6.12.9 OS/2 INI File
Tools
In this section, we provide an overview of the steps needed to complete the
migration of the print server in the example domain D01. The tools have now
been discussed. The methods for installing new systems and introducing them to
the network have also been described.
- Use QPRINT to extract the Printer Configuration from \\PS01 to a
Response File
- Use BACKPRN to extract printer and job properties information
- Install replacement print server as \\PS01
- Install printer drivers (optional) on the new \\PS01
- Introduce a new \\PS01 to the network with a different NetBIOS name
- Run RPRN2 with a response file on the new \\PS01
- Restore printer and job properties on the new \\PS01 using
RESTPRN
- Restore access controls on the new \\PS01
- Perform other post-installation procedures
- Hold the queues on the original \\PS01
- Inform users and stop sharing printers on the original \\PS01
- Allow spooled print jobs to print on the original \\PS01
- Take the original \\PS01 off-line
- Restart new \\PS01 properly
- Release printer queues on \\PS01
- Inform users that print server change is complete
6.14 Recovering Your
System