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Dataforth DOS Update System - Project Index

Client: Dataforth Project: DOS 6.22 Update System for QC Test Stations Status: Production Ready (2026-01-20) Machines: ~30 DOS test stations (TS-01 through TS-30)

Project Overview

Automated update system for Dataforth's DOS 6.22 quality control test stations. Provides network-based software updates, test data synchronization, and system backup capabilities.

Quick Reference

Key Files (Production)

On NAS (T:\COMMON\ProdSW):

  • NWTOC.BAT v2.5 - Download updates from network
  • UPDATE.BAT v2.3 - Full system backup
  • CTONW.BAT v2.1 - Upload test data to network
  • CHECKUPD.BAT v1.3 - Check for available updates
  • DEPLOY.BAT - One-time deployment installer
  • AUTOEXEC.BAT - Startup configuration template
  • STARTNET.BAT v2.0 - Network initialization

On NAS Root (T:):

  • UPDATE.BAT - Redirect script (calls DEPLOY.BAT)

Infrastructure

AD2 (Production Server):

  • Host: 192.168.0.6
  • User: INTRANET\sysadmin
  • Path: C:\Shares\test\
  • Sync: Every 15 minutes (AD2 → NAS)

D2TESTNAS (SMB1 Proxy):

  • Host: 192.168.0.9
  • User: root (SSH with ed25519 key)
  • Share: \D2TESTNAS\test → /data/test
  • Role: SMB1 bridge for DOS 6.22 machines

Folder Structure

projects/dataforth-dos/
├── batch-files/          # All DOS .BAT files
├── deployment-scripts/   # PowerShell deployment scripts
├── documentation/        # Technical docs and fix summaries
└── session-logs/         # DOS-specific session logs

Documentation Files

Main Documentation

  • DOS_FIX_COMPLETE_2026-01-20.md - Complete fix summary for 2026-01-20 session
  • DOS_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md - Step-by-step deployment procedures
  • DOS_DEPLOYMENT_STATUS.md - Current deployment status
  • DOS_BATCH_ANALYSIS.md - DOS 6.22 compatibility analysis

Specific Fixes

  • UPDATE_BAT_FIX_2026-01-20.md - XCOPY /D parameter error fix
  • STARTNET_PATH_FIX_2026-01-20.md - C:\NET vs C:\STARTNET path correction
  • DOS_FIX_SUMMARY.md - Summary of all DOS compatibility fixes

Session History

2026-01-20: DOS Deployment Error Fixes

Issues Fixed:

  1. UPDATE.BAT XCOPY /D parameter error ("Invalid number of parameters")
  2. Wrong STARTNET.BAT path references (C:\NET → C:\STARTNET)
  3. NWTOC.BAT XCOPY /D errors (2 instances)
  4. CHECKUPD.BAT XCOPY /D error
  5. Root UPDATE.BAT structure (wrong file deployed)
  6. Unreliable drive tests (DIR T:\ >nul pattern)
  7. Empty directory checks (T:\COMMON*.* failed)
  8. XCOPY "Too many parameters" errors (replaced with COPY)

Files Modified: 9 production BAT files Deployments: 39+ successful deployments to AD2 and NAS Status: All DOS 6.22 compatibility issues resolved

See: documentation/DOS_FIX_COMPLETE_2026-01-20.md

Batch Files Inventory

Production Utilities (17 files)

  • AUTOEXEC.BAT - System startup configuration
  • CHECKUPD.BAT v1.3 - Check for updates
  • CTONW.BAT v2.1 - Computer to network upload
  • CTONWTXT.BAT - Text file archiving
  • DEPLOY.BAT - One-time deployment installer
  • DOSTEST.BAT v1.1 - Deployment test script
  • NWTOC.BAT v2.5 - Network to computer download
  • REBOOT.BAT - Staged update applier
  • STAGE.BAT - System file staging
  • STARTNET.BAT v2.0 - Network client startup
  • UPDATE.BAT v2.3 - Full system backup
  • UPDATE-ROOT.BAT - Root redirect script

Deployment Variants (5 files)

  • DEPLOY_FROM_AD2.BAT - Deploy from AD2
  • DEPLOY_FROM_NAS.BAT - Deploy from NAS
  • DEPLOY_TEST.BAT - Test deployment
  • DEPLOY_VERIFY.BAT - Verify deployment
  • TEST-NWTOC.BAT - Quick test runner

Deployment Scripts Inventory

Active Deployment Scripts (13 scripts)

  • deploy-update-fix.ps1 - Deploy UPDATE.BAT fixes
  • deploy-startnet-fix.ps1 - Deploy STARTNET path corrections
  • deploy-xcopy-fix-round2.ps1 - Deploy NWTOC/CHECKUPD XCOPY fixes
  • deploy-drive-test-fix.ps1 - Deploy drive test improvements
  • push-to-nas-direct.ps1 - Direct NAS deployment via SSH
  • (+ 8 more historical deployment scripts)

Fix Scripts (20+ scripts)

  • Various fix-*.ps1 scripts for specific issues during development

DOS 6.22 Compatibility Rules

Critical Limitations:

  1. XCOPY /D requires date parameter (/D:mm-dd-yy)
  2. No IF /I (case-insensitive compare)
  3. No FOR /F loops
  4. No %COMPUTERNAME% variable
  5. Use . for directory checks, not \NUL
  6. DIR drive:\ >nul is unreliable - use IF NOT EXIST drive:*.*
  7. XCOPY trailing backslashes cause "Too many parameters"
  8. COPY is more reliable than XCOPY for flat files

See: documentation/DOS_BATCH_ANALYSIS.md

Testing Checklist

Pilot Machine: TS-4R

1. Update Files

T:\COMMON\ProdSW\NWTOC.BAT

2. Test Backup

C:\BAT\UPDATE

3. Test Check Updates

C:\BAT\CHECKUPD

4. Verify Network

C:\STARTNET.BAT

Next Steps

  1. Fix deployment errors ✓ COMPLETE
  2. Test on TS-4R pilot machine (IN PROGRESS)
  3. Monitor for 1-2 days
  4. Deploy to remaining ~29 DOS machines
  5. Document final rollout procedures

Contact & Support

Infrastructure Access: See ../../credentials.md Session Logs: See session-logs/ directory API Integration: See ../claudetools-api/

Last Updated: 2026-01-20 Project Status: Production Ready - Awaiting Pilot Testing

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