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Upgrading to Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers
integration note
Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction to Novell NetWare 6.5 ...................................................................................................... 2
Enhancements.................................................................................................................................. 2
Comprehensive upgrade plan ............................................................................................................... 3
Check minimum hardware requirements .............................................................................................3
Server platforms ........................................................................................................................... 4
Supported storage options............................................................................................................. 4
Supported network interface controllers........................................................................................... 7
ProLiant cluster support.................................................................................................................. 8
PCI Hot Plug support..................................................................................................................... 8
Gather appropriate software and support documentation ..................................................................... 8
Check for the latest Novell Support Pack and OS patch list ................................................................. 10
Backup the current system ............................................................................................................... 10
Upgrade procedures .......................................................................................................................... 11
Prepare the network using NetWare Deployment Manager................................................................. 11
Post upgrade tasks............................................................................................................................. 15
Updating NSS Volumes .................................................................................................................. 15
Installing or Updating Novell Client Software .................................................................................... 15
Installing Product Updates ............................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 15
Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 19
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 20
Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 20