log in to nt,2000, or netware server from a dos boot disk?

[oddysey]

Does anyone know where a dos batch file is or how to create one that will load the net adapter and provide server login to netware or win servers using?

 

[ronroy]

As far as Novell goes the answer is yes, as far as NT goes I do not know of anyone or any files that will allow you to login on Windows NT.

What you need for Novell 4.11 and above is as follows:
Create the following files on a floppy that is Bootable.
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Net.cfg (Just cut and paste with Notepad the information below)

LINK DRIVER 3C90X (3C90X is the name of my 3COM Nic's Dos driver)
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3 (put in whatever frame your Novell box is using)

NETWARE DOS REQUESTER
FIRST NETWORK DRIVE = F (whatever drive letter you wish)
PREFERRED SERVER = FL (the Novell Servers name)
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Config.sys
Lastdrive=Z (depending on your system this may not be needed)
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Autoexec.bat
LSL
3C90X (name of my Nic's Dos driver)
IPXODI
VLM
F: (whatever drive letter you picked in the Net.cfg file above)
LOGIN
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You now need to copy the following files from your Nic's Drivers Disk to this floppy:

(Dos Boot Files)
LSL.COM
3C90X.COM (My Nic's Driver)
IPXODI.COM
VLM.EXE
*.VLM (REDIR, Print, NWP, RSA, SECURITY, TRAN, and any others on your disk)

That's it, just boot the system on the floppy and your up.

Ron

 

[oddysey]

Thanks for the help.

 

[mcconmw]

MS has a utility that will guide you through creating a network boot disk. I can't remember the name of it off the top of my head but it's out there. If I get a chance, I'll look for it later and post the name.