5.1 During Primary Administration Console Migration, ndsconfig rm Exits with "Error /opt/novell/eDirectory/bin/ndsconfig return value = 79"

To workaround this issue:

  1. Open a terminal in the 4.0 Novell Administration Console.

    1. Run the /opt/novell/eDirectory/bin/ndsrepair -N command.

    2. Enter the server number.

    3. Enter the replica option 1 that is Repair all network addresses.

  2. Open the terminal in the 3.1 SP4 or 3.1 SP5 Novell Administration Console.

    1. Run the following command and provide user name in the "admin.novell" format and password:

      /opt/novell/eDirectory/bin/ndsconfig rm /etc/opt/novell/eDirectory/conf/nds.conf

    2. Provide the admin credentials and proceed with deletion.

  3. Proceed with the migration steps.