Environment
Novell NetWare 6.5
Situation
Server hangs when unloading NDPSM
Unable to delete printers from NWAdmin or iManager
Unable to add printers from NWAdmin or iManager
NDPS manager hangs when unloading
Broker hangs when unloading
Error: "com.novell.service.ndps.NDPSException: NDPS Library Error: 700005h"
Resolution
Workaround:
NDPSM /NOSRS
Add the /NOSRS switch to the load statement of the server's Autoexec.ncf file to make this change persistent.
Note: The /NOSRS workaround cannot be used if Public Access
printers are in use. Public Access printers are rarely used by
Novell customers. Public
Access printers are highly discouraged.
Additional Information
Note: During the NetWare 6.5 SP2 time frame, SLP caused these
same symptoms. See the note below if your server is running
SP2.
Fix for servers running Support Pack 2 on NetWare 6.5
2: SCOPED DA
The /nosrs switch prevents the Manager from registering with the
Broker's Service Registry Service. This will prevent Public Access
printers from advertising themselves to the broker and subsequently
to the SLPDA. The net result is that public access printers will be
unaccessible on the network. However, if Public Access Printers are
not in use, the net result is that would-be SLP traffic is
reduced.
Formerly known as TID# 10096665