Network Client for MS-DOS (requires 2 diskettes)
Microsoft Network Client runs on computers running the MS-DOS operating system. It enables the computer to use network resources. For example, a computer running Network Client can use printers, programs, and data stored on a Windows NT Server computer.
Microsoft Network Client enables a computer to use resources on a network from either domains or workgroups, as well as resources on other networks (such as LAN Manager networks). A computer running Microsoft Network Client can use printers, programs, and data stored on an Advanced Server computer.
To issue Microsoft Network Client commands, use the pop-up interface or type commands at the MS-DOS command prompt.
The pop-up interface eliminates the need for remembering Microsoft Network Client commands at the MS-DOS command prompt. You can use it to view your current connections, browse for shared resources, and make new connections. It is a character-based utility; you must use the keyboard, not a mouse.
Experienced MS-DOS users familiar with Microsoft Network Client commands may prefer to enter commands at the MS-DOS command prompt rather than using the pop-up interface.
For more information on using Microsoft Network Client, see the Windows NT Networking Guide in the Windows NT Server Resource Kit.
Advanced Server includes the MSCLIENT share which provides disk images for the following Microsoft client software:
Network Client for MS-DOS (requires 2 diskettes)
LAN Manager for MS-DOS Client (requires 4 diskettes)
LAN Manager for OS/2 Client (requires 4 diskettes)
Also included is the TCP/IP protocol stack for Windows for Workgroups.
You can create installable client diskettes at the Advanced Server command prompt by using the Advanced Server makeclients command or connecting an MS-DOS client to the MSCLIENT share and using the MS-DOS copydisk command.
Note
Before you can create installation diskettes, you must install the msclients package on the server computer as described in Chapter 1.
To create client diskettes at the Advanced Server command prompt
1. Log on to Advanced Server.
2. Enter the following command located in the /var/opt/lanman/bin directory:
makeclients [-f] [-ddrive | -Ddevice] clientpkg
where
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-f |
disables formatting of the diskettes. |
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-d |
specifies the drive number of the disk drive. The default is 0. This option cannot be used if the -D option is used |
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-D |
specifies the disk device. The default is /dev/rdsk/f03ht. This option cannot be used if the -d option is used. |
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clientpkg |
the name of the package for which you wish to create disks. Options are lanman, lanman.os2, and msclient. |
The makeclients program will prompt you for each diskette in the set of client disks, format them in MS-DOS format, and populate them with the client software.
