Xref: utzoo comp.os.msdos.apps:1606 comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc:8386 comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc:5432 Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!decwrl!deccrl!bloom-beacon!eru!hagbard!sunic!mcsun!ukc!mucs!logitek!martino From: martino@logitek.co.uk (Martin O'Nions) Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.apps,comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc,comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc Subject: Re: Novell NetWare Questions Keywords: Novell, NetWare, LAN, TCP/IP Message-ID: Date: 8 Apr 91 15:35:16 GMT References: <1991Apr7.185014.25384@wlbr.imsd.contel.com> Organization: Logitek Plc. Lines: 45 mcc@wlv.imsd.contel.com (Merton Campbell Crockett) writes: >The AUTOEXEC.BAT file had not been configured to run SERVER automatically, >so I entered SERVER and was greeted by an error stating that volume SYS >failed to mount because of a FAT mismatch. It took a while to locate the >NetWare documentation set--the key manuals had been placed in the box with >the manuals destined for an East Coast office. The manual suggests that >VREPAIR be run to correct the problem. Unfortunately, VREPAIR if it is >present on the server is probably on the SYS volume which is not accessible >from MS-DOS and the NetWare distribution disks--original or backup--can't be >found. >Is there any way of starting SERVER to force it to mount either the primary >or mirror SYS volume so we can find out what the damage is and recover from >this error? If you boot DOS from the hard drive, try LOAD C:VREPAIR - I always put the key utilities on the DOS boot device, and know a few people who do the same. If VREPAIR is not available on your boot disk, run server, insert the disk SYSTEM-1, and type LOAD A:VREPAIR (also applicable for floppy-boot systems). This should cure it (famous last words). When you refer to the mirror SYS volume, is it a mirrored disk configuration, or are you referring to the mirroring of key info. on the drive? If the former, it should automatically remirror, but if not, try booting from floppy, and mirroring drive 0 to drive 1 (if the primary has the problem). If the latter, thats what vrepair uses anyway. Hope it helps (mail me if you need more info) Martin -- DISCLAIMER: All My Own Work (Unless stated otherwise) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Martin O'Nions Logitek Group Support martino@logitek.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- O'er the rugged mountain's brow / Clara threw the twins she nursed And remarked, "I wonder now / Which will reach the bottom first?" (Harry Graham - Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes)