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4 Verify that SLP is functioning correctly by entering the following command:
display slp services
12.5.4 Using Novell SLP on OES 2 Networks
If you have a NetWare tree, you automatically have Novell SLP on your network and you can
continue to use it as the SLP service during the upgrade to OES 2 until you are ready to switch to
OpenSLP.
This section discusses the following:
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“NetWare Is Configured with Novell SLP By Default” on page 119
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“Configuring OES 2 Servers to Access the Novell SLP DA” on page 119
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“Checking the Status of Novell SLP Services” on page 121
NetWare Is Configured with Novell SLP By Default
When you install NetWare, if you don’t specify an alternate SLP configuration, the server is
automatically configured to use Novell SLP in a way that is sufficient for most networks.
Information about Novell SLP and customization instructions is available in “
Implementing the
Service Location Protocol ” in the Novell eDirectory 8.8 Administration Guide .
Configuring OES 2 Servers to Access the Novell SLP DA
For each of the OES 2 servers installed in your eDirectory tree, you should complete one of the
following procedures as it applies to your situation:
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“Configuring for DA Access During the OES 2 Installation” on page 119
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“Configuring for DA Access Before or After Installing the OES 2 Server” on page 120
Configuring for DA Access During the OES 2 Installation
As you install OES 2, in the “ Novell eDirectory Services ” section of the OES 2 SP2: Installation
Guide , do the following:
1 When you reach the SLP section of the installation, select Configure SLP to Use an Existing
Directory Agent .
The first option, Do not configure SLP , causes problems with eDirectory and other services if
this is the fourth or later server installed in the tree. The second option, Use Multicast , requires
that you disable the firewall on the server. Disabling the firewall is always discouraged.
2 In the Service Location Protocol Scopes field, specify one or more appropriate scopes that are
defined on your network.
If you aren’t sure about the exact scope names, you can view the SLP configuration of a
NetWare server on the same network segment. Log into Novell Remote Manager on the server
and click
Manage Applications > SLP .
You can list multiple scopes, separated by commas (no spaces).
For example, you might type
Directory
in the field.
3 In the Configured SLP Directory Agent field, type the IP address of an appropriate DA server.