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May 2005 Highlights - ZENworks Toolkit

Enterprise networking will never be the same again. Novell® Open Enterprise Server—and its component products—are included in this month's subscription. Open Enterprise Server allows you to choose whether you want to install its services on Novell NetWare® or SUSE® LINUX Enterprise Server. You'll also get consolidated and updated products like Novell Client™; 4.91, Novell GroupWise® for Linux 6.5.4, Novell iManager 2.5 and Nsure Audit 1.0.3. Novell Nsure® Identity Manager 2.01 and Nsure Identity Manager Integration Components.

As an exclusive part of your Tech Select Service™;subscription, you'll receive online access to three new Authorized Training courses. This month's update also includes handy tools and resources like LogicSource® for eDirectory™;, new bonus utilities, the latest technical papers, 45 new patches, essential documentation, two editions of Novell Connection magazine, 607 Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and 311 Product Communities articles. Start optimizing your enterprise network today!

Advanced and Expanded Resources

Authorized Training Content (online)

The following Authorized Training courses are now available online to all Novell ZENworks Toolkit subscribers:

Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management Student Manual—Volume 1 (Course 3041, version 2)

This course is geared for students seeking the Certified NetWare Engineer certification and those who want to improve their skills in managing network users. In it, students will learn to manage policies, applications, workstations and inventory using ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management.

Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management Student Manual—Volume 2 (Course 3041, version 2)

Managing applications includes routine tasks like application delivery and repairing applications on workstations. This course teaches ways to automate these tasks using ZENworks. Students will learn how to do the following:

  • Identify application-management tasks
  • Identify application-management components
  • Explain application delivery using NAL views
  • Configure NAL

Upgrading to ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management Student Manual (Course 3040, rev B)

Through the use of identity-based, policy-driven automation, Novell ZENworks 6.5 simplifies the management of resources for handhelds, desktops and servers across a variety of operating systems. Whether you manage by user, by device or by a combination of both, ZENworks enables efficient application management, patch management, asset management, and operating system migration. Students will learn about the following topics in this upgrade course:

  • New features in ZENworks 6.5
  • How to upgrade to ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management
  • How to implement the ZENworks Desktop Management agent

Updated Client ADM Utility

Get new functionality in the latest update to the Client ADM Utility. There's now a Password Enable feature as well as enhancements to entries in the default location profile, improvements to LDAP contextless login and fixes to extensible policy settings. Improve system performance by applying this updated utility today!

Bonus Utilities (Online)

Make the most of Novell ZENworks by enhancing it with some of the latest online bonus utilities:

  • iPrint Tool—lets you install and remove iPrint printers even when you don't know the complete iprntcmd.exe syntax
  • ZfD PXE LDAP Image Utility—enables you to use LDAP with Workstation Image Objects
  • Achat ' ZENworks Tool—lets you read, delete and sychronize zisd infos
  • Yet Another ZISD Editor—provides a small and simple zisd editor
  • ZENworks Imaging USB v6.5 Update—offers ZENworks imaging for USB devices
  • ZENworks Remote Session Request Utility for User on Managed Device—gives you a shortcut for requesting a remote session

Support Resources

Latest Files and Patches

Get more out of ZENworks—including optimal security and efficiency—by installing applicable patches from the 16 releasing in this month's shipment. The latest functionality can be yours; install them today!

Technical Information Resources

Updated Documentation

Check out the updated ZENworks Linux Management 6.6.1 documentation for the latest information on new features, bug fixes, installation, upgrading and much more.

Novell Connection articles

Want the scoop on some of the hottest new technologies from Novell? Be sure to read the January/February, March/April and Special Edition 2005 releases of Novell Connection on the Subscriber Portal. Here's a sampling of the latest articles:

January/February

  • Bottom Line–Identity-Driven Computing—Enabling Greater Business Flexibility and Value
  • Proof Point–Smooth Sailing—Migrating to SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9
  • Tech Talk #1–Fact Finding—Things Microsoft Doesn't Want You to Know
  • Tech Talk #2–Try One On—Getting the Right Linux Fit
  • Tech Talk #3–From A to B—Making OS Migration Easy With ZENworks
  • Tech Talk #4–Permission To Duplicate—Novell Nterprise Branch Office 2.0
  • Tech Talk #5–Backup Backup—Clustering with Novell Open Enterprise Server
  • Fine Print–Plugging Security Holes—Q&A
  • BrainShare–Get it Here First—Helping IT Organizations Achieve High Levels of Performance and Success
  • Trend Talk–Linux Delivers Real Value Now—A Look at Linux Adoption Trends

March/April

  • Bottom Line–Miguel de Icaza—An Interview with an Icon
  • Proof Point–Happier Doctors, Healthier Profits—A Comprehensive Novell Solution Saves Millions of Dollars for Health First
  • Tech Talk #1–Hear Ye! Hear Ye!—ZENworks Linux Management: Effectively Managing Linux in Your Enterprise
  • Tech Talk #2–IT Gets It—The ITIL Framework and ZENworks: Aligning IT Management Processes with Business Objectives
  • Tech Talk #3–Speedy Delivery—Enhanced Provisioning for Nsure Identity Manager 2: Taking the Work Out of Provisioning Workflow
  • Tech Talk #4–Bring Your Own Laptop—A BrainShare Breakout with Laura Chappell
  • Tech Talk #5–Hot Off the Grill—Novell Linux Desktop From Evaluation to DeploymentTech Talk #6–Office Space—Novell Linux Small Business Suite 9 Packs a Punch
  • Tech Talk #7–How Do You Spell Relief?—Novell Press and Linux User Management
  • Tech Talk #8–Blown Away—The Emergence of GroupWise as a Market Leader
  • Tech Talk #9–Find Your Way—Get What You Need for Your LPI Certifications: Exploring LPI Level 1 Certification: Part 1 of 4
  • Trend Talk–Effectively Managing Risk—A Look at Desktop Linux Adoption Trends
  • BrainShare–From Forklifts to Freebies—Behind the Scenes at BrainShare 2005
  • Power of Quality—YES CERTIFIED and Ready Marks
  • Fine Print–The Cherry-Lime Swirl—What You're Going to Love About Novell Linux Desktop

Special Edition

  • Bottom Line–The Right Stuff—Novell Open Enterprise Server: The Right Ingredient for Your Business Infrastructure
  • Tech Talk #1–Mission Possible—Driving Identity in Novell Open Enterprise Server
  • Tech Talk #2–In Good Company—Novell Open Enterprise Server Brings the Lexus of File Systems to Linux
  • Tech Talk #3–Over and Over and Over and Over—Novell Clustered Services
  • Tech Talk #4–On a Roll—When Two Worlds Collide: Migration and Deployment Strategies for Novell Open Enterprise Server
  • Tech Talk #5–Stop Dreaming—You Have a Dream: Open Source—The ''Both Source'' Way
  • Tech Talk #6–To the Point—Seeing the Big Picture: Open Enterprise Server Momentum

New Support Knowledgebase documents (Online)

You've been busy during the past three months. Now is a time of exciting advances in network management, and you need to learn how to take full advantage of them. Luckily we've been busy too. We've compiled 704 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) for ZENworks during the past three months. Visit today and find the tips and tricks that help you keep your network running at its best.

Product Communities articles

Get an inside look at the latest ZENworks product information in 60 new Product Communities articles. These articles—which also include Cool Solutionscontent—deliver much more than a simple sneak peek. In addition to quick tips and general overviews, you can get detailed technical analyses of your favorite ZENworks products. Start reading today!

Online Web Forums Archive

Why waste time trying to untangle a knotty problem when chances are one of your peers already has the solution? The Online Web Forums Archive features tricks, troubleshooting advice and tips for making your system run as smoothly as possible. Seach it today because maybe someone has already posted your answer.

What's New and Upcoming

Novell Authorized Training Content: Biggest Surprise at BrainShare

Hundreds of customers visited our booth at BrainShare 2005, and many were surprised (and delighted) to learn that all Novell Authorized Training Content (self-study kits and training manuals) is available online as part of Novell Tech Select Service. With one Tech Select Service subscription five people obtain online access to the Subscriber Portal. All of them can get trained on any number of Novell and SUSE LINUX products for the duration of your subscription. For a list of all the Authorized Training Content and to find out more about Tech Select Service, visit http://support.novell.com/techselect/

Get 30 Percent Off the New Novell Open Enterprise Server Book

Get 30 percent off the newExpanding Choice: Moving to Linux and Open Source with Novell Open Enterprise Server. This concise, authoritative guide for IT professionals will help you evaluate and implement open source technologies from Novell. You will be able to understand and assess the advantages of open source technologies through the discussion of specific, customer-tested implementation strategies. You will also review the benefits and costs of both open source and closed source software systems.

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