Unoverica Message Transport v2.11 Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation

Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation

1.2.1.1 Mandatory NetWare System Patches

Once you have identified a NetWare server suitable to install Unoverica Message Transport on, you will need to upgrade the system with new versions of some core system modules, depending upon the version of NetWare in use. The NetWare operating system is constantly being improved and enhanced by Novell, and some of these updates must be installed in order for Unoverica Message Transport to function properly.

Figure 1.1 below lists the minimum versions of the system components that are required by Unoverica Message Transport, as well as any later versions which will provide improved performance and reliability. Unoverica Corporation suggests that you install the preferred versions wherever possible, although conflicts with other NLMs may prevent this. You must obtain and install at least the minimum versions listed below.

NetWare Version	Minimum Versions	Preferred Versions
NetWare 3.11 and NetWare 3.12	CLIB 3.12h STREAMS 3.12b MSM 2.50	CLIB 3.12j STREAMS 3.12b MSM 3.18
NetWare 4.0x and NetWare 4.10	CLIB 4.10h STREAMS 4.10b MSM 2.50	CLIB 4.11g STREAMS 4.10b MSM 3.18
NetWare 4.11 and IntranetWare	CLIB 4.11e STREAMS 4.10b MSM 3.17	CLIB 4.11g STREAMS 4.10b MSM 3.19

Figure 1.1: Minimum and preferred NetWare operating system updates required by Unoverica Message Transport.

To identify the versions of CLIB.NLM, STREAMS.NLM and MSM.NLM running on your NetWare server, type the following command from the NetWare console prompt:

:MODULES <Enter>

A list of currently-loaded NLMs will be displayed. If CLIB.NLM, STREAMS.NLM or MSM.NLM are loaded then they will be displayed in the list of active NLMs. Make a note of the version number of each of these modules.

If any of these modules are not loaded, you will need to load them manually in order to get the version information. To load these NLMs, type the following commands from the NetWare console prompt:

:LOAD CLIB <Enter>

:LOAD STREAMS <Enter>

:LOAD MSM <Enter>

These commands will display the major and minor release versions of these three software components while they are being loaded. Make a note of the version number of each of these modules.

If there are error messages such as "Unable to find load file CLIB" then the software is either not installed or has not been installed correctly. In either case, you will need to retrieve the minimum required software components and add them to the NetWare server.

For information on how to obtain and apply the necessary system updates, refer to section 1.2.4 Obtaining Updates and Patch Kits.

NOTE: Some of the required modifications listed in this chapter will require that you restart the server. Do not begin the installation process or apply any system updates until you are able to restart the server without interrupting user sessions or critical system functions.

WARNING: If the NetWare server you wish to use for Unoverica Message Transport does not meet the minimum system requirements specified in this chapter, you will encounter problems during the installation or operation of Unoverica Message Transport. These problems may be minor annoyances, a lack of expected functionality (such as mail messages not getting delivered successfully), or total system failure resulting in lost data.

STEP: If the server you plan to use for Unoverica Message Transport is based on NetWare 4.x, go to section 1.2.1.2 Special Note to NetWare 4.10 and IntranetWare Users. Otherwise, go to section 1.2.2 Verifying BTRIEVE Version.