June 2007 Highlights - eDirectory Toolkit
Novell Technical Subscriptions
Where's the loot? Right here! This month, your eDirectory™ Toolkit subscription offers a treasure trove of resources. It includes online access to cool bonus utilities, updated documentation and the latest issues of Novell Connection Magazine. You can also search the 120 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and check out 97 of the latest Product Communities articles. Take a look today!
Advanced Resources
Bonus Utilities (Online)
Like rocket fuel for eDirectory. That's what bonus utilities can be. Look to them first for ways to work more efficiently and to get the most out of eDirectory and other Novell solutions. This month's update gives you online access to new and updated bonus utilities for eDirectory, many of which are listed below:
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(updated): config.sh for Linux—Adds LDAP and smartmontools information gathering and now includes multiple instance support for Samba and eDir 8.8
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(updated):HOMES 3.06.08—Creates new home directories or recreates the HOME DIRECTORY attribute in the NDS after a migration
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Landscape Generator—Provides an easy way to configure a cool-looking customer environment Web page without writing any HTML code
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(updated): NDSRC—Features an updated Perl-coded script designed to back up eDirectory on Linux or Solaris
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Generic File Driver for IDM—Includes a pluggable generic file driver that currently supports read/write of CSV, XML and XLS
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LDAP Count Script—Provides a script useful for benchmarking, performance testing and debugging
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(updated): LDAP Search—Searches for objects and their attributes stored in the directory
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(updated): MassUser 3.06.07 (HomesPlus)—Re-creates and maintains home directories and some user attributes
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Password Information Tool—Debugs NDS passwords policies and user entries
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches (Online)
There's no better way to ensure maximum security and top performance from Novell eDirectory. Check out the 10 new ReadMe files and patches shipping this month. After you identify the files you need, simply download and apply them.
Technical Information Resources
Product Documentation (Online)
Where do you turn if you have questions about eDirectory? Documentation is a logical choice, particularly Novell Documentation, which has earned its reputation for excellence. You'll always find the practical hands-on manuals, quick-reference guides and straightforward information you need. This month features dozens of updated online resources, including—but not limited to—the following:
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(updated): Certificate Server / Novell Certificate Server
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Designer 2.0 for Identity Manager Beta / Designer 2.0 for Identity Manager 3.5
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DirXML 1.0 / NDS eDirectory Administration Guide
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DirXML 1.1 / DirXML 1.1 Administration Guide
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DirXML 1.1 / DirXML Driver for GroupWise
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DirXML 1.1 / Novell DirXML 1.1 Quick Start
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DirXML Starter Pack / DirXML Starter Pack Installation Guide for NetWare 6.5
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DirXML Starter Pack / DirXML Starter Pack Lab Guide for Novell Nterprise Linux Services
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eDirectory 8.8 / Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP1 for Linux, Solaris, and AIX Readme
Novell Connection Magazine (Online)
The latest online issues of Novell Connection Magazine are full of information to help you get the most from your enterprise and your Novell products. Check out the newest articles on Novell GroupWise and Novell Identity Manager 3.5, find a customer success story and view Laura Chappell's latest animated movie about following TCP streams. You can also take a look at articles on enterprisewide Linux, the next generation of Novell ZENworks and how it can help you migrate to Vista, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 and Novell Teaming, the solution that brings team building functions to your enterprise. And don't miss Laura Chappell's other lab kits, customer success stories and much more. Come see where Novell and the tech industry are headed—read Novell Connection today!
New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs) (Online)
It's an IT nerd's paradise: the searchable Support Knowledgebase contains thousands of documents (TIDs) detailing the technical, how-to aspects of Novell products. Consequently, it's also the best place to get answers to some of your toughest questions about Novell eDirectory. (We added 120 new documents this month alone.) And our easy-to-use Search feature returns only the exact information you need.
Product Communities Articles (Online)
Want to stay connected to the latest eDirectory news and tools? Join the eDirectory online community! There's no better way to stay up to date on eDirectory. You'll get the latest articles, tips, patches and documentation for the software you use every day. You will also have access to this month's 97 new articles and resources through your monthly technical subscription. You can even connect to your peers and find out more about how they've successfully deployed their own eDirectory solutions. Check out the Product Communities today!