the network
installation, using the Minimum or Standard setup option.
The first time you download a file, select Change Defaults,
and change the source directory to the drive letter assigned
to Disc 2 on the network.
3. Allocate one CD drive to NSEPro - Option 2. Mount Disc 1 on
your NetWare server. Select the Minimum or Standard setup
option to install from the mounted CD. The first time you
download a file, select Change Defaults, and set the source
directory to your local CD drive. Also select Save to List
to queue files for later download. Each time you select a
download link and click on OK, the file will be added to the
queue. When you are ready to download files, put Disc 2 into
your local CD drive. Select Download All from the download
program, and the files will be copied to your destination
directory.
You may also copy files directly from Disc 2 using a standard DOS copy
or another copy program instead of downloading through links in NSEPro.
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Installing and Setting Up NSEPro for the Microsoft Windows Environment
To run NSEPro directly from the CD-ROM or to install NSEPro to another
drive in the Microsoft* Windows* environment, do the following:
1. Start Windows on a PC that has access to a CD-ROM drive.
Insert NSEPro CD, Disc 1.
2. From the Windows Program Manager File menu, choose Run and type
drive:SETUP
Replace drive with the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
3. Click OK.
4. Select the Minimum, Standard, or Full option, and click Install when
you are ready to begin.
Minimum Option. The Minimum option copies and modifies .INI
files from the CD-ROM and creates an NSEPro program group with
appropriate icons. The Minimum option requires the least
amount of disk space, but requires you to change CD-ROMs when
downloading files.
Click Continue or press Enter for the installation to begin.
Standard Option. The Standard option creates the appropriate
subdirectories and copies the necessary files in addition to
making the changes included in the Minimum option. The Standard
option copies the infobase engine files to your network or local
drive, increasing the speed of access to information. With the
Standard option, you are also required to change CD-ROMs when
downloading files.
The Standard Installation screen contains the following modifiable
element:
Install Directory. The Install Directory box allows you to enter
the destination where you want to install NSEPro. If you do not
select a location, the default (c:\nsepro) will be used.
When you click Continue or press Enter, the installation begins.
Full Option. The Full option copies the infobases to a network
or local drive in addition to making the changes specified in
the Minimum and Standard options. You also have the option of
installing all or some infobases and copying downloadable files.
The Full Installation screen contains the following elements:
Install Directory. The Install Directory box
allows you to enter the destination where you
want to install NSEPro. If you do not select a
location, the default (c:\nsepro) will be used.
Install Downloadable Files. Check the Install
Downloadable Files box if you want to have the
downloadable files copied to your network or
local drive. When you click the box, the
number in the Space Required box changes,
reflecting the space needed for downloadable
files. You can check and uncheck the Install
Downloadable Files box to determine space
requirements.
Infobases to Be Installed. The INFOBASES TO BE
INSTALLED box initially displays all available
infobases in the Install list. If you click
Continue at this point, all infobases will be
installed to the destination specified in the
Install Directory box. The Space Required box
will then reflect the disk space required. If
you choose to install only some of the
infobases available, you must move those you do
not want to install to the Do Not Install list,
using the right arrows (>>).
When you have made your selections, click Continue
or press Enter and the installation begins.
Installing and Setting Up NSEPro for the DOS Environment
To run NSEPro directly from the CD-ROM or to install
NSEPro to another drive in the DOS environment, do the
following:
1. Change to the CD-ROM drive that contains NSEPro
CD, Disc 1.
2. Type SETUP and press Enter.
Information similar to the following appears:
Program Usage
SETUP <optional | args> <filespec>
<args>
/M - Minimum Setup Copies only required files.
/S - Standard Setup <Default> See below.
/F - Full Setup Copies Folio executables and infobases.
/A - Full Setup w/ Files Copies Folio executables, infobases and
ALL downloadable files.
Default will copy all Folio executables for fast access, but
will leave infobase and downloadable files on the CD to save
disk space.
<filespec> - The destination directory
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
NSEPro setup.
Minimum Option (/M). The Minimum option copies
some files to your local or network drive and adds
an environment variable and path statement to your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The Minimum option requires
the least amount of disk space, but requires you
to change CDs when downloading files.
Standard Option (/S). The Standard option creates
the appropriate subdirectories and copies the
necessary files in addition to making the changes
included in the Minimum option. The Standard
option copies the infobase engine files to your
network or local drive, increasing the speed of
access to information. With the Standard option,
you are also required to change CDs when
downloading files.
Full Option (/F). The Full option copies the infobases
to a network or local drive in addition to making the changes
specified in the Minimum and Standard options.
Full Option with Files (/A). The Full option with Files copies
infobases as in the Full Option, but also copies the downloadable
files to your local or network drive.
4. Create a search drive or path statement.
To run NSEPro from a local CD-ROM drive, include a
path to the DOS subdirectory under the PROGRAMS
directory on the CD-ROM in your PATH command. For
instance, if D: is your CD-ROM drive, your path
statement should look like this:
PATH=D:\PROGRAMS\DOS
To run NSEPro from a network installation, you
must set a search drive to the DOS subdirectory
under the PROGRAMS subdirectory. For instance, if
you have installed NSEPro to the NetWare server
SUPPORT under the subdirectory NSEPRO, your search
mapping should look like this:
S16: = X:. [SUPPORT\SYS: \NSEPRO\PROGRAMS\DOS]
To run NSEPro from a CD-ROM drive that is
connected to a NetWare server, you must set a
search drive to the DOS subdirectory under the
PROGRAMS directory. For instance, if your CD-ROM
drive is attached to the server SUPPORT, your
search mapping should look like this:
S16: = X:. [SUPPORT\SYS: \NSEPRO\PROGRAMS\DOS]
Installing and Setting Up NSEPro for the Macintosh Environment
Refer to the README.MAC file at the root of the CD-ROM, Disc 1, for
instructions on installing and running NSEPro on a Macintosh*.
Downloading from NSEPro
Downloading Files, Patches, and Drivers from NSEPro
This section explains how to download files, patches,
drivers, and software updates from NSEPro for the
purpose of updating existing, licensed Novell
software. This process differs slightly for the
Windows, DOS, and Macintosh environments.
Note: You can also manually copy the files contained
on NSEPro CD-ROM, Disc 2, by changing to the
appropriate subdirectory and performing a
standard copy.
Downloading Files, Patches, and Drivers in the Windows Environment
To download files in the Windows environment, do the following:
1. Locate the disk icon (download link) found in the
"Files, Patches, and Drivers" or "File Updates"
section of NSEPro.
2. Double-click the disk icon or position the cursor on the disk,
and then press Ctrl+Enter.
The file you have selected through the link now appears in the
Files to Download list.
3. Choose Download Selected, Save to List, or Download All.
Download Selected attempts to immediately download
the file. If you have not run Setup using the
Full option and Downloadable Files Installed, you
are prompted to insert CD-ROM, Disc 2.
Save to List queues files for later download.
Files are written to a DOWNLOAD.QUE file in the
TEMP directory, which is specified in your SET
command.
Download All downloads all files which have been
queued for download.
4. Remove or edit files in the list.
The Remove and Edit buttons are used if you want to
remove a file from the list, edit a filename, or
modify file destinations. The Edit button does not
change the file destination default setting. (See
the next step.)
5. Change Defaults.
During setup, the file source directory is set to the
source drive unless you install the downloadable
files. The download destination is initially set to
the TEMP directory. You can change the file source
or destination by clicking the Change Defaults button.
6. Click OK when you are ready to continue.
The files are downloaded or added to the list
depending on which option you chose.
Downloading Files, Patches, and Drivers in the DOS Environment
To download files in the DOS environment, do the following:
1. Locate the download link found in the "Files,
Patches, and Drivers" or "File Updates" section of
NSEPro.
The download link appears as a box in the DOS environment.
2. Position the cursor on the box and press Ctrl+Enter
(or double-click the box with a mouse).
A screen appears listing the file to be downloaded.
3. (Optional) Edit the destination drive.
The drive defaults to C:\. You can edit this field
to point to a different drive.
4. Press Enter.
The file is copied to the drive specified.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each file to be
downloaded.
Downloading Files, Patches, and Drivers in the Macintosh Environment
There is currently no utility for downloading files in
the Macintosh environment.
Trademarks
Novell Trademarks
NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.
Network Support Encyclopedia is a trademark of Novell, Inc.
Network Support Encyclopedia Professional Volume is a trademark of Novell,
Inc.
Novell is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.
NSEPro is a trademark of Novell, Inc.
Third-Party Trademarks
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.