### Automatically Loading the PortAssist Manager Agent

This topic describes how to edit the autoexec.ncf file to ensure that the PortAssist Manager agent is automatically loaded on the server each time it is initialized. This topic assumes that the drivers for the Digi adapters that will be monitored by PortAssist Manager are already installed.

#### Procedure

1. From the NetWare server console, type the following load edit sys:system\autoexec.ncf and then press <Enter>.
   The autoexec.ncf file is displayed.

2. Navigate to the end of the file.

3. Type load pamagent, press <ESC>, and then answer Yes.

4. Press <ESC> again.

5. Restart the server to load the PortAssist Manager agent.

6. Verify that the PortAssist Manager agent is installed by typing
   modules pamagent and then pressing <Enter>.
   If the agent has been properly loaded, information about it will appear.

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