This document outlines the steps to install NetWare 5 on a server. It recommends minimum system requirements of a Pentium processor, 64 MB RAM, 550 MB disk space, and network board. It provides instructions for partitioning and formatting the hard drive, installing DOS and CD-ROM drivers, and running the NetWare 5 install from CD-ROM. Key steps include creating partitions, installing file systems, setting the time zone, licensing the server, and completing the installation.

2. 1. A server-class PC with a Pentium* or higher processor.
2. A VGA or higher resolution display adapter (SVGA
recommended).
3. 550 MB of available disk space (50 MB for a boot partition,
500 MB for a NetWare partition).
4. 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended to run Java*-based
applications).
5.One or more network boards.
6. A CD-ROM drive
A PS/2* or serial mouse is recommended, but not required

3. 1. DOS 3.3 or later (DOS 7 is included the NetWare 5License)
2. DOS CD-ROM drivers.
3. NetWare 5 Operating System CD-ROM.
4. NetWare 5 License diskette.
5. Novell Client for DOS and Windows 3.1x
6. An IP address

4. STEP1. Back up any desired data to another
computer or off-line storage media.
STEP2. If the computer already has an operating
system installed, such as Windows, you
should completely remove the operating
system.

5. STEP3. Boot your computer with DOS 3.3 or later.
You can boot from the NetWare 5 License diskette. DOS 7 and all
required DOS utilities are included on the diskette. Do not use the version
of DOS that ships with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT
operating systems.

6. STEP4. Use FDISK to create a 50MB active DOS
partition by typing FDISK. (Create a
primary DOS partition, and make it the active
partition.)
The computer will restart.

7. STEP5. Format and transfer DOS system files to the
partition by changing to CDROM DRIVE
LETTER: and typing FORMAT C: /S.
.
STEP6. Install the DOS CD-ROM driver for your
CD-ROM device onto the boot partition.
DOS CD-ROM drivers are provided by the
CD-ROM manufacturer.
STEP7. Make sure that the config.sys file contains
the following commands:
FILES=40 and BUFFERS=30

8. STEP8. Insert the NetWare 5 CD-ROM.
STEP9. At the CD-ROM drive or network drive Prompt,
type INSTALL.
STEP10. Select the Language and Accept the License
Agreement
Press F10 to accept the License Agreement.

9. STEP11. Select the Type of Installation

10. STEP12. Select the Regional Settings

11. STEP13. Select the Mouse and Video Type

12. STEP14. Select a Platform Support Module and
Storage Adapter

13. STEP15. Select a Storage Device and a Network
Board

14. STEP16. Create a NetWare Partition and Volume Sys

16. NetWare 5 Products Minimum Volume Sys Size
NetWare 5 operating system 350 MB
NetWare 5 with default products 450 MB
NetWare 5 with all products 550 MB
NetWare 5 with all products and
documentation 700 MB

17. STEP17. Name the NetWare 5 Server

18. STEP18. Install the NetWare Server File System

21. STEP19. Install Networking Protocols

22. STEP20. Set the Server Time Zone
OUR LOCAL TIME ZONE IS (GMT+5:30 )Chennai, Calcutta. New
Delhi, Mumbai

23. STEP21. Set Up NDS, Novell’s Directory Technology

24. Install the Server into an Existing NDS Tree

25. Create a New NDS Tree

26. STEP22. Summary

27. STEP23. License the NetWare Server

28. STEP24. Install Other Networking Products

29. STEP25. Customize the NetWare 5 Installation

30. STEP26. Complete the Server Installation