User Guide

42 Server Operating System Administration Guide
Server Operating System Administration Guide
103-000148-001
August 30, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
Checking Current Parameter Values with DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT
You can also check parameter values by using two other console commands:
DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT and DISPLAY MODIFIED ENVIRONMENT.
 The DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT command displays the current search
paths and the current values of the settable server parameters. (Hidden
parameters are not displayed.)
At the System Console prompt, enter
DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT
The name of each parameter appears highlighted in white. The current
value appears in yellow. The limits (or range of valid values) and the
default setting (if applicable) also appear.
 In comparison, the DISPLAY MODIFIED ENVIRONMENT displays
only the server parameters that have values modified from the defaults.
At the System Console prompt, enter
DISPLAY MODIFIED ENVIRONMENT
The display is similar to that of DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT. The
difference is that only modified parameters values are shown.
For more information, see DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT and DISPLAY
MODIFIED ENVIRONMENT in Utilities Reference.
When to Modify Defaults
NetWare defaults were chosen after thorough testing to provide both excellent
performance and system balance.
Before modifying defaults, you should track and log performance statistics.
You can do this using NetWare Remote Manager or MONITOR. You will also
find the server log files useful in assessing the server’s performance. See
“Checking Server Error Logs” on page 97.
You can modify default values to
 Compensate temporarily for a poorly performing subsystem, allowing the
server to remain in service.
 Resolve inefficiencies.
 Optimize performance and tune the server for its processing load.