The "PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS" variable provides the network protocols and adapters with access to system memory. By increasing the size of these memory pools, network applications can read and write larger amounts of information, improving network performance dramatically.
NOTE: By increasing the size of this memory pool, you are also reducing the amount of memory available to the operating system’s core services. If you have sufficient memory on your server, this should not present any problems. If you do not have sufficient memory installed on your server, you MUST correct this prior to using the Unoverica Message Transport.
For information on this variable, refer to the NetWare documentation. For information on how to edit STARTUP.NCF, refer to the NetWare documentation.
For all versions of NetWare, add the following commands to STARTUP.NCF:
SET MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 250 SET MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 1000
NOTE: These commands can also exist in the NetWare AUTOEXEC.NCF file. However, it is possible that they will not be acted on properly by the operating system if they are not in the STARTUP.NCF file. You should add these commands to the STARTUP.NCF file, and verify that they do NOT exist in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
NOTE: You will need to restart the NetWare server in order for these settings to take effect. Do not begin the installation process 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 running NetWare 3.x, go to section 1.2.5.2 Increase NetWare 3.1x’s Short-Term Memory Pool. Otherwise, go to section 1.2.5.3 Set the NetWare TIMEZONE Variable.
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