Novell Technical Subscriptions
February 2006 Highlights - Novell Professional Resource Suite
Why bother with trivial things like food and conversation when you could be checking out the new update to your subscription? This month, you're receiving Novell® Open Enterprise Server Support Pack 2 and Novell Client™ software, nearly three dozen bonus utilities, interesting white papers and a collection of the latest product patches. And, when you're ready to tango with technical issues, there's always the latest product documentation, 592 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and 172 new Product Communities articles. Reprioritize that to-do list and check out your new resources today!
- New Software
- Advanced and Expanded Resources
- Support Resources
- Technical Information Resources
- Developer Resources
- What's New and Upcoming
New Software
Now you can assess the strengths of the latest Novell® products by testing them in your unique environment. This month's release includes the following Novell software:
Novell Open Enterprise Server Support Pack 2
Novell Open Enterprise Server Support Pack (SP) 2 gives you the most up-to-date code and functionality for this premier suite of networking platforms and services. You receive NetWare®, the long-standing leader of secure networking services; SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, the leading open platform for enterprise applications; and a host of proven enterprise-level services. You can use either platform or a combination of both, and you can continue to run your Windows and Linux machines or convert with ease.
With your evaluation version of Novell Open Enterprise Server SP 2, you can assess the following services in detail:
- Application Services
- File and Storage Services
- High-availability Services
- Management Services
- Networking and Productivity Services
- Identity-management and Security Services
Novell Open Enterprise Server SP2 helps you build, connect, secure and manage your open enterprise™. It's a unique step in the NetWare upgrade path that makes open source easy for organizations of all sizes.
Novell Client™ v4.91 Support Pack 2 for Windows 2000/XP/2003
Novell Client v4.91 Support Pack 2 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 is the latest Windows 2000/XP/2003 client software release available from Novell. The client fully supports NetWare and eDirectory services and utilities on a Windows 2000/XP/2003 workstation, including integrated messaging, multiprotocol support, management, security, and file and print services.
This SP 2 release includes additional Forgotten Password Recovery functionality. When users log in, Novell Client checks to see if the password policy uses Challenge Response and if the users have entered responses. If responses have not been entered, users are notified and a dialog box opens so that they can enter their responses. Additionally, if the password policy uses a password hint or a password reminder and this has not been set, Novell Client will prompt the users to enter this information.
Novell Client for Linux 1.1
The Novell Client for Linux 1.1 workstation software extends the capabilities of Linux desktops by providing access to NetWare and Novell Open Enterprise Server. When it is installed on workstations, the client enables users to enjoy the full range of Novell services such as authentication via Novell eDirectory™, network browsing and service resolution, and secure and reliable file system access.
Advanced and Expanded Resources
Bonus Utilities
Make life easier! You will find new ways to improve security and enhance your favorite Novell products with the latest bonus utilities. Here's a small sample of the nearly three dozen utilities shipping this month:
- Commandline login 1.03—provides a simple commandline login utility that connects and authenticates to the directory tree
- Search eDirectory Groups—searches eDirectory groups and lists all members of these groups
- TreeCast v2.1.2—delivers comprehensive collaboration enhancements to eDirectory and GroupWise users
- GroupWise Log Parser 1.5.0—parses GroupWise contents to check for mailbox statistics
- GWCommander v3—delivers a flexible GroupWise management framework
- Captain Nemo—enables users to access Novell, NTFS and Linux drives from any Windows computer
- NetWare Control Center 2.0.1—provides a Novell logfile analyzer with real-time event monitoring, alerting and reporting
- ZedMon 3.24—delivers a NetWare server-monitoring tool that provides network administrators with at-a-glance information on user activity, network address, login time and protocol preference, as well as server utilization and open file information
- CLIENT 4.9x ADM—provides an administrative template for Novell Client 4.9x
- Bacula—permits the system administrator to manage backup, recovery and verification of computer data across a network of computers of different kinds
- K3b—provides a CD-burning application that's optimized for KDE
- OpenLaszlo—an open source platform for the development and delivery of rich Internet applications
White Papers
White papers are rarely leisure reading, but sometimes there's one that has exactly the information you need. Check out the list of papers shipping this month and find one for your next quiet moment:
- Deploying Novell NetMail
- Novell NetMail 3.1
- Deploying Novell iPrint on your NetWare Server
- Deploying Novell Virtual Office
- Linux Audit Subsystem
- Detect, Deploy and Defend Against Outside Threats
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches
Everyone wants systems that run smoothly--now you can make sure that yours do! Set aside a few minutes to review, download and apply applicable patches from the 43 that are shipping this month. You'll enjoy secure, optimal performance and some well-deserved peace of mind.
Technical Information Resources
New and Updated Documentation (Online)
Wondering how to deploy or configure your Novell software? There's no better place for the information you need than Novell Documentation. This month's update includes new and updated documentation for the following products:
- Novell Identity Manager 3.0
- Novell Identity Manager 3.0 Drivers
- Novell iManager 2.6
- Novell Designer for Identity Manager
- Novell Certificate Login 2.0.1
- Novell Audit 2.0
- NetWare Migration Wizard 8.1
New Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs)
Why spend hours trying to track down the answers you need? There are thousands of Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) available on the Subscriber Portal. By simply searching these documents, you're likely to find exactly the technical and support information you're looking for. The latest update adds 592 new documents—search them today!
Product Communities articles
Get the latest technical resources—including articles, tips, patches, documentation and more—and discuss ideas with your peers. Novell Product Communities are your convenient one-stop shop for product-specific support, and there are 172 new articles and tips available this month alone! If you have questions, comments, additional information or feedback on current content, please let us know. We want to hear from you!
Online Web Forums Archive
Can't find the information you need? Try the Online Web Forums Archive. This huge compilation of questions and answers has years of solutions to the trickiest technical problems. If your answer still proves elusive, you are always welcome to contact our forum experts in real time.
Developer Resources
DeveloperNet Newsletters
Want the latest DeveloperNet news, reviews, program information and articles? Check out our online newsletter:
- Feb. 16, 2006—This edition examines security and identity management, including in-depth articles on NMAS Challenge Responses and LDAP development. You can read more about Novell BrainShare, the newly released Novell Audit 2.0 and recent enhancements to the Xgl graphics subsystem. Finally, don't forget to check out this month's Forge project highlight: Jaws. Read the newsletter in its entirety by visiting: http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/DeveloperNet_Newsletter_2006-02-16
- Feb. 2, 2006—This edition explores porting and migration, with an emphasis on moving to Linux. It also includes exciting news about the SUSE Linux 10.1 public beta and examines the Flaim Database Engine in this month's Forge project highlight. You can read the entire newsletter online at: http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/DeveloperNet_Newsletter_2006-02-02
Early Releases
Download and try the early release (beta) products that are now available on the DeveloperNet Portal and the Subscriber Portal. Check back often as new releases are added regularly.
- Code 10 Server Beta 3 (the newest release of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server)
- Code 10 Desktop Beta 3 (the newest release of Novell Linux Desktop)
What's New and Upcoming
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Early Releases
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