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LAST UPDATED: Monday, 26 February 2007 08:54:28 +0100
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NETWARE 4 SUPPORT PACK 7
Novell recently released the new NetWare 4 Support
Pack 7. You'll find this update in the file nw4sp7a.exe on the Novell
support site. This file contains updates for all services contained in
the NetWare 4.11 and NetWare 4.2 products. The purpose of the Support
Pack is to provide a bundle of fixes all tested together. Installing
individual files from the Support Pack is not recommended. These files
have undergone component testing, core OS testing, and integration
testing with other Novell products. You can order the Support Pack CD
at
http://support.novell.com/csp
or visit the Novell Support Web site and look for the
file at
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
NOVELL CLIENT SERVICE PACK 2
Novell recently released a Service Pack that contains
updates for the English version of Novell Client 3.1 for Windows 98
and Windows 95. Service Pack 2 addresses a lengthy list of problems,
including the following:
* Files close incorrectly on server
* Program can't send e-mail via IPX/IP GW in Nwclient 3
* Password synchronization between NetWare and MS networking fails
* Disappearing printers
* CMD will not work on certain computers
* DNS will not work if DHCP lease is expired
* Application can't launch using STARTRUN
* Server runs out of memory due to multiple file opens
The list goes on. You can download the Service Pack in the file
9531sp2.exe from the Novell Support Web site at
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
NDS UPDATE FOR NETWARE 4.11 AND 4.2
Novell recently released an update to Novell Directory
Services for your NetWare 4.11 and 4.2 servers. This update addresses
two known problems. First, there was an issue where DS could
monopolize too many sockets under a heavy load. It has been modified
so that DS does not take too many sockets. Second, there was a memory
leak issue when IP, IPX, and AFP were bound on the server. This update
fixes both problems. Also, it enhances DSRepair to recognize schema
changes made to NDS. You'll find the update file, named ds411s.exe, on
the Novell Support Web site at the following URL:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
NOVELL INTERNET MESSAGING SYSTEM 2.01 REV A
To fix some known issues, Novell recently released a
patch kit for the Novell Internet Messaging System, version 2.01 rev
a. You'll find the patches in the file nims201a.exe, which provides
several fixes and many enhancements for the Novell Internet Messaging
System version 2.00. A note from Novell on this patch: In order to
upgrade to NIMS 2.01, you must have a released copy of NIMS 2.0. You
cannot upgrade beta versions of NIMS 2.0 to 2.01. If your installation
of NIMS 2.01 failed, you do not have a recognized released copy of
NIMS 2.0. (If you already have NIMS 2.01 and just want to update to
NIMS 2.01a, you should use nimd201a.exe instead of this patch.) Look
for the file nims201a.exe on the Novell Support Web site at the
following URL:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
ZENWORKS 1.1 PATCHES
Novell recently released a patch kit for ZENworks 1.1. This kit contains fixes for the following issues:
- An attempt to update a file in use on Windows NT
Workstation fails
if the user is not a member of the Administrators group.
- Apps marked Force run, Run once, and Prompt distribution--the user
is repeatedly prompted to rerun the application if the prompt is
declined.
- NAL GPF on Windows 95/98 if Macro has more than 128 characters.
- GPF when distributing a Registry key with no value; Windows 3.x
only.
- Search Drive in Drive/Ports fails.
- Remote Control, Ctrl-Alt-Del not possible with Unisys Aquanta DX.
- Zenrc32.exe and Invalid Page Fault in Module wm95api.dll.
- "Run Only Allowed Windows Application" fails if icon is delivered to
the desktop.
- Windows 98 GPF/hang when exiting Application Explorer window.
- Windows NT Start Menu shows Common applications when Registry is set
not to show them.
- Environment variables set in prelaunch script of an Application
object are not set for the application executed.
You can download the patch kit in the file zw110p3.exe, on the Novell
Support Web site at the following address:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
NOVELL RELEASES NETWARE 5 SUPPORT PACK 4
Novell NetWare 5 Support Pack 4 fixes a number of
problems in thread.nlm. This includes a bug that sometimes causes the
system to hang while unloading, or that causes a thread.nlm problem
when the system unloaded admserv.nlm. Support Pack 4 fixes other known
bugs as well. To download the patch, visit Novell's home page at
http://www.novell.com
or check out the support document at
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/tidfinder.cgi?2955278
NOVELL DIRECTORY SERVICES VERSUS WINDOWS NT SERVER
Many system administrators have reported problems with
Windows NT Server's User Manager after installing Novell Directory
Services for NT. A bug in NT can cause an inability to log in to the
Windows NT server and disable administrative tools. Microsoft is aware
of the problem and claims its Service Pack 4 for NT will solve the
problem. If you haven't already, download Service Pack 4 from
Microsoft:
http://www.pcworld.com/r/tw/1%2C2061%2Ctw-0424bug%2C00.html
UPDATES FROM NETWARE 5 SUPPORT PACK 3 TO 3A
Novell recently released an update to its Support Pack
3 for NetWare 5. This update contains the changed files from NetWare 5
Support Pack 3 to 3a. You should only install this update if you have
Support Pack 3 currently installed. You'll find the file, named
sp3to3a.exe, on the Novell Support Web site at the following URL:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
GROUPWISE 5.5 SUPPORT PACK 2
GroupWise administrators will be glad to know that
Novell recently posted an update to the Support Pack for GroupWise
5.5--Support Pack 2. This update includes fixes and improvements in
the GW Administration, GW Agents (Internet, NLM, NT, and WebAccess),
and GW Client (Win 95, 98, and NT) components. You'll find the English
version of Support Pack 2 on the Novell Support Web site. Look for the
file g552en.exe at the following URL:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
PATCH 2 GW5 NT GATEWAY FOR EXCHANGE
To address a host of known problems, Novell recently released a patch file for GroupWise 5 NT Gateway for Exchange--Patch 2. This patch file provides the following fixes:
* Filtering switches /blockdom and /allowdom now work with
directory synchronization as well as directory exchange
* Corrects a problem where the gateway couldn't initialize a migration
in certain non-English environments
* Corrects a problem where GroupWise users could be deleted if the
location of the gateway changed to another domain
* Mail from Exchange to GroupWise now works with a userid on both
GroupWise and Exchange
* Mail sent from a user on an external GroupWise domain to MS Exchange
now does not drop any recipients
* Fixes the problem with replies to mail sent from the Internet to MS
Exchange through GroupWise 5.2 GWIA (replies still don't work if
GroupWise 5.5 GWIA is used with Internet addressing)
You'll find the patch in the file exchnt2.exe, available for download from the Novell Support Web site at
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
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