Other Available Diskettes
Kenn's
19980204: Other Available Diskettes
February/1998
Tech
Notes
Tech Note #4
In addition to the McAfee Anti-Virus Installer/Updater diskettes discussed above, the /pub/disks directory of the shop ftp site also contains diskettes for installing LockIt95 v2.3 and Quick Lock v2.32 for Windows 3.1, a bootable network card setter diskette, a bootable and very versatile workgroups connection diskette, and the Windows NT Configuration diskette which you require in conjunction with the division backup CD to perform a standard, semi-automatic Windows NT 3.51 Domain Controller installation.
LockIt95 v2.3 (disk 1 and disk 2) is the version installed in the labs which received new Pentium workstations in the summer of 1997. Disk one contains a file called LOCKIT95.DOC. Read this file using WordPad for detailed instructions on how to install and use this software. This disk also contains a utility called UNLOCK95. Running this batch will uninstall LockIt95 v2.3 from the workstation. Do NOT run it logged on as Student. This is a "quick and dirty" utility with no error checking. It was designed primarily to allow a reinstall of LockIt95 where something went amiss, but it does uninstall the software fairly thoroughly. However, if you try to run it while logged on as Student it will fail without telling you, and it also can not undo any damage done by improper or corrupt policy files.
Quick Lock v2.32 is the version installed throughout the division as of summer, 1997. In addition to previous file locking, and configuration options, it now traps out the Insert Object window, and allows you to restart Windows from the shutdown screen. Run QINSTALL.BAT from DOS (not from a DOS prompt in Windows) to install it.
The Network Card Setter Utilities v2.36 diskette has the software for setting all the network cards in common use in the division, including D-Link DE220, DE250, and DE530, Intel EtherExpress 16 and Pro, and 3Com 3C509, 3C590, and 3C900. Although some of these are plug-and-play cards, it is very handy to have these utilities to ensure your network card is set correctly. Boot from the disk, or run LIST on the diskette to see full instructions.
The Workgroup Connection v2.39 diskette is more than just a network connection disk. It is a bootable network disk which will function with all of the above-noted network adapters (plus Artisoft AE-2s and most Novell NE-2000 compatibles), a network connection installer disk, and also a DOS 6.2 hard drive prepping disk.
You can boot from this disk and have almost instant access to the network, or run INSTALL to install the network drivers to a freshly-formatted hard drive. In fact, this disk can be used as a basic DOS disk for prepping hard drives. In addition to the workgroup connection software, it contains DOS 6.2 system files (it is bootable), plus ATTRIB, CHKDSK, DELTREE, EDIT, FDISK, FORMAT, SYS, and XCOPY. This makes it very easy to connect to a network share and copy back a workstation image, or reinstall DOS and/or Windows over the network. Run LIST on the diskette to see more details. When you install the workgroup connection drivers from this disk you are immediately set up to install the full-blown DOS 6.2 from the backup CD and the update to 6.22, if the school owns the appropriate license. It is also compatible with the automated Windows 95 installation routine which is included on the backup CD, issue 13 and newer. When you no longer require the workgroup connection software, a utility called BYE is stored in the C:\CONNECT directory. Running BYE will remove the software and clean out the boot files, as well.
The Windows NT Configuration [971001] diskette contains the Works 3 document NT-CHECK.WKS which explains in detail how this diskette should be used in conjunction with the division backup CD to install Windows NT 3.51 on a new server according to division standards. The diskette automates many of the detailed steps required to achieve a correctly-configured server, but by no means guarantees success. Technicians are advised to print a copy of this document and read it in its entirety before attempting an NT installation. By using the document as a checklist, in conjunction with the diskette, you can certainly expedite the process. And that's what this disk is for: to speed things up, and eliminate the possibility of error in some of the steps. (Particularly spelling mistakes, and picky little details like that.) However, the diskette does not automate the entire process, nor will it make decisions or answer questions for you. You must have a clear idea of how your network is currently configured, and what your objectives for the new server are, before you begin. I recommend the first time you attempt this that you read the entire document before beginning, complete all information required on the document before beginning, assemble all required diskettes as specified on the document before beginning, and then book an entire day to complete the process. Once you get a feel for the procedures, you will probably find you can do the setup in less time on subsequent occasions.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.
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