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4 Specify a user name, password, and context for the server where you will perform the
operation, then click
Next .
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Click Log File Options , then click Next .
6 Follow the online instructions to complete the operation.
11.3 Performing a Repair in Novell iMonitor
You can access Repair features by using the Repair Via iMonitor option in Novell iManager. The
Repair page in iMonitor lets you view problems and back up or clean up your eDirectory database.
In iMonitor, DSRepair is a server-centric feature. In other words, this feature is available only on the
local server where iMonitor is running. If you need to access this feature on another server, you must
switch to the iMonitor running on that server.
You must be the equivalent of the Administrator of the server or a console operator on the server
where you are trying to access the DS Repair page. For this reason, you must first log in so your
credentials can be verified before you can access information on this page.
1 In Novell iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Description: Roles and Tasks button .
2 Click eDirectory Maintenance Utilities > Repair via iMonitor .
3 Specify the server that will perform the operation, then click OK .
To open iMonitor and run the repair options manually, click Run iMonitor and Let Me Access
Repair from There before you click OK .
4 Specify a user name, context, and password for the server you are trying to access, then click
OK to open the iMonitor Repair page.
5 Select the repair options you want, then click Start Repair .
For more information on using the repair features available in iMonitor, see “Viewing DSRepair
Information” on page 211 .
11.4 Repairing Replicas
Repairing a replica consists of checking each object in the replica for consistency with the schema,
and checking each attribute of the object for consistency with the schema and the data according to
the syntax of the attribute. Other internal data structures associated with the replica are also checked.
Use the Replica Repair Wizard to perform the following operations:
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“Repairing All Replicas” on page 269
Š “Repairing Selected Replicas” on page 270
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“Repairing Time Stamps” on page 270
Š “Designating This Server As the New Master Replica” on page 271
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“Destroying the Selected Replica” on page 272
11.4.1 Repairing All Replicas
This operation repairs all of the replicas displayed in the replica table.