March 2007 Highlights - eDirectory Toolkit
Novell Technical Subscriptions
If you're going to get technical, do it comfortably: grab a snack, put up your feet and check out this month's Novell®eDirectory™ Toolkit update! It has everything you could hope for: cool bonus utilities, a technical white paper on Novell Access Manager 3 and the latest eDirectory documentation. You can also search the 57 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs), apply product patches, check out 33 of the latest Product Communities articles and browse exciting new developer documentation. Take a look today!
New Software
Ready to clean house? This month's software includes the latest updates to some fundamental Novell applications:
Novell Access Manager 3
Novell Access Manager is a comprehensive access-management solution that transparently assigns the appropriate access rights to everyone who needs access to your network—no matter where you do business. It's a full-featured and easy-to-use way to safeguard your IT assets while allowing the right people to access the right resources at the right time.
To help you control access to vital enterprise data, Novell Access Manager delivers:
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Role-based authentication and privileges
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Consistent enforcement of security policies
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Multifactor authentication, data encryption and SSL VPN
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Web single sign-on
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Customizable reports
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Federation capability
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Modular functionality
Novell Access Manager is flexible enough to be used in the most demanding heterogeneous IT environments, and powerful enough to please everyone from your IT staff to boardroom executives. For more information on Novell Access Manager, visit: www.novell.com/products/accessmanager
Novell iManager Plugins
Novell iManager provides a global view of your network from one browser-based tool. It offers an easy-to-use single point of administration for directory objects, schema, partitions, replicas and many other network resources. This month, your software update includes a variety of iManager plugins:
Identity Assurance Solution 3.0
This month, you also receive access to new evaluation software: Identity Assurance Solution 3.0 by Novell. It was created specifically for federal agencies to help them comply with the credential issuance, physical and logical access requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). This solution provides convenient yet controlled access to disparate logical IT systems and physical facilities by using combinations of biometrics, passwords, personal identification numbers, smart cards, X.509 digital certificates, and other forms of advanced authentication. It is fully integrated with Novell Identity Manager and meets FIPS 201 workflow, identity management and card lifecycle requirements.
For more information, visit http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=v7qPMaMcLnA~
Advanced and Expanded Resources
Bonus Utilities (Online)
You're always looking for ways to get more out of your systems. This month's shipment features three dozen new and updated bonus utilities for Novell eDirectory, giving you functionality that saves both time and money. Check out a small sampling of the latest utilities below:
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Change Telephone Numbers—allows you to perform mass modification of telephone numbers from the console of a NetWare 6.5 server
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DNS CLEAN—cleans up old and invalid DNS entries en masse
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NSL Config Manager—provides one convenient application to configure Novell SecureLogin settings
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Configure Password for eDirectory Users—changes or resets passwords for large number of users in eDirectory
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iManager Detector—remotely detects a user's version of iManager
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Manage Users—creates or deletes a large number of users from eDirectory
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NSL Cache Cleaner—detects and cleans the Novell SecureLogin cache from the local workstation
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Linux iManager Plugin Installer—enables users to quickly install iManager plugins on a Linux platform
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Get NDS Name—provides a Perl script that returns the eDirectory name for an existing Novell Storage Services storage pool
White Papers (Online)
Get a head start on using your Novell Access Manager 3 software with one of this month's new technical papers, Novell Access Manager 3 Technical White Paper. You'll get a detailed look at key components and learn how organizations use Access Manager to control internal and external users’ access to network content, applications and services.
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches (Online)
Ready for worry-free systems that are patched and up to date? We've made it easier to stay on top of eDirectory patching with the 16 new ReadMe files and product patches shipping this month, including Novell Identity Manager 3.0.1. Just scan the list, see which files affect your systems, and then download and apply the patches.
Technical Information Resources
Product Documentation (Online)
Where do you turn if you have questions about Novell eDirectory and its related products? 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 new and updated resources for the following products:
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(updated): Designer 2.0 for Identity Manager Beta
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(updated): Novell eDirectory 8.8
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Identity Assurance Solution
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(updated): Novell Identity Manager 3.5 Beta
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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 SecureLogin 6.0
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(updated): Novell Access Manager
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(updated): Novell Certificate Server 3.2
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(updated): ConsoleOne 1.3.x
Novell Connection Magazine (Online)
The latest online issue of Novell Connection magazine covers a spectrum of timely topics: virtualization, OpenOffice.org, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, data center automation, GroupWise migration, customer successes, training options and an exciting preview of Novell BrainShare 2007. If you want to know where Novell—and the tech industry—are headed, take time to read Novell Connection today!
New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs) (Online)
A Web search for technical help can return millions of hits, most of them irrelevant. Try the Novell Support Knowledgebase instead—it contains thousands of documents (TIDs) that answer your toughest technical questions about Novell eDirectory and its related products. (We added 57 this month alone.) And our easy-to-use Search feature returns only the exact information you need.
Product Communities Articles (Online)
Looking to stay connected? Join a Novell online community (or maybe a couple of them)! There's no better way to stay up to date on Novell eDirectory and its related products. 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 33 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!