Stopping the server

To stop the server, complete these steps:

1. In graphics mode, start up the NetWare Server Status utility in either of the following ways:

   • At the command line, enter the scoadmin command. When the scoadmin window appears, select ``NetWare'', then select ``NetWare Server Status''.

   • Enter the following command:
     
     scoadmin netware server status

     See the note on the case of characters in scoadmin command lines in ``Viewing system messages during installation''.

   The NetWare Server Status window appears, prompting for a ``grace period'' and whether mail should be sent to current users.

2. Click on the up and down arrows to choose a ``grace period'' before the actual shutdown.

   This allows users time to finish whatever they are doing and log out. The default value is 60 seconds.

3. (Conditional) Click Yes if you want to send a message to users, then type the message.

4. Click on Stop.

   The following message appears:

   The NetWare Server is coming down
   

   This message appears when the shutdown is in progress. You can click on Abort to cancel the shutdown.

where n is the grace period in seconds. Specifying 0 shuts down the server without a grace period.