DEL MAR COLLEGE
CIS 306 - Managing NOVELL® Networks

Instructor: Michael P. Harris
NETWARE BASICS
Parts 6, 7, & 8 - Mapping, Messaging, & Management

VIEW OR CREATE YOUR MAPPED DRIVES

Mapped drives point to particular locations in the directory structure. In NetWare, there are three type of drives: local drives, network drives, and search drives. Local drives are physically attached to a workstation. Network drives allow users to access particular locations in the directory structure. Search drives allow users to execute program files (such as applications or utilities) that are in a directory other than the user's current directory.

This section tells you how to do the following:

  • View all mappings

  • Map network drives

  • Map search drives

View All Mapped Drives:

To view your mapped drives, type: 


          MAP   [Enter]

You see information similar to the following: 


          DRIVE A:  maps to a local drive
          DRIVE B:  maps to a local drive
          DRIVE C:  maps to a local drive
          DRIVE F:= CIS102/SYS:  /
          DRIVE G:= CIS102/DATA:  /
          DRIVE H:= CIS102/SYS:USERS/MICHAEL /
          -------
          SEARCH1:=Z:  [CIS102/SYS:  /PUBLIC]
          SEARCH2:=Y:  [COUNT/SYS:  /PUBLIC/WP]
          SEARCH3:=X:  [C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND]

Map Network Drives:

Suppose you want to map a network drive to a directory in which you have files. To see what network drive letters are available, type 


          MAP   [Enter]

Choose a drive letter that is not being used, such as J:. Type 


          MAP J:=path   [Enter]

Replace path with the directory path (including the file server name and the volume name) leading to the directory to which you

For example, suppose your username is MICHAEL and you want to map drive J: to your HTML files in a folder in your home directory, which is on file server CIS102 in volume SYS:. Type 


          MAP J:=CIS102/SYS:USERS/MICHAEL/HTML   [Enter]

MAP SEARCH DRIVES:

Suppose your search drives appear as follows: 


          SEARCH1:=Z:  [CIS102/SYS:  /PUBLIC]
          SEARCH2:=Y:  [COUNT/SYS:  /PUBLIC/WP]
          SEARCH3:=X:  [C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND]

The next available search drive is SEARCH4 (S4:). To map a search drive to directory MSOFFICE on volume DATA:, type 


          MAP S4:=CIS102/DATA:MSOFFICE   [Enter]

When you type MAP again, the new search drive appears: 


          DRIVE A:  maps to a local drive
          DRIVE B:  maps to a local drive
          DRIVE C:  maps to a local drive
          DRIVE F:= CIS102/SYS:  /
          DRIVE G:= CIS102/DATA:  /
          DRIVE H:= CIS102/SYS:USERS/MICHAEL /
          DRIVE J:= CIS102/SYS: /USERS/MICHAEL/HTML 
          -------
          SEARCH1:=Z:  [CIS102/SYS:  /PUBLIC]
          SEARCH2:=Y:  [COUNT/SYS:  /PUBLIC/WP]
          SEARCH3:=X:  [C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND]
          SEARCH4:=W:  [SIS102/DATA: /MSOFFICE

What if ...

... I just mapped a drive and then rebooted, and now the mapped drive is gone?

Did you map the drive in your login script? Drives mapped at the command line are temporary----they are deleted when you log out of your file server or turn off your workstation. If you want the mapping to be permanent, you must enter it in your login script.

... The system won't accept my mapped drives?

You may not have rights to the directory you want to map to. Change to that directory and type 


          RIGHTS   [Enter]
If your rights aren't sufficient, see your supervisor.

You may have used the wrong command format.

... I just viewed my mapped drives and some of them seem to be incorrect?

Did you use the DOS CD command to change your default directory? Changing directories changes your mapping.

... My search drives are in reverse order?

Search drives are numbered, but their associated drive letters begin in reverse alphabetical order. For example, the first search drive (Search 1 or S1:) appears as network drive Z:, the second one appears as network drive Y:, and so on. However, in your login script, they should appear in normal alphabetical order.

SEND MESSAGES TO OTHER USERS

You can communicate with other users on your network by sending messages from your workstation command line.

This section explains how to do the following:

  • Send a message to one or more users

  • Send a message to all workstations

  • Block/allow messages from other workstations

Send a Message to One or More Users:

Suppose you want to send the following message to users CINDY and ERIC: "Meeting at 1:30 today." Also suppose that CINDY and ERIC are logged in to your default server. Type 


          SEND "MEETING AT 1:30 TODAY" CINDY, ERIC   [Enter]
A confirmation message appears, telling you that the message was sent.

If CINDY is logged in to another file server called CISLAN, attach to that file server and type 


          SEND "MEETING AT 1:30 TODAY" CISLAN/CINDY   [Enter]

Send a Message to All Workstations:

Suppose you want to send the following message to all workstations: "Paychecks are here." Type 


          SEND "PAYCHECKS ARE HERE." EVERYONE    [Enter]
A confirmation message appears listing all the users to whom the message was sent.

If you want to send a message to everyone on another file server, you must be attached to that file server and specify the name of the file server in the command.

Block/Allow Messages from Other Workstations:

If you do not want to receive messages sent to you from any network stations, type 


          CASTOFF    [Enter]
The following message appears on your screen: 

          Broadcasts from other stations will now be rejected.
To allow your workstation to again receive messages from other network users, type 

          CASTON   [Enter]
The following message appears on your screen: 

          Broadcast messages from the console and 
          other stations will now be accepted.

What If ...

... I am unable to send a message to a user?

Is the user logged in? Type 


          USERLIST   [Enter]

Is your message buffer full? You can only receive up to two messages. You must clear these messages from your screen (by pressing [Ctrl][Enter]) before you can receive others.

Did you type the SEND command properly?

... I am unable to send messages to users on another file server?

Did you attach to that file server?

Is the user logged in? Type 


          USERLIST   [Enter]

Did you type the SEND command properly?

MANAGE FILES AND DIRECTORIES

You can manage your files and directories in a variety of ways. You can copy, delete, rename, view, write to, share, and print them. NetWare uses a system of file and directory rights and attributes to make sure that only authorized network users can access and handle network data.

Attributes are assigned to files and directories. They override Trustee Rights, which are assigned to users. For example, suppose you have the right to rename files (the Modify right). However, the file you want to copy is flagged with the Rename Inhibit attribute. This prevents you from renaming it, even though you have the right to do so.

Know Your Rights:

To view your rights in your default directory, type 


          RIGHTS   [Enter]
If your effective rights include all rights, the following information appears: 

          CIS102\SYS:USERS\MICHAEL

          Your effective rights for this directory are [SRWCEMFA]

               You have Supervisor Rights to Directory. (S)
              *May Read from File.                      (R) 
              *May Write to File.                       (W)
               May Create Subdirectories and Files.     (C)
               May Erase Directory.                     (E)
               May Modify Directory.                    (M)
               May Scan for Files.                      (F)
               May Change Access Control.               (A)

              *Has no effect in directory.

          Entries in Directory May Inherit [SRWCEMFA] rights.
          You have ALL RIGHTS to Directory Entry.

Copy a File to Another Network Directory:

Suppose you want to copy a file called ACC.DAT from your default directory (for example, H:) to the SALEPROG directory in volume SYS: on the file server SALES. First, make sure you have a drive (for example, G:) mapped to SALEPROG as follows: 


          map G:=SALES/SYS:SALEPROG
To copy ACC.DAT from your default directory to the SALEPROG directory, type 

          NCOPY H:ACC.DAT TO G:   [Enter]
Suppose you want to copy a file called ACC.DAT from the SALEPROG directory in volume SYS on the file server SALES to your default directory (H:). Also suppose drive G: is mapped to SALEPROG as G:=SALES/SYS:SALEPROG. Type 

          NCOPY G:ACC.DAT H:  <Enter>

Copy All of a Directory's Files to Another Directory:

  1. Type 
    
          FILER   [Enter]
    and select "Directory Contents" from the "Available Topics" menu.

  2. Select the directory you want to copy from the "Directory Contents" window. The "Subdirectory Options" window appears.

  3. Select "Copy Subdirectory's Files." The "Copy Subdirectory To:" window appears.

  4. To copy subdirectory files, complete one of the following:
    • Copy to a subdirectory in your current directory...
      Type the name of the directory; then press [Enter]. You can also use the [Insert] key to bring up the "File Servers/Local Drives" window, from which you can select your directory path by selecting file server, volume, and directory options.

      After you select your directory path, press [Esc] to bring your cursor back to the "Copy subdirectory To:" window. Then press [Enter] to copy your subdirectory's files.

    • Copy to a directory on another volume on your file server...
      Type in the name of the volume and directory; then press [Enter]. You can also use the [Insert] key to bring up the "File Servers/Local Drives" window, from which you can select your directory path by selecting file server, volume, and directory options.

    • Copy to a directory on another file server...
      You must be attached to the file server you want to copy files to.

      Type in the name of the file server, volume, and directory; then press [Enter]

Delete a File:

  1. Type 
    
          FILER   [Enter]

    and select "Directory Contents" from the "Available Topics" menu.

  2. Highlight the file you want to delete from the "Directory Contents" window and press [Delete]. Answer "Yes" in the confirmation box.

    To delete more than one file, use the Mark key ([F5]) to highlight multiple files; then press [Delete]. Answer "Yes" in the confirmation box.

Salvage a File You Just Deleted:

  1. Type 
    
          SALVAGE    [Enter]

  2. Select "View/Recover Deleted Files" from the "Main Menu Options" window.
    To change to another volume, you must select the directory path from the "Select Current Directory" option in the main menu.

    Note: If you have too many salvageable files to fit on the screen, you will see the heading "Incomplete." Scroll through the list to see the entire list, or use the Mark Pattern key [F6] to mark the file pattern. Then exit the list and reenter it.
  3. To salvage files using wildcards or to salvage a specific file, type the information in the "Erased File Name Pattern To Match" window. To view all salvageable files, press [Enter].

  4. To salvage a file, complete one of the following:
    • Salvage a single file...
      1. Select the file you want to salvage.
      2. Select "Yes" from the "Recover This File" box.

    • Salvage multiple files...
      1. Use the Mark key ([F5]) to select multiple files.
      2. Select "Yes" from the confirmation box.

    • Salvage multiple files using wildcards...
      1. To match a filename pattern or extension, press the Mark Pattern key ([F6]) and type the pattern you want to match.
      2. Once you match the pattern of the files you want to salvage, press [Enter].
      3. Select "Yes" from the "Recover ALL marked files?" confirmation box.

  5. Press [Esc] to exit SALVAGE.

Find a Lost File:

Suppose you don't remember the location of a file. The file is called FUTURE.DAT. You think it may be in the PROGRAMS directory, and drive G: is mapped to that directory.

To find the location of the lost file, type 


          NDIR G: FUTURE.DAT   [Enter]
If you don't know which directory the file is in, change directories back to the volume root level. Then type 

          NDIR filename sub   [Enter]
The NDIR utility searches all those directories you have rights to on the volume for the file.

Rename a Directory:

Suppose you want to change the name of the ACCT directory to PROGRAMS. Also suppose drive G: is mapped to ACCT in volume SYS: on file server RECORDS as follows: 


          map G:=RECORDS/SYS:ACCT
To rename the directory, type 

          RENDIR G: PROGRAMS   [Enter]
Note: You must be attached to a file server before you can change the name of a directory on that file server.

You must also have the Modify right in the directory to rename subdirectories in that directory.

Drive mappings in login scripts (if they exist) must be changed to reflect the new name of the directory.

What If ...

... I can't copy?

You may not have sufficient rights. Type 


          RIGHTS   [Enter]

You must have the Create right to copy files into a directory.

The file may be flagged "non-shareable" and may be in use. Type 


          FLAG filename   [Enter]
If it is flagged "non-shareable," try again at a later time, when the file is not in use.

... I can't see a directory?

You may not have enough rights to that directory. Type 


          RIGHTS   [Enter]
The directory attribute may be set to "Hidden" or "System." Type 

          FLAG filename   [Enter]
The directory may have set disk space limitations. To view the directory restrictions, type 

          DSPACE   [Enter]
The directory may have been deleted. Ask your supervisor.

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