Novell Technical Subscriptions
February 2005 Highlights - Tech Select Service
Running your network shouldn't be this much fun! Every month, you receive your Novell® Tech Select Service update, packed to the proverbial seams with resources and tools that make your life easier. This month's update includes access to four new online Authorized Training courses, updated LogicSource® releases (for eDirectory™;, GroupWise® and NetWare®), nearly two dozen bonus utilities and a handful of helpful technical papers. In addition, you'll receive 34 new files and patches, updated product documentation, more than 750 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs), the latest issue of Novell Connection magazine and much more—open your update today and start relaxing.
- Novell Software
- Advanced and Expanded Resources
- Support Resources
- Technical Information Resources
- What's New and Upcoming
Novell software
Upcoming Software
What's on the horizon? Here's a look at some of the remarkable Novell products that will be shipping in the next couple of months:
- Novell Open Enterprise Server
- Novell eDirectory™; 8.8
- Novell exteNd™; 5.2.1
- Novell Nsure™; Audit 1.0.3
Novell Open Enterprise Server
Are you satisfied with your current software vendor? Many organizations are looking for more freedom and choice. They are tired of being tied to a single vendor and forced to add or upgrade to other technologies from that same vendor to ensure support for their systems. Novellï Open Enterprise Server resolves this problem, offering you secure, highly available and proven networking and application services in an open environment.
When you receive your evaluation copy of Novell Open Enterprise Server, you can explore the following services in detail:
Networking and Productivity Services
Identity-management and Security Services
Novell Open Enterprise Server incorporates the best from both open source and proprietary networking leaders, letting you choose whether you want to run SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 or NetWare. It gives you industry-leading networking services, an alternative to your current application platforms, integrated common management tools, identity-based services for unsurpassed security and high-availability solutions to ensure your services are always available. Add to this an entire support ecosystem backed by Novell.
Additional software
Other key products will also ship soon. eDirectory is among the most popular Novell offerings—and now, in the release of version 8.8, there are improvements that dramatically simplify installation, reduce administrative time and cost, accelerate performance and improve security. The latest versions of Novell exteNd and Novell Nsure Audit will also be included in an upcoming release.
Even before you receive it in the mail, this exciting software will be accessible via the Subscriber Portal. Check the portal daily for earliest access!
Advanced and Expanded Resources
Authorized Training Content (online)
The following Authorized Training courses are now available online to all Novell Tech Select Service subscribers:
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Advanced System Administration (Course 3046)
Take the next step in Linux administration! WithSUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Advanced System Administration (Course 3046) you can learn to perform advanced administrative tasks on the SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 platform. This online course explains the following concepts and processes:
- User Administration
- Boot Manager
- Runlevel Concept
- YaST and SuSEconfig
- System Monitoring
- Data Backups
- Integrating Hardware
- X Window System
- Printing
- Rescue System
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Basics of Network Administration (Course 3048)
New to Linux? With SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Basics of Network Administration (Course 3048) you can learn to perform basic administrative tasks on the SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 platform. This online course explains the following concepts and processes:
- Basics of Networking
- Overview of TCP/IP
- About Interfaces and Routes
- Starting Services
- Diagnosis Tools
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Infrastructure Services in the Network (Course 3049)
Get more information about the infrastructure services available for SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9. With SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Infrastructure Services in the Network, you can review the following concepts and processes:
- DNS (Domain Name System)
- NFS (Network File System)
- NIS (Network Information Service)
- SSH (Secure Shell)
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
- Setting up a Print Server
- Time Server
Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management: Student Manual Volume 1 (Course 3041)
Become a desktop management guru! With Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management: Student Manual Volume 1 (Course 3041), you will learn to manage policies, applications, workstations and inventory using ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management. This online course explains how to perform the following processes:
- Install ZENworks for Desktops 6.5
- Use ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management Policy Management
- Implement Server Policies
- Implement User Policies
- Manage Personality Migration Services
- Image Workstations with ZENworks 6.5
- Automatically Import Workstations
- Implement Workstation Policies
- Implement Service Location Policies
Updated LogicSource for eDirectory
Are you using Novell eDirectory as effectively as possible? LogicSource for eDirectory can provide you with specific information about most of the directory verbs. As you become more familiar with the verbs, you'll have more versatility in using eDirectory. This month's update to LogicSource for eDirectory documents several additional DS verbs in the Novell eDirectory Protocol Specifications section, including the DSV_Iterator verb.
Updated LogicSource for GroupWise
Available on the Subscriber Portal (and on DVD next month), the latest LogicSource for GroupWise update focuses on the architecture behind the GroupWise WebAccess Agent. In addition to an architecture emphasis, the update includes an explanation of all the WebAccess Agent configuration files. It also includes the steps you can take to configure the WebAccess Agent so that it is easier to troubleshoot.
Updated LogicSource for NetWare
Get more out of NetWare! The Novell Remote Manager (NRM) utility includes so many figures about memory information that it's helpful to have detailed explanations of those figures for most effective use of the utility. This month, the updated LogicSource for NetWare outlines the remaining screens and numbers that you see in the View Memory Config option in the NRM utility. This includes all of the entries on the following screens and their corresponding links:
- Used By Virtual Memory System
- To Virtual Memory Cache Pool link
- To Swap File Information link
- To Virtual Memory Statistics link
- Total System Memory link
This update also examines the changes to memory information in the NRM utility in NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 3, it explores how this memory information is pertinent in troubleshooting memory issues, and it explains how to configure the NRM utility.
Bonus Utilities
Get more out of your favorite products by enhancing them with the latest bonus utilities, a sampling of which are described below:
- BorderManager Filters Database 1.1—monitors changes in the BorderManager filters file
- Whois v1.0.0—enables you to obtain Windows host information
- GroupImport—exports members and applications from existing groups to text files and imports them into another group
- Schema LDIF Exporter: SchExp—exports selected classes and/or attributes
- Formativ Applet: No Junk Mail—prevents spam from reaching your mailbox
- GuidTest—enables you to generate a list of objects with the missing GUID
- eXtended Task Manager—provides an enhanced Windows task manager and performance-monitoring tool
- PASSChg 2.9 (Beta)—offers an end-user XP/NT/NDS/GroupWise password change-and-synchronize program for NetWare environments
- DirXmlMon—
- AmoK DelayDel—automatically deletes files that are not in use, upon reboot
- MASS 2.79—acts as a Multiple Application Setting Syncer
- Cleanup—includes a Windows service (or application) that deletes user accounts and profiles
Technical Papers
With Novell technical papers, you have a fast, easy way to learn about growing trends and popular technologies. The following papers are new in this month's update:
- Transforming Service Delivery Through Next-Generation Portals Novell Government Solutions: Policy-Based Citizen Portals
- Novell Virtual Directory Services White Paper
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches
Now you can be sure that your software is as secure and efficient as possible. Scan the 34 new files and patches shipping in this month's update and apply any that are relevant for your systems.
Technical Information Resources
Updated Product Documentation
Our busy documentation teams are making it even easier for you to use the latest Novell Linux products. This month's update includes new documentation for the following products:
- Novell Linux Desktop
- SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Package Descriptions (on Subscriber Portal only)
- SUSE LINUX Retail Solution (SLRS) 8
- Novell NetMail 3.1
Novell Connection articles
Want the scoop on some of the hottest new technologies from Novell? Be sure to read the November/December 2004 edition of Novell Connection. Here's a sampling of the latest articles:
- Bottom Line–Novell Remote and Managed Services—Helping IT organizations achieve high levels of performance and success
- Proof Point–eGovernment at Work—The state of Nebraska uses Nsure and exteNd solutions on SUSE LINUX to beef up services
- Tech Talk #1–Novell's Open Desktop Initiative—Novell's move to a Linux desktop
- Tech Talk #2–Consistently Consistent—Software packaging with ZENworks 6.5
- Tech Talk #3–More More More—Novell exteNd 5.2 and the pursuit of SOA-called happiness
- Tech Talk #4–Bright ideas—Efficient Windows management with ZENworks 6.5 Suite
- Tech Talk #5–Cheat Sheet—A sneak peek at the Novell CLE Study Guide
- Tech Talk #6–Smooth Moves—GroupWise 6.5 transitioning to Linux
- Tech Talk #7–Identity-Driven Storage Management—Novell File System Factory
- Fine Print–Novell Support Forums—A wealth of information
New Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs)
If you need accurate answers and quick, reliable fixes, be sure to search the Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs). This month's update includes more than 750 new TIDs, which means we're likely to have the information you're looking for. Search these helpful documents today and keep your systems performing at their best.
Product Communities articles
For technological inspiration—and a peek at the newest Novell innovations—check out the 103 new Product Communities articles. These articles—which also include Cool Solutions content—deliver technical analysis, general overviews and quick tips on your favorite products and solutions. Start reading today!
Online Web Forums Archive
Your peers are some of your best resources. Now you can review their wisdom from the convenience of the Web. We've archived the Web forums online so you can search for technical hints, deployment options, workarounds, general troubleshooting suggestions and much more. Search the archived content today or visit the live forums at http://support.novell.com/forums/
What's New and Upcoming
BrainShare Is Almost Here—Register Today!
Novell BrainShare is just weeks away. This year it will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah from March 20-25. BrainShare is the ultimate technical solutions conference, providing the opportunity to receive hands-on training directly from product designers and experts. Whether you want additional training on a product you already use or are considering a Novell solution to fit your business needs, BrainShare is the place to experience it first-hand. Additionally, at more than 100 stations set up in a lab you can see product demonstrations, meet with product experts and experience the thrill of amazing new technologies at work. Register today and be part of the excitement!
Get 30 Percent Off the New Novell ZENworks 6.5 Administrator's Handbook
The Novell ZENworks 6.5 Suite Administrator's Handbook is a solid reference guide to all the new features of ZENworks 6.5. It includes descriptions of all the ZENworks 6.5 components, as well as the new features from the merged products. Packed with detailed information on how to install, efficiently use and troubleshoot ZENworks 6.5 in an enterprise environment, Novell ZENworks 6.5 Suite Administrator's Handbook is the ideal guide to maximize your ZENworks 6.5 experience.