User Guide

Utilities 185
Utilities Reference
103-000153-001
August 29, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
Syntax
SERVER [parameter]
Using SERVER
 SERVER is an executable file containing bound-in modules. SERVER
uses DOS as a cold boot loader to boot the NetWare operating system.
From then on, NetWare is in control and loads modules.
 If neither of the .ncf files exists, SERVER prompts you for a server name
and an IPX
TM
internal network number; SERVER then brings up the
console prompt (:).
IMPORTANT: The internal net number is used as a server ID in IP networks as
well as IPX networks. Do not delete it from .ncf files.
 To automatically bring up the server when you boot up the machine, you
can place the SERVER command in the autoexec.bat file in your boot
partition.
Parameter Use to
-s [path]filename.NCF Specify an alternative to STARTUP.NCF.
Replace filename with the name of the
alternate file. (The file extension must be .NCF)
The system looks for the file in the current boot
directory, unless you specify a path.
-na Prevent the autoexec.ncf file that you created
in INSTALL from executing.
This parameter is useful if you are changing
drivers or other commands in your
AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
-ns Prevent the STARTUP.NCF and
AUTOEXEC.NCF files created in INSTALL
from executing.
This parameter is useful for changing the boot
process.
-nl Prevent the logo (server splash graphic) from
displaying while server components are
loading in the background.