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September 2005 Highlights - Tech Select Service

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Get it all! Whether you want to try the latest Linux software, begin some online training or experiment with dozens of new utilities, you'll find what you're looking for in this month's update. You can also check out the updated LogicSource® for eDirectory™; and LogicSource for GroupWise®, two outstanding resources for some of the most popular Novell® products. And, if you have a few moments, you can explore dozens of new technical papers, 31 new patches, essential documentation, 545 Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and 789 Product Communities updates.

New Software

Want great new products for Linux? Take a few minutes to install and try the some of the latest Novell® software. This month's update includes the following products:

Novell AppArmor 1.1 Powered by Immunix

Novell AppArmor, powered by Immunix™, is the most effective and easy-to-use Linux application security system available today. It is an intrusion-prevention system that protects your Linux operating system and applications from the effects of attacks, viruses and malicious applications.

Novell AppArmor offers the following features:

  • Easily deploys on servers running SUSE™ LINUX Enterprise Server 9
  • Is easy to learn and use with wizard-based administration and monitoring tools
  • Supports scalable security policies
  • Enforces strict application-usage policies
  • Protects the operating system, services and all applications from both external and internal threats, as well as previously unknown software vulnerabilities
  • Seamlessly integrates into the LSM module for the Linux 2.6 kernel
  • Provides a robust tool set for configuration, deployment and management of application security policy

With Novell AppArmor, you can cost-effectively reduce threats, protect corporate data, reduce network-administration costs caused by frequent and urgent patching, and comply with government regulations around privacy and security. And, because AppArmor provides proactive security, protecting against even "zero-day" attacks, you can be confident that your critical assets are safeguarded.

Novell iFolder 3.0 (Linux only)

Unlike previous versions of iFolder, Novell iFolder 3.0 is not a standalone product. It is now shipping as part of Novell Open Enterprise Server and offers outstanding data-sharing functionality on Linux. You should consider using iFolder 3.0 under the following circumstances:

  • Sharing is your primary reason for using iFolder.
  • You currently use Linux in your environment or are considering a Linux deployment.
  • You need to support Mac OS X users in your organization.
  • You use multiple computers and need flexibility in sharing data across these computers.

Novell iFolder 3.0 includes an open source client, allowing you to share your iFolders with other users. You can designate the rights other users have to the iFolder contents: read only, read/write or full control. When a file is updated and saved by a user with appropriate rights to the shared iFolder, all other users get the latest version on their own machines. With completely automatic and transparent file synchronization, you won't have to repeatedly e-mail workgroup colleagues to keep them up to date on the latest files. For answers to all your questions about iFolder 3.0, visit http://www.novell.com/products/ifolder/faq.pdf.

Novell Small Business Suite 6.6

Novell Small Business Suite 6.6 is the ideal foundation for small business networks. The suite works with an impressive array of line-of-business (LOB) applications, enabling small business customers to leverage the industry-specific software on which they've come to depend. Novell Small Business Suite also features the latest Novell networking, collaboration, management and security products—at a fraction of their individual cost. With this award-winning technology in place, small business owners have the confidence to focus not on their networks but on what matters most: the continued success of their businesses.

Novell Small Business Suite 6.6 is an all-inclusive solution that contains several industry-leading Novell products, such as:

  • NetWare 6.5 SP3
  • GroupWise 6.51 SP4
  • ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management
  • BorderManager 3.8 SP3

The suite also includes many third-party components, and new configuration wizards make it easy to deploy the included, comprehensive networking solutions.

File System Factory 1.2.1

Novell File System Factory 1.2.1 takes the headaches out of storage provisioning, management and cleanup on networks with large and dynamic user populations. File System Factory unites Novell eDirectory and the NetWare file system, providing organizations new and dynamic ways to use NetWare file services. Regardless of how organizations provision, move or delete user group accounts in eDirectory, File System Factory responds to these events by automatically provisioning, moving or deleting user and group storage on NetWare. With File System Factory, IT personnel can effortlessly keep pace with the storage demands of a busy, large-scale organization while reducing support costs.

This latest version of File System Factory includes changes and additions to backfill operations, new consistency-check operations, a new security-configuration option, additional rename functionality and an operation that can abort multiple pending events.

Teamware Mobile 2.1

Teamware Mobile is a business application that provides a secure mobile connection to enterprise information systems. It frees mobile professionals from their desktops and gives them secure access to their GroupWise mail and calendar from wherever they are. Teamware Mobile also offers secure access to enterprise information systems and databases, optimizing the content for display in mobile devices. Teamware Mobile runs on a SUSE LINUX platform and supports Novell GroupWise 6.5.3 or later.

Note: Expiration of Sun's JCE 1.2.1 certificate

The digital certificate that was used to sign Sun's JCE 1.2.1 jar files expired on July 28, 2005. Novell has identified two products affected by this certificate expiration, and we recommend that you follow the instructions in the respective TIDs listed below.

Advanced and Expanded Resources

Authorized Training Content (Online)

Want to get in-depth information on Novell Open Enterprise Server or SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server? Be sure to log in to the Subscriber Portal and access the newest Authorized Training courses:

Deploying Novell Open Enterprise Server (Course 3059, Volume 2)

Deploying Novell Open Enterprise Server (Course 3059, Volume 2) explains how to deploy many of the key services in Novell Open Enterprise Server. After completing this course, you will have the information you need to implement the following processes and services:

  • Infrastructure services
  • Storage services
  • File system access on Novell Open Enterprise Server
  • End-user services

An entire section of the course focuses on how to plan and implement your Novell Open Enterprise Server solution. You can also reference two helpful appendices: one on upgrading your servers and the other on eDirectory coexistence issues.

SUSE LINUX Security (Course 3058)

SUSE LINUX Security (Course 3058) focuses on various security-related aspects in the system administration of SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9. This course takes a look at system administration from a security perspective and covers cryptography, firewalls and VPNs. Course topics include the following:

  • General considerations and common terms
  • Host security
  • Cryptography
  • Network security
  • General firewall design
  • Packet filters
  • Application-level gateways
  • Virtual private networks
  • Intrusion detection and incident response

After studying these sections, you can complete an included LiveFire Exercise that will test your knowledge of SUSE LINUX security and help prepare you for any SUSE LINUX certifications you may be considering.

SUSE LINUX Network Services (Course 3057)

In SUSE LINUX Network Services (Course 3057), you can learn advanced Linux skills that focus on the network services used to administer SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9. Specifically, you will learn how to do the following:

  • Configure a DNS server using BIND
  • Use DHCP to manage networks
  • Set up a print server
  • Use Samba to connect to Windows
  • Configure a mail server
  • Use OpenSLP
  • Monitor network traffic
  • Deploy Tomcat
  • Use YaST to configure a printer manually

This course provides extensive information on SUSE LINUX network services and can help prepare you for any SUSE LINUX certifications you may be considering.

Updated LogicSource (eDirectory and GroupWise)

Take your Novell product knowledge to the next level. This month's update includes changes to the ever-popular LogicSource for eDirectory and LogicSource for GroupWise.

LogicSource for eDirectory

Check out "LDAP Command Line Options," a new chapter in the "Understanding Novell eDirectory" section. You will also find new information about eDirectory 8.7.3 and eDirectory 8.8. in the "What Are the Differences Between Versions of eDirectory" appendix.

  • LDAP Command Line Options—NetWare has an undocumented LDAP command-line utility. This new chapter outlines all of the options available with this utility.
  • What Are the Differences Between Versions of eDirectory—This appendix lists all of the versions of eDirectory and discusses the features and schema differences among the different versions. This section was updated with new information about eDirectory 8.7.3 and eDirectory 8.8.
LogicSource for GroupWise

This month's LogicSource for GroupWise update focuses on moving users. It discusses pre-move processes designed to minimize trouble and explains how to recognize and troubleshoot user move problems.

Bonus Utilities

Networks are constantly changing. As you update yours, give it a boost with one of the latest bonus utilities. The following list is a sampling of more than three dozen utilities shipping this month:

  • AppNote Tool: Building a Secured Corporate Web Application Infrastructure—introduces how to develop a secure Web application environment based on a user's identity
  • DupeTrace—provides a utility that can "play back" an LDAP trace file
  • ContentFilter for Novell BorderManager—filters unwanted Web sites by performing real-time textual analysis of Web site page content
  • DoRunRun—helps automate application installs from Untrusted Publishers under XP SP2
  • ZENworks Apps Verify 1.2—enables users to verify all of their applications, even the ones not showing up in the Novell Application Launcher
  • Boo—provides an easy-to-type extensible programming language for the Common Language Infrastructure
  • Clam AntiVirus—delivers an anti-virus toolkit for UNIX, including integration with mail servers (attachment scanning)
  • Freevo—provides an open-source home theatre PC platform based on Linux and a number of open-source audio/video tools
  • GRAMPS—offers a genealogy program for Linux and other UNIX-like systems
  • Homecleaner 1.0.2—includes a script that removes automatically generated backup files from your home directory
  • Space Replace 1.0.1—offers a script to replace all spaces in file and directory names in a given directory

Tech Papers/White papers

Check out the 28 new white papers this month, a sampling of which are listed below:

  • Database Migration: From Windows to SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9
  • Linux: Ready for Enterprise Desktop (Business White Paper)
  • Novell BorderManager Comparison Chart
  • Novell Linux Desktop 9 Powered by SUSE LINUX and Sun Java Desktop White Paper
  • Novell Linux Small Business Suite White Paper
  • Novell Open Enterprise Server Reviewers Guide
  • Novell Small Business Suite 6.5 Product Flyer

Support Resources

Latest Files and Patches

Keep systems up to date and running smoothly by downloading relevant files and patches from the 31 shipping in this month's release.

In addition to the standard files and patches, this month's update includes SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 2. This consolidation release delivers a combination of security improvements, maintenance enhancements and updates from the most popular open source projects. With SP2, SUSE LINUX continues to "raise the bar" for enterprise systems that run reliably and safely.

SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 SP2 contains all the latest security patches and bug fixes that have been released for the Linux 2.6 kernel and associated packages since SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 originally released. The fixes and patches have been rigorously tested and fully integrated into the SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server environment.

Keeping with tradition, SP2 also includes the most current device drivers for the most recent generation of server hardware for all major hardware architectures (including x86, AMD64, EM64T, Intel Itanium 2 Processor Family, IBM POWER and IBM zSeries). For more information, visit http://www.novell.com/collateral/4821059/4821059.pdf.

Technical Information Resources

New and Updated Documentation

Get the answers you need to questions about installation, administration and optimization. This month's update includes new and updated documentation for the following products:

  • Novell Account Management 3.0, Support Pack 2
  • Novell ZENworks Asset Management 3.3
  • Novell iFolder 3.0
  • Novell Linux Point of Service
  • Novell Security Manager

New Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs)

Find the answers you need by searching our unmatched collection of Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs). This month's update includes 545 TIDs with the latest information on enhancing your network.

Product Communities articles

See how others are using their favorite Novell technologies. Visit the Novell Product Communities for outstanding articles and tips on the Novell products you use the most. The latest update offers 789 Product Communities articles. (As always, we welcome additional contributions or feedback on current content.)

Online Web Forums Archive

It's a valuable resource you may have missed! Be sure to check out the Online Web Forums Archive, an in-depth compilation of answers to your most pressing IT questions. Visit the live forums to access the expertise of other IT professionals in real time—and to share your latest discoveries.

What's New and Upcoming

Linux Registration Codes on the Portal Today

Some subscriptions now make Linux registration codes available right on the Subscriber Portal. Check the portal today to see if your subscription is one of them and follow our helpful instructions on using your codes to update your software.

New, Simplified Portal Interface

We took your feedback and simplified our Subscriber Portal interface. Check it out today!

Introducing DeveloperNet Professional

It's a new subscription created by developers for developers. It has all you need to get started and will take you to the next level in Linux development. Visit http://developer.novell.com/devnet/ for all the details.

Novell Press Promotion

It's a new Novell Press book! Get 25 percent off SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Administrator's Handbook. This is the ideal resource for all system administrators, consultants and others who implement and support SUSE LINUX Enterprise Servers.' Check it out today. Link to http://www.novell.com/training/books/book.html?book=bookAdm&val=16

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