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NetWare installation problems
Hi,
I am attempting to install NetWare 6.5 on a new Dell PowerEdge 600SC Server.
Here are the specs:
1.8Ghz Celeron Processor
512Mb DDR ECC RAM
40 Gb HDD
The installation went well, it created a DOS partition of about 4 Gigs and the continued to do everything. Added the IP addresses and installed eDirectory as well. However...
When I restart the machine, I get the following error:
Loading Bootstrap ...
Cannot load DOS press any key to retry
When I press a key, the system is rebooted and comes back to the same problem. Where have I messed up?
Thanks.
I am attempting to install NetWare 6.5 on a new Dell PowerEdge 600SC Server.
Here are the specs:
1.8Ghz Celeron Processor
512Mb DDR ECC RAM
40 Gb HDD
The installation went well, it created a DOS partition of about 4 Gigs and the continued to do everything. Added the IP addresses and installed eDirectory as well. However...
When I restart the machine, I get the following error:
Loading Bootstrap ...
Cannot load DOS press any key to retry
When I press a key, the system is rebooted and comes back to the same problem. Where have I messed up?
Thanks.
Hmmm.....sounds like the DOS install didn't go properly. Might be something with the size of the HDD.
Frankly, I don't use the DOS that comes with NetWare. I have a set of DOS v6.22 diskettes; I create and format a partition and load DOS and CD-ROM drivers, THEN I run the NetWare install.
Frankly, I don't use the DOS that comes with NetWare. I have a set of DOS v6.22 diskettes; I create and format a partition and load DOS and CD-ROM drivers, THEN I run the NetWare install.
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Ok thanks, I will download DOS 6.22 and install it.
Are there any restrictions in formatting the disk with DOS? i.e. Maximum partition sizes? I have heard a lot of stuff about DOS not supporting large disks and the like, will this be a problem or can I just create a flat-out 40Gb partition?
What sort of partition sizes would you recommend? The system is going to be a test GroupWise server with 2 Post Offices and 5 users.
Thanks.
Are there any restrictions in formatting the disk with DOS? i.e. Maximum partition sizes? I have heard a lot of stuff about DOS not supporting large disks and the like, will this be a problem or can I just create a flat-out 40Gb partition?
What sort of partition sizes would you recommend? The system is going to be a test GroupWise server with 2 Post Offices and 5 users.
Thanks.
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Excellent answer, thank you very much!
Wow. I'm impressed too.
youre very welcome ! :-))) and good luck
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