User Guide

Managing the NetWare Server 89
Server Operating System Administration Guide
103-000148-001
August 30, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
Managing Workstation Connections
This section explains how to use utilities and commands for disabling logins,
clearing connections, controlling resource allocation, sending messages, and
working with watchdog packets. See the following:
 “Performing Connection Management Tasks” on page 89
 “Monitoring Workstation Connections to the Server” on page 89
 “Sending Console Messages to Workstations” on page 91
 “Clearing a Workstation Connection” on page 92
 “Disabling and Enabling Logins” on page 93
 “Controlling Resource Allocation with Locks” on page 94
Performing Connection Management Tasks
The tasks for which you can use NetWare Remote Manager or MONITOR
include the following:
 Viewing a list of active workstation connections on the server
 Determining which users are logged in
 Viewing information about a connection
 Configuring a watchdog to monitor connections for activity
 Viewing a list of files that the connection has open
 Terminating one or more workstation connections
You can also use CLEAR STATION n or CLEAR STATION ALL at
the System Console prompt. For more information about these
commands, see CLEAR STATION in Utilities Reference.
 Sending a message to one or more workstations
Monitoring Workstation Connections to the Server
The most effective tool for monitoring workstation connections to the server
is NetWare Remote Manager. For information about monitoring workstation
connections to the server using NetWare Remote Manager, see Monitoring
Connections to the Server in the NetWare Remote Manager Administration
Guide.