Ref: 99980160
Title: Install/Admin Release Notes for 3+ for Macintosh 1.3.1
Date: 6/7/88

Copyright 3Com Corporation, 1991.  All rights reserved.

Part No. 4703-00

3+ for Macintosh Version 1.3.1
Installation and Administration
Release Notes

This document contains information about the installation and
administration of the 3+ for Macintosh network.  Read this
information carefully before installing your 3+ for Macintosh
software.

The release notes are divided into four sections:

 * Installation
 * Administration
 * Error Messages
 * Switch Launching

Subheadings are provided within these sections to assist you in
finding information pertaining to your needs.  General Use
Release Notes are included separately.

Where applicable, each note is accompanied by a manual title and
page reference indicating the location of related information.

Apple Computer, Inc. makes no warranties, either express or
implied, regarding the enclosed computer software package, its
merchantability or its fitness for any particular purpose.  The
exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by some states.
The above exclusion may not apply to you.  This warranty provides
you with specific legal rights.  There may be other rights that
you may have which vary from state to state.

.h1;Installation

Before using 3+ for Macintosh, you must install 3+NetConnect
using the 3+NetConnect for Macintosh diskette contained in your
3+ for Macintosh package.  To install, follow the instructions
given in the 3+ Installation and Setup Guide for installing
additional services.

.h1;Administration

.h2;3+ Backup

Checking the Tape Backup Log.

After performing a backup, make sure that all the files were
backed up by checking the backup log.

.h2;User Level Backup

3+Backup server software versions 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.3.1 do not
support user level (directory) backup or the Log command.  PC or
PC compatible users will lose these two functions over the old
backup server software version 1.2.  If the user is running PC
client 1.2 software on top of 1.2.1, 1.2.2, or 1.3.1 server
software, the Log command will always return an "empty log" error
message.  As a result, nothing will get backed up from the user
level backup, but a "backup in progress" error message will still
be displayed.

.h2;Backing Up to Multiple Tapes

When you are performing a backup operation that requires more
than one tape, on certain hardware configurations you may see the
message "See Backup Log" on the LCD just after inserting the
second tape.  If the backup log contains the message

 Internal error 10.  rc=17.

contact your 3Com reseller.

.h2;New Printer Status Capability

The Show Status item on the Printer menu now displays the print
queue for the currently linked printer if you do not have a
printer selected in the 3+ Network Window.

If no printer is linked or selected, then the Show Status menu
item is disabled.

.h2;General Issues

Switching Between AppleTalk and Ethernet

To switch network media between AppleTalk and Ethernet, you must
log out and then select the Control Panel from the Apple menu.
Click on the network icon, then on either Builtin (AppleTalk) or
EtherTalk, and restart your Macintosh.  If you are switch
launched, restart your Macintosh without switch launching and
perform the steps above.  Refer to the EtherLink/NB Installation
Guide for more information.

.h2;Adding Users From a Macintosh
3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide, p. 3-5

When adding a user from a Macintosh netstation, the three-part
name must conform to the following guidelines:

 * The name can be from 1 to 39 characters long.
 * The domain can be from 1 to 20 characters long.
 * The organization can be from 1 to 20 characters long.
 * The total length of all three parts can be a maximum of 56
   characters.

From a PC netstation, users can be created with a name from 1 to
40 characters long and a total length of all three parts a
maximum of 58 characters.

.h2;Logging Out and Emptying the Trash
3+Share for Macintosh User Guide, p. 2-23

Dragging files into the Trash and logging out from 3+ for
Macintosh, without first selecting the Empty Trash option from
the Special menu, will not discard the files in the Trash.
Throwing away files is a Finder activity, and logging out
unmounts the Shared Folder.  The Finder is unaware of the folder
being unmounted, and it cannot delete a file from a folder that
is not currently mounted.  When you log in again, the files you
thought you discarded will still be present in the Shared Folder.

.h2;Using a Kinetics Etherport SE Card

To use a Kinetics Etherport SE Card on a Macintosh SE within a 3+
for Macintosh network, you must have the proper version of the
Kinetics software.  Be sure to ask your 3Com reseller for the
version that supports 3+ for Macintosh.  Refer to the Kinetics
documentation for more information.

.h2;Sharing a Folder as a Server-User
3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide, p. 2-11

By logging into the network as a server-user, you can create and
share folders in one step.  These Shared Folders can be accessed
by all network users by selecting the server's name in the 3+
Network Window and clicking Open.  Because they are easy to find,
server-user Shared Folders are useful for storing multiuser
network applications or files needed by multiple network users.

1. Log in as the server-user for the server on
which you want to create and share a
folder.

If you do not know how to do this, see "Logging In as a Server-
User" in Chapter 4 of the 3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide.

2. In the 3+ Network Window, click Share.

When you first log in as a server-user, Share is enabled.  This
allows you to create a folder and share it at the same time.  The
following screen is displayed.

3. Enter a Shared Folder name for the folder.

The Shared Folder name can be from 1 to 8 characters long with no
spaces.  Use a name that is descriptive of the folder's contents.
For example, if the folder will contain applications, enter a
Shared Folder name of APPS.

4. Enter a password in the Password box, if desired.

A password is not required.  However if the Shared Folder is
assigned Private access rights and has no password, it will be
inaccessible.

5. Enter the DOS path for the folder you are sharing in the Path
box.

For example, to create and share a new directory for multiuser
network applications, specify the path C:\APPS.

The DOS path specifies the folder name and the exact location on
the server's disk where the new folder will reside.  The DOS path
always begins with the drive designation where the folder will
reside.

Each folder you create from a Macintosh netstation is represented
by a DOS directory on the server's disk.  In addition to the
directories representing your folders, 3+ creates directories on
the server's drive C: that are used to organize the system files.
You can see what partitions and how much space is available on
each by selecting the server's name in the 3+ Network Window and
clicking Getinfo.

The DOS directory structure is hierarchical the same way
Macintosh folders are hierarchical.

.h2;3+ Server Directory Structure

In a DOS pathname, the drive designator and levels of the
directory (or folder) hierarchy are separated by a backslash (\).
Each level of the hierarchy is assigned a name from 1 to 8
characters long with no spaces.  Using this method, the path to
the directory 3PLUS, shown in the figure above, is C:\3PLUS.  The
path to the directory 3NAME is C:\3PLUS\3NAME.

As server-user, you can create and share new directories as well
as share any existing directory on the server's hard disk except
the root directory (C:\).


6. Select the appropriate Access Rights for the new Shared
Folder.

Most Shared Folders created by the server-user contain shared
applications and files.  Read Only access rights are usually
appropriate for folders containing shared applications.  The
default access rights are Read/Write/Create and are usually
appropriate for folders containing shared files or applications
that modify themselves.  When using a multiuser network
application, refer to that application's documentation for more
information on the access rights you should assign to folders
containing the application's data files.

If you assign Private access rights, you must assign a password.
Folders assigned Private access rights and no password are not
accessible.

7. Click OK to create the folder and Shared Folder name.

The 3+ Network Window is displayed on the screen and the new
Shared Folder appears in the list box.  Click Cancel to bypass
creating and sharing the folder.

.h2;Modifying a User
3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide, p.3-22

Modifying your capability class from Admin to User or changing
the name of your Mail or Share server does not take effect until
you log out.  Prior to logging out, you will continue to have
access to Admin functions.


.h2;Deleting a Domain
3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide, p. 3-27

Deleting the last domain in an organization causes the
organization to be deleted in the Name service.  However, the
organization remains as the title of the list box in the 3+
Network Window.  Changing the title of the list box to Network
removes the organization from the 3+ Network Window display.


.h2;Adding Users
3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide, p. 3-9

When adding users on your 3+ for Macintosh server, it is not
necessary to create a new domain for those users.  3+ for
Macintosh uses the same Name service as the PC netstations on
your network.

.h2;User Name Character Limit
3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide, p. 3-9

If you are using 3+Name version 1.2.1 or higher, when you add
users to your 3+ for Macintosh server, follow the
name:domain:organization scheme.  Limit the total characters for
the name to 39, and total characters for the entire
name:domain:organization to 56.

.h1;Error Messages

The message

 Name server not responding.

indicates that the Name server is shut down, or disconnected from
the network, or busy with requests and unable to respond to your
netstation's request.  Make sure the Name server is in operation,
connected to the network, and no break exists in the network
cabling.  If the message occurs frequently, move one or more 3+
services to a different server.  If you are using a PC server as
the network's Name server and this message occurs frequently, try
moving the Name service to a 3Server or higher performance PC
server.

The message

 "server:domain:organization" is not responding.  Retrying...

indicates that the server is not responding to requests.  3+ will
continue trying to establish communication with the server unless
you cancel by pressing Command-. (period).  Cancelling the
operation breaks all connections to the indicated 3+Share server.
Do not cancel the retries until at least one minute has elapsed.
If you cancel, restart your Macintosh and log in before
continuing work.

The message

 The print queue is full.

indicates that the maximum number of print queue entries has been
reached.  Click 3+Print in the Chooser and look at the print
queue.  When one or more print jobs leaves the queue, print the
document again.  If the message appears frequently, increase the
maximum print queue entries allowed in the 3+Share Print service
by using the 3OPT program.  See the 3+ Tuning Guide for
instructions.

The message

 The print server's disk is out of space.

indicates that drive C: on the 3+Share server, to which the
printer is attached, is full.  Make space available on the drive
by removing unnecessary files in one or more user's Home Folders,
or move one or more user's Home Folders to a different partition
or server.

The message

 3+Admin is currently open.  You must quit
 3+Admin to use 3+Print.

indicates that you are running the 3+Admin application in
MultiFinder, and you have selected 3+Print from the Chooser.  To
select a printer or view the status of a particular printer, see
the instructions in the 3+ for Macintosh Administrator's Guide.
Or, quit the Admin application first, and then use 3+Print.

The message

 Cannot link printer  <Additional Message.>

indicates that 3+ for Macintosh is unable to link to the printer
at startup.  Look up the additional message and follow the
action.  Two possible additional messages are:  "Server not
responding" and "Admin has disabled links to that printer".

The message

 You cannot logout because you have switch launched.  Restart
 your Macintosh.

indicates that you have switch launched to the Finder or
MultiFinder on the network, are running the 3+Admin application,
and attempted to log out.  Restart your Macintosh.

.h1;Switch Launching

This section briefly describes switch launching.  Switch
launching allows you to switch from using the System Folder on
your Startup diskette to using a System Folder in another
location.

This  release of 3+ for Macintosh provides a way to automatically
switch launch to your network Home Folder when you start up your
Macintosh netstation, and at that time eject your Startup
diskette.

One advantage of switch launching, either manually or
automatically, is that once your Startup diskette is ejected you
can insert other diskettes without constantly having to swap back
and forth.  Another advantage is the ability to add any desired
fonts or desk accessories to your System file.  Since you can
have a System Folder on the network server, you do not have to
worry about available space on an 800K diskette.

NOTE:  You can only switch launch to your Home Folder.  Switch
launching to other Shared Folders is not permitted.  This
prevents two users from switching to the same System Folder.

Make sure that the latest versions of 3+ for Macintosh and Apple
system software are present in the Home Folder's System Folder.
When you try to print after switch launching, for example, you
will get an error message if you do not have 3+Print in the Home
Folder's System Folder.

1. Start up your Macintosh netstation using your 3+ for
Macintosh Startup diskette.

2. Log in and link to your Home Folder and any other Shared
Folders or printers desired.

3. Copy the System Folder from your 3+ for Macintosh Startup
diskette into your Home Folder.

4. Switch launch to your Home Folder.

You can switch launch using any one of these methods:

* Open any application resident in your Home Folder.

* Hold down both the Command and Option keys and double click on
either the Finder or MultiFinder in your Home Folder's System
Folder.

* Use NetSwitch or NetSwitch MF as described in the following
sections.

NOTE:  Make sure your Startup diskette is not set to use
MultiFinder.  Apple System software does not support switch
launching to another diskette or folder if you are currently
using MultiFinder.  When you switch launch you can use
MultiFinder from your Home Folder, but you must still set the
Startup diskette to use Finder at startup.

.h2;NetSwitch

NetSwitch is a utility that allows automatic switch launching to
your Home Folder each time you start up your Macintosh
netstation.  The advantage of using this utility is the
elimination of confusion about which System file you are using.
NetSwitch opens the Finder on the network.  If you want to use
MultiFinder, refer to the NetSwitch MF section.  If you do not
have the NetSwitch application on your diskette, contact your
network administrator.

1. Start up your Macintosh netstation using your 3+ for Macintosh
Startup diskette.

2. Log in and link to your Home Folder and any other Shared
Folders or printers desired.

3. Using the 3+ Network Window, save your startup settings from
the Status dialog box to create a 3+Prep file on your Startup
diskette.

4. Make sure you have a System Folder in your Home Folder.

Copy the System Folder from your Startup diskette, if necessary.

5. From the Finder, click on the NetSwitch icon.

6. Choose Set Startup... from the Special Menu.

7. Select Finder at the top of the dialog box; select NetSwitch
from the bottom of the dialog box; click OK.

CAUTION:  At the top of the dialog box, be sure to select Finder,
not MultiFinder, and at the bottom of the box, select NetSwitch.

8. Restart your Macintosh netstation.

You are automatically switch launched to the Finder on the
network, and your Startup diskette is ejected.

NOTE:  If you attempt to log out or unlink the Home Folder after
switch launching to it, a message appears indicating you should
shut down or switch launch to another diskette before taking this
action.

The Save Startup check box in the Status dialog box is disabled
after switch launching.  If you want to change your Startup
configuration, refer to "Changing Startup Settings after Switch
Launching" later in this section.

.h2;NetSwitch MF

NetSwitch MF operates the same way as NetSwitch, except that it
automatically runs MultiFinder instead of Finder from your Home
Folder.  The MF in NetSwitch MF stands for MultiFinder.

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 from the previous section.

2. From the Finder, click on the NetSwitch MF icon.

3. Choose Set Startup... from the Special menu.

4. Select Finder at the top of the dialog box; select NetSwitch
MF from the bottom of the dialog box; click OK.

CAUTION:  At the top of the dialog box, be sure to select
Finder, not MultiFinder, and at the bottom of the box, select
NetSwitch MF.

NOTE:  If you attempt to log out or unlink the Home Folder after
switch launching it, a message appears indicating that you should
shut down or switch launch to another diskette before taking this
action.

The Save Startup check box in the Status dialog box is disabled
after switch launching.  If you want to change your Startup
configuration, refer to "Changing Startup Settings after Switch
Launching" below.

.h2;Changing Startup Settings after Switch Launching

You can change your default 3+ for Macintosh startup settings
when using NetSwitch or NetSwitch MF.

To change your current 3+ for Macintosh startup settings:

1. Start up your Macintosh using your 3+ for Macintosh Startup
diskette.

If you followed the switch launch procedures in the previous
section, you are automatically switch launched and the Startup
diskette is ejected.

2. Insert the Startup diskette into the disk drive.

If you did not use NetSwitch or NetSwitchMF, the Startup diskette
will still be in the drive.

3. From the Finder, click on the Startup diskette icon.

4. Choose Set Startup... from the Special menu.

5. Select Finder at the top of the dialog box; select Finder Only
from the bottom of the dialog box; click OK.

CAUTION:  At the top of the dialog box, be sure to select
Finder, not MultiFinder, and at the bottom of the box, select
Finder Only.

6. Restart your Macintosh netstation.

7. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

8. Click 3+File.

If you are already logged in, click Network.  If not, log in and
link to your Home Folder and any other Shared Folders or printers
desired.

NOTE:  If you unlink your Home Folder, you will note
be able to switch launch.

9. Using the 3+ Network Window, save your startup settings from
the Status dialog box to create a 3+Prep file on your Startup
diskette.

10. From the Finder, click the NetSwitch (or NetSwitchMF) icon.

11. Select Set Startup... from the Special menu.

12. Select Finder at the top of the dialog box; select NetSwitch
from the bottom of the dialog box; click OK.

CAUTION:  At the top of the dialog box, be sure to select Finder,
not MultiFinder, and at the bottom of the box, select NetSwitch
(or NetSwitch MF).

Every time you start your Macintosh netstation, the 3+ for
Macintosh Startup settings saved in this procedure are in
effect.

.h2;Minimal Boot Configuration

Even with switch launching, your startup diskette may be almost
full if you have many INIT files which need to be in the System
Folder of the startup diskette.  As an alternative, if you switch
launch and have copied your System Folder onto your Home Folder
and made a backup copy of your startup diskette, you can put the
following files on the network and eliminate them from your
startup diskette:

 * MultiFinder
 * Mouse
 * Keyboard
 * DA Handler
 * 3+Icon Giver
 * NetSwitch or NetSwitch MF (whichever one you are not
   using to automatically switch you to the network)
