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TaskMaster v1.12
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The following documentation is specific to the TaskMaster product
developed by Avanti Technology, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
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- Upon initially loading the TASKMSTR.NLM, it displays the error
message 'Unable to locate schedule (.SCH) file' or similar.
How do I create the TASKMSTR.SCH file?
Answer: This is merely an informative message indicating that
no schedule file (TASKMSTR.SCH) file exists so there
are not any tasks scheduled to be executed. The
TaskMaster Client (TASKMSTR.EXE) creates the schedule
file once the first task is scheduled.
- What can TaskMaster execute?
Answer: TaskMaster can automate most any task which would normally
be manually performed at the Server Console. This includes
loading and unloading NLMs, as well as keying data into NLM
screens. Additionally, numerous extensions have been added
to support NLM screen interogation, copying NLM screens,
performing DOS file management commands, and much more.
TaskMaster's scripting language is very powerful, yet easy
to use, since it combines features found in DOS batch and
NetWare LOGIN script programming. TaskMaster .TSK scripts
and standard NetWare .NCF files can be scheduled to run at
almost any desired interval or frequency.
- Can I use TaskMaster to run .EXE programs directly at the Server?
Answer: No. NetWare is not designed to run .EXE programs on the
Server. However, we have added many of the DOS commands
to the Server Console command subset so that some of the
same functionality can be simulated.
Future versions of TaskMaster will support Server-to-Server
and Server-to-Client command sets. With the Server-to-Client
command sets, .EXE programs can be launched on workstations
configured to integrate with the TaskMaster NLM.
- Do I need to use KEYIN to type a command at the System Console?
Answer: No. KEYIN is only necessary for entering keyboard data
to NLM screens. Any command not preceeded by a KEYIN
is assumed to be directed to the System Console.
Enhancements/Modifications to the EXE since the User's Guide was printed:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defining Task Operators and Task Users
--------------------------------------
Once installed, the TaskMaster client (TASKMSTR.EXE) requires
Supervisor equivalent or File Server Console Operator privileges
for execution. However, the SUPERVISOR or a Supervisor Equivalent
user can define Task Operators and Task Users who are each granted
a limited subset of privileges.
Task Operators and Task Users are defined through the Admin menu
bar option which appears on the main screen. To manage these
definitions, place the pointer over the Admin option on the main
screen and press the left mouse button or press and hold the Alt
key followed by the 'A' key (Alt-A) to activate the Admin pull-
down menu. Place the pointer on the desired option and press
the left mouse button or position the highlighted bar over the
desired option and press Enter (the highlighted bar will move in
response to the Up/Down arrow keys).
Upon selecting one of the options in the Admin pull-down menu,
a split subwindow will appear showing defined Task Operators/
Task Users on the left and other users on the right. The Tab
key can be used to swap the highlighted bar between the split
windows and the Up/Down arrow keys can be used to position the
highlighted bar over the desired entry.
Once the highlighted bar is positioned over the desired user
name, the enter key can be used to Add the user name to the
defined list (if the highlighted bar is in the right window)
or Delete the user name from the defined list (if the highlighted
bar is in the left window). Optionally, the mouse pointer can
also be placed over the desired user name and the left mouse
button can be pressed to highlight the entry. The left mouse
button can then be pressed a second time or the mouse pointer
can be positioned over the Add/Delete buttons and the left
mouse button can be pressed to accomplish the same result.
On-line Help is available by pressing and holding the Alt key
and then the 'H' key (Alt-H) or positioning the mouse pointer
over the Help button and pressing the left mouse button.
Once the selection process is complete, the Escape key can be
pressed or the mouse pointer can be positioned over the Cancel
button and the left mouse button pressed to return to the
main screen.
(NOTE: Task Operator and Task User definitions are specific to
each server. Granted rights are not transferrable between
servers and must be specifically configured for each server.)
Task Operators:
---------------
Task Operators are managed by selecting the Operator option from
the Admin pull-down menu on the main screen. Task Operators can
schedule, manage, and execute those tasks for which they have
sufficient file access rights.
Task Users:
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Task Operators are managed by selecting the Operator option from
the Admin pull-down menu on the main screen. Task Users can
execute tasks via the TaskMaster client (TASKMSTR.EXE) using the
command line options. However, the tasks which can be executed
by Task Users must exist in the same directory from which the
TaskMaster NLM (TASKMSTR.NLM) was loaded. Task Users cannot
schedule or manage tasks through the TaskMaster client, only run
them through the command line options.
Executing a Task from the command line
--------------------------------------
Task files can be executed directly from the command line
through the TaskMaster client utility (TASKMSTR.EXE). To
execute a task file from the command line, the user must be
logged in to the server where the task file is to be executed
as the SUPERVISOR, a Supervisor Equivalent user, or have been
previously defined as a Task Operator or Task User. The format
for executing task files directly from the command line through
the TaskMaster client utility is as follows:
TASKMSTR S=server T=taskfile [opts]
(NOTE: Task Users can only execute tasks which exist in the
same directory from which the TaskMaster NLM was loaded.)
Enhancements/Modifications to the NLM since the User's Guide was printed:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: - Up to 10 arguments can be established by passing command
line parameters as part of the RUN/CALL execution methods,
as well as through the DEFINE or OPEN_READ\READ commands.
These arguments (%0 - %9) can be substituted for any batch
line item/entry as the parser provides the substitution
during the reading of the batch file.
- Arguments (%0 - %9) that are defined as numeric values can
be incremented or decremented through the DEFINE command
Supported <TEST> parameters for IF and WHILE:
---------------------------------------------
CURRENT_SCREEN "screen name"
Used to check if the screen currently displayed on
the server console matches the specified "screen name"
parameter. The quotes surrounding "screen name" are
required. The "screen name" must exactly match the
name of the currently displayed screen on the server
console, both in case sensitivity and length.
(NOTE: The defined name for any screen can be determined
by pressing the Alt key on the console keyboard while the
screen is actively displayed. The name will appear in the
upper left hand corner of the screen.)
SCAN_SCREEN "string"
Scans for the specified string anywhere within the screen
currently displayed on the server console. The search string
must be enclosed within double quotes. This is a case
sensitive scan of the screen data for the specified string.
(NOTE: The currently displayed screen can be checked using
CURRENT_SCREEN and changed using CHANGE_SCREEN.)
SCAN_STRING "search string" "source string"
Scans for the specified string (search string) within the
supplied data (source string). Both strings must be
enclosed within double quotes. This is a case sensitive
scan of the source string for the specified search string.
(NOTE: Both the search string and the source string
can be assigned using user defined or System
Environment variables.)
Supported system environment variables:
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The following represent special NetWare system environment
variables which will be automatically substituted into any
command line by TaskMaster as appropriate. The information
returned is specific to the NetWare file system. These
system environment variables presently do not support the
DOS partition (i.e., C:\ boot partition).
%CONNS_PEAK%
Substitutes the peak number of licensed connections in
use at one time since the server was last brought up
(0000 to 1000 - 4 digits to support 1000 users).
%CWD%
Substitutes the Current Working Directory (CWD).
Example: SYS:\PUBLIC\IBM_PC\MSDOS\V6.23
SYS: (root dir of SYS:)
%PATH%
Substitutes the path for the Current Working Directory (CWD).
Example: \PUBLIC\IBM_PC\MSDOS\V6.23
(root dir of volume)
(NOTE: The root directory %PATH% returns a null string.)
%VOL_FREE%
Substitutes the percent of available blocks on
the volume associated with the Current Working
Directory (CWD), including blocks which are
purgeable (000 to 100 - 3 digits).
%VOL_USED%
Substitutes the percent of in use blocks on
the volume associated with the Current Working
Directory (CWD), including blocks which are not
yet purgeable (000 to 100 - 3 digits).
Supported batch processing commands:
------------------------------------
The following represent special batch processing commands,
supplemental to those server console commands available
through NetWare.
CHANGE_SCREEN "screen_name"
Used to change the screen that is currently displayed on
the server console, which is also the screen to that KEYIN
and SCAN_SCREEN refers. If a specific screen name is
desired, it must be enclosed in quotes and must exactly
match the name of the desired screen (i.e., case and length
sensitive). If the intent is to merely change to the next
screen (i.e., as if pressing Alt-ESC at the server console),
either provide a null screen name (CHANGE_SCREEN "") or do
not provide any screen name at all (CHANGE_SCREEN).
(NOTE: The defined name for any screen can be determined
by pressing the Alt key on the console keyboard while the
screen is actively displayed. The name will appear in the
upper left hand corner of the screen.)
CLEAR_FILE [[vol:]path\]name.ext
Closes every occurrence of a file open (NetWare, NLM, or
workstation) for the specified file. The file is flushed
internally within NetWare and closed without terminating
any connections. Wild cards are supported in the file
name and extension.
(NOTE: Caution should be exercised when using wild cards as
this command will close any file matching the specification,
including NetWare system and bindery files.)
CLEAR_LOCK [[vol:]path\]name.ext
Release any file locks (NetWare, NLM, or workstation) against
the specified file. The file is unlocked internally within
NetWare without terminating any connections. Wild cards are
supported in the file name and extension.
(NOTE: Caution should be exercised when using wild cards as
this command will unlock any file matching the specification,
including NetWare system and bindery files.)
KEYIN keyword
KEYIN "string"
KEYIN ["string"|keyword] ["string"|keyword] ["string"|keyword]
Used to enter "string" and/or special keys into the screen
which is currently displayed on the server console as if
input from the console keyboard. Multiple "string" and/or
keyword combinations are allowed. The "string" may contain
one or more alphanumeric characters and must be enclosed
within quotes {""}. Refer to the keyword list for support
of special key names.
(NOTE: See CHANGE_SCREEN for definition of how to set the
currently displayed screen on the server console.)
KEYIN keyword list:
-------------------
BACKSPACE, ENTER, ESC, ESCAPE
F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, PGUP, PGDN, HOME, END
INS, INSERT, DEL, DELETE
SHIFT-keyword (hyphen/dash required)
ALT-keyword (hyphen/dash required)
CTRL-keyword (hyphen/dash required)
LOAD [[drive:|vol:]path\]module[.ext]
Load the specified module. The ERRORLEVEL flag is set TRUE
is the load fails.
PURGE [filename.ext] [/A][/ALL]
Purge previously erased files in the Current Working
Directory (CWD). A specific filename.ext may be specified.
Wild cards are supported. If a file spec is not provided,
all previously erased files in the CWD will be purged.
(NOTE: Specifying the /A or /ALL option will purge all
previously erased files in the CWD, plus all previously
erased files in the subdirectories beneath the CWD.)
SAVE_SCREEN [[vol:]path\]name.ext
SAVE_SCREEN [[vol:]path\]name.ext BIN[ARY]
SAVE_SCREEN [[vol:]path\]name.ext TEXT
SAVE_SCREEN [[vol:]path\]name.ext TXT
Captures the image of the screen which is currently displayed
on the server console to the specified file. Two modes of
screen capturing are supported: Binary stores both the
displayed character and attribute while Text stores only the
displayed characters. Text mode is the default but can be
overridden by specifying BIN or BINARY.
(NOTE: The file specification can be either fully qualified,
with the volume and path, or relative to the Current Working
Directory established through CD or CHDIR.)
Extended server console commands:
---------------------------------
The following represent server console commands which supplement
those normally available through NetWare. These can be executed
as part of a TaskMaster batch task, like any other NetWare server
console command, or manually at the server console.
COPY [[drive|vol:]path\]name.ext [[drive|vol:]path\]name.ext
Copies the specified source file(s) <first parameter> to
the destination file(s) <second parameter>. Copying to
and from the DOS partition (i.e., C:\ boot partition) is
supported, provided that the DOS specification includes
the drive and path. Wild cards are supported. However,
both a source and destination file specification must be
provided (even with wild cards).
(NOTE: Each file specification can be either fully qualified,
with the volume and path, or relative to the Current Working
Directory established through CD or CHDIR. Copying to or
from the DOS partition requires that the DOS specification
include the drive and path, e.g., C:\SERVER\STARTUP.NCF.)
Wild card usage examples:
-------------------------
COPY SYS:\*.* DATA:\*.* (between volumes)
COPY SYS:\*.LOG C:\SERVER\*.* (between partitions)
COPY C:\SERVER\*.* SYS:\*.* (between partitions)
COPY *.* \PUBLIC\*.* (default dir to PUBLIC)
COPY ..\*.* *.* (higher dir to default)
COPY *.BAT *.BAK (copy w/ different .ext)
COPY NEW*.* OLD*.* (copy w/ modified name)
COPY ?123*.* ?456*.* (copy w/ modified name)
PURGE [filename.ext] [/A][/ALL]
Purge previously erased files in the Current Working
Directory (CWD). A specific filename.ext may be specified.
Wild cards are supported. If a file spec is not provided,
all previously erased files in the CWD will be purged.
(NOTE: Specifying the /A or /ALL option will purge all
previously erased files in the CWD, plus all previously
erased files in the subdirectories beneath the CWD.)
VOLINFO
Displays the currently mounted volumes and their disk
space usage.
Licensing:
----------
TaskMaster is offered as a licensed software product with continuous right
to use so long as the user registers the software and remains in adherence
with the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. TaskMaster
is available the following licensing method:
Licensed per File Server at $395.00/Server
Under this licensing method, registered users are provided with free
updates for the first ninety (90) days and free technical support for
the first year following the initial software order. Upgrades after
that period are available for a fee which may vary based upon the
licensing method.
Prices quoted are pre-paid in US Dollars, excluding any applicable sales
taxes or export duties. The license fee includes ground delivery within
the continental United States (call for quotes on express or non-continental
U.S. delivery). The availability of credit terms and invoicing is at the
sole discretion of Avanti Technology, Inc.
System Requirements:
--------------------
The TaskMaster NLM requires NetWare v3.11, v3.12, v4.0x, or v4.10.
CLIB v3.11 rev D or later is required for the TaskMaster NLM to
run under NetWare v3.11. The standard CLIB which ships with
NetWare v3.12, v4.0x, or v4.10 will support this NLM.
Technical Support:
------------------
In order to provide the best and most expedient technical
support possible, it is requested that the following information
be known prior to initiating technical support contact:
Workstation: DOS, IPX/NETx, or VLM versions, plus free RAM size
File Server: NetWare version and CLIB revision
In addition, the more indepth the problem can be described & isolated
(including any error message), the greater the chances are for quick
resolution. The following means may be used for technical support:
Mail: Avanti Technology, Inc.
13492 Research Boulevard
Suite 120-271
Austin, Texas 78750 USA
Telephone: (+1)512/335-1168
08:30 to 17:30 (US Central time zone)
Facsimile: (+1)512/335-7838
CompuServe: GO LANUTILS (NVENB - Message sec. 17 | 76711,1477)
internet: prodinfo@avanti-tech.com or tech@avanti-tech.com
STATEMENT OF TITLE AND WARRANTY
-------------------------------
TaskMaster (the Software) was developed by and is the property of Avanti
Technology, Inc., of 13492 Research Boulevard, Suite 120-271, Austin,
Texas 78750 USA (Avanti). All rights are reserved worldwide under both
Federal and International Copyright Laws. No distribution or use of the
Software in any form relinquishes Avanti's claim to ownership and title
of the Software and concept.
Avanti warrants that the Software, when used as intended, is free from
known defects at the time it was distributed. Should a defect become
evident, a detailed report of the conflict or anomaly should be provided
to Avanti. Upon confirmation of the report, Avanti will endeavor to
correct the problem and make the correction available to registered users.
If a registered user encounters a defect within the initial ninety (90)
days following original receipt of the software which Avanti is unable to
rectify, the software may, at Avanti's sole discretion, be replaced or
arrangements made for a refund of the license fee.
Avanti shall not be required to insure the compatibility of the Software
with future revisions to the workstation or network operating system, nor
the hardware on which it may be installed. Nevertheless, Avanti reserves
the right to enhance, update, or change the Software in ways which may
alter its specification, operation, performance, and/or support levels.
However, such a modification does not obligate Avanti to continue doing
so. Registered users of the Software may be eligible for such revisions
provided they adhere to the terms of the Software License Agreement
NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER
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AVANTI TECHNOLOGY, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTY FOR PARTICULAR
USE. IN NO EVENT SHALL AVANTI TECHNOLOGY, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS
WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE LICENSE FEE PAID BY THE REGISTERED USER.
AVANTI TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR
DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE
SOFTWARE (some of these exclusions may not apply in some states).