June 2006 Highlights - Novell Support Resource Library

Novell Technical Subscriptions

You specialize in support, so you know how important it is to have the right tools to get a job done. The Novell Support Resource Library™ gives you exactly the information and resources you need to keep your systems running smoothly. This month's update includes 13 patch files, new product documentation, 598 Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs), the April issue of Novell Connection magazine, 90 Product Communities articles and much more.

Support Resources
- Latest Files and Patches
Technical Information Resources
What's New and Upcoming

Support Resources

Latest Files and Patches

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 files and patches (13 are shipping this month) and install the ones that apply to your software.

Technical Information Resources

Product Documentation

It's a banner month! This release gives you access to the following new and updated documentation:

eDirectory/Designer for Identity Manager 3 1.1/Designer for Identity Manager 3: Administration Guide
eDirectory/Identity Manager 3.0 Drivers/Identity Manager Driver for JDBC: Implementation Guide
eDirectory/Identity Manager 3.0/Novell Identity Manager 3 Readme
GroupWise 7/GroupWise 7 Installation Guide
Business Continuity Cluster Services 1.0/Novell Business Continuity Cluster Services 1.0 Administration Guide
Open Enterprise Server/Novell Linux User Management Technology Guide
Open Enterprise Server/Novell Storage Services File System Administration Guide for OES
Open Enterprise Server/OES iPrint Administration Guide for Linux
Open Enterprise Server/OES iPrint Administration Guide for NetWare
Open Enterprise Server/OES NetStorage Administration Guide for Linux
Open Enterprise Server/OES NetStorage Administration Guide for NetWare
iFolder 3.x/iFolder 3.4 User Guide for Novell iFolder 3.x

Novell Connection Magazine

If you like in-depth, relevant information about the latest technologies and processes, the April 2006 issue of Novell Connection is exactly what you've been waiting for. It explains how to configure and perform a completely hands-off installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server over the network by using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). The following articles have all the details:

Automating Unattended Installations Sans Media--Want to automate your installations of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server? Here's how you can automate unattended installations without using any media!
Got Skills? Bridge 'em to Linux (Part Four)--Want some help converting your NetWare skills to Linux? This fourth part of a nine-part series explains NetWare tasks and gives the functional equivalents on Novell Open Enterprise Server for Linux.
Signs of a Traffic Jam--Someone's attacking your servers. Can you read the traffic? Learn how to find your attackers' signatures in this month's animated article by Laura Chappell.

New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs)

Want to know the latest about the Novell products deployed in your network? Take a look at some of this month's 598 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs). You can use our convenient Knowledgebase search tool to quickly track down any information you might need.

Product Communities Articles

Get the latest Novell product articles, tips, patches and documentation with a visit to Novell Product Communities. We've added 90 new articles this month, so there's always something good to read. If you have a question or want to share something you've learned, you can even start a discussion with one of your peers. We are always eager to know what's working and what isn't, so please let us know if you have questions, comments, additional information or feedback.

Online Web Forums Archive

For years, your peers have been asking and answering questions in our Web forums. Chances are that someone's already asked about the very thing that's on your mind. Run a quick search in the online Web forums archive to see if the information you need has already been addressed.

What's New and Upcoming

Get the Most out of Novell Tech Select Service

Did you know that Novell Tech Select Service gives you and four other people access to the Subscriber Portal resources, including all Novell Self-Study Manuals and training materials? Share the wealth with your colleagues and assign them the four Electronic Professional Resource Subscriptions that come with Tech Select Service. To assign or reassign subscriptions, go to the Subscriber Portal, select your Tech Select Service subscription (or your PartnerNet or Premium Service administrator account) and select Manage Subscriptions.

Early Releases

Now you can download and try the latest Novell software before it ships to the public! Simply log in to the Subscriber Portal and visit the Early Release section in the Software Download area. We recently added the following products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Beta 9)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Beta 10)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Beta 11)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (Beta 9)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (Beta 11)
SUSE Linux 10.1 (Beta 9)

Novell Press Promotion

Deals on Novell Press books don't get much better than this: purchase Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, NetWare Edition today and get 25 percent off! This 600-page reference manual covers the major components and features of Novell Open Enterprise Server on the NetWare platform. After a brief introduction to essential concepts, the guide takes an in-depth look at implementing Open Enterprise Server on NetWare. While this book is not a reference for network theory, protocols or architectures, you will learn about adding open source options, features and technologies that extend the applicability and value of NetWare. You will also have a practical guide to the major components and features of Open Enterprise Server on NetWare.