How to back rev from eDirectory 8.8.8 to eDirectory 8.8.7 on Windows 2003

  • Document ID:7013385
  • Creation Date:30-Sep-2013
  • Modified Date:21-Oct-2013
    • Micro Focus Products:
      eDirectory
      Open Enterprise Server

Environment

NetIQ eDirectory

Situation

How to back rev from eDirectory 8.8.8 to eDirectory 8.8.7 on Windows 2003

Resolution

 Option 1

These instructions apply only if you have a backup copy of all files from the DIBfiles directory (usually C:\NOVELL\NDS\DIBfiles) and NICI directory (c:\WINDOWS\system32\Novell\NICI) on the Windows server taken before it was upgraded to eDirectory 8.8.8

If you DO NOT have a copy of the DIBfiles directory you will need to follow the Option 2 directions to remove and re-install the server into the tree.

If you DO NOT have a copy of the NICI directory but do have a copy of the DIBfiles directory continue to follow continue with Option one.

  1. If this server holds any master replicas, switch the master to another server.  If it is the only server in the tree skip this step.

  2. Disconnect the server from the network.

  3. Shutdown the eDirectory service.

  4. Remove eDirectory from the server using Add/Remove Programs. If that method does not remove eDirectory completely you can follow KB 3004658 to manually remove eDirectory.

  5. Install eDirectory 8.8.7.x onto the server and place it into its own tree.

  6. Install the latest security update.

  7. Shutdown the eDirectory service

  8. IRemove the DIBfiles directory and copy the backup of your original DIBfiles directory in its place.

  9. If there is a copy of the NICI directory remove files in the NICI directory and copy the files from the backup NICI directory to the server. 

  10. Open the NDS Console and start the eDirectory service.
    Note: If this is the only server in the tree stop here.

  11. Follow KB 10066543 to remove all replicas from the server and clean up the replica rings on other servers.

  12. Reconnect the server to the network, verify communication between servers and then add back replicas one at a time.

Option 2

These instructions are for removing the server from the tree and re-installing. If it is the only server in the tree you cannot follow these steps and you will need to remove eDirectory completely and re-install eDirectory 8.8.7.x then restore from a backup.

  1. If this server holds any master replicas, switch the masters to another server.

  2. Disconnect the server from the network.

  3. Delete ONLY the server object from the tree.

  4. Remove eDirectory from the server using Add/Remove Programs. If that method does not remove eDirectory completely you can follow KB 3004658 to manually remove eDirectory.

  5. Reconnect the server to the network and install eDirectory 8.8.7.x