6.12.9 OS/2 INI File Tools

6.13 Migrating the Example Print Server in Domain D01

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.

  1. Use QPRINT to extract the Printer Configuration from \\PS01 to a Response File

  2. Use BACKPRN to extract printer and job properties information

  3. Install replacement print server as \\PS01

  4. Install printer drivers (optional) on the new \\PS01

  5. Introduce a new \\PS01 to the network with a different NetBIOS name

  6. Run RPRN2 with a response file on the new \\PS01

  7. Restore printer and job properties on the new \\PS01 using RESTPRN

  8. Restore access controls on the new \\PS01

  9. Perform other post-installation procedures

  10. Hold the queues on the original \\PS01

  11. Inform users and stop sharing printers on the original \\PS01

  12. Allow spooled print jobs to print on the original \\PS01

  13. Take the original \\PS01 off-line

  14. Restart new \\PS01 properly

  15. Release printer queues on \\PS01

  16. Inform users that print server change is complete

6.14 Recovering Your System