September 2006 Highlights - eDirectory Toolkit
Novell Technical Subscriptions
Take a look at this month's Novell® eDirectory™ resources—and then take the initiative! You'll have access to a new online Self-Study Manual, the latest bonus utilities, the Security and Identity: A Winning Approach to Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance white paper and reams of updated documentation. You'll also get new patches and a first look at the latest issue of Novell Connection magazine. And you know you can always rely on our technical resources—this month, you'll receive access to 56 Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and 16 Product Communities articles.
Advanced and Expanded Resources
Exclusive Online Novell Self-Study Manuals
Novell Identity Manager 3 Fundamentals (Course 3065)
This practical online self-study course covers the basic concepts of Novell Identity Manager 3. You will learn how to install and use the product with few configuration changes. Specifically, this course teaches you how to:
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Design and implement an Identity Manager solution based on specific business requirements
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Install Identity Manager 3 on Novell Open Enterprise Server–Linux and NetWare platforms
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Perform basic configuration and implementation tasks for the Identity Manager eDirectory and Active Directory drivers (using default settings)
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Perform basic administrative and configuration tasks for Identity Manager policies and filters
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Implement and manage simple role-based entitlements
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Install and use Identity Manager Designer to perform basic import, export and deployment tasks
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Configure and implement password synchronization
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Implement and use Novell Audit logging with Identity Manager
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Install the Identity Manager user application
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Use and perform basic Identity Manager user application self-service and administrative tasks
As this is an introductory course for Novell Identity Manager, you should be familiar with Novell eDirectory and related tools such as iManager. Novell Identity Manager experience is not required.
Bonus Utilities (Online)
Helpful, time-saving eDirectory bonus utilities give you many new ways to improve system performance and user productivity. Here's a small sampling of the latest:
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LDAP Search—searches for various information stored in an LDAP directory
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Mass user add for groups—adds large numbers of users to a group instead of manually adding users for a new application deployment
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NDSRC—uses a Perl-coded script to back up eDirectory on Linux or Solaris
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LdapCheck—checks the relationship of directory objects
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PINpoint - Mobile BlackBerry Directory—distributes an up-to-date listing of users defined in BlackBerry Enterprise Servers (BES) to some or all enterprise-activated devices
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Dat file Creator—creates dat files from LDIF files
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Maintenance SPK—uses ZENworks to add the minimum patches after a Support Pack for Novell Open Enterprise Server–NetWare
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UserKVYlist v1.0.0—creates reports about users in eDirectory
White Papers
Looking for a good read? Try the latest directory-related white paper: Security and Identity: A Winning Approach to Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance. It focuses on the importance of integrated and automated network monitoring in the compliance process. Specifically, it outlines a way enterprises can successfully comply with increased government and regulatory demands, even in the midst of resource constraints.
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches (Online)
You deserve top performance from your systems. Now you can get it—and avoid security breaches or interruptions—by making sure your software is completely up to date. Just review the list of new ReadMe files and patches (23 are shipping this month) and install the ones you want on your eDirectory systems.
Technical Information Resources
Product Documentation (Online)
Our talented documentation team is committed to getting you the information you need to effectively manage eDirectory (and its related products). Visit us online to see new and updated resources for the following products:
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(updated) Novell eDirectory 8.8
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(updated) Novell Identity Manager 3.0
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(updated) Novell Identity Manager 3.0 Drivers
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(updated) Novell Identity Manager 2.0.1 Drivers
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(updated) Novell Nsure Audit 1.0
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Novell Certificate Server 3.0
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Designer 1.2
Novell Connection Magazine (eDir only)
Second Quarter Issue (Online)
The latest issue of Novell Connection magazine covers the Novell technologies and solutions that will be redefining business in the months and years to come. You can browse interesting and informative articles on the following topics:
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Security, storage and virtualization in SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
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Improvements to the desktop in SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
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The Mono development framework in SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
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Configuring and using the exciting new Novell GroupWise Mobile Server
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Securing systems with the upcoming Novell Access Manager 3
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Reducing Linux administration and costs with Novell ZENworks Linux Management – Dell Edition
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The Novell acquisition of e-Security and the Sentinel product family
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And much more...
New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs) (Online)
Want to know the latest about Novell eDirectory and any directory-related products deployed in your network? Take a look at some of this month's 56 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs). You can use our convenient Knowledgebase search tool to quickly track down any eDirectory information you might need.
Product Communities Articles (Online)
Want the scoop on Novell eDirectory? It's time for a visit to Novell Product Communities. You can check out the community dedicated to eDirectory and find articles, tips, patches, documentation and much more. You can even discuss ideas with your peers. This month, there are 16 new articles and tips available for eDirectory and its related products! If you have questions, comments, additional information or feedback on current community content, please let us know. We want to hear from you!