September 2007 Highlights - eDirectory Toolkit
Novell Technical Subscriptions
It has more resources than you can shake a mouse at: access to 20 new online bonus utilities, 122 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs), 20 new ReadMe files and patches, 61 new Cool Solutions articles, and new and updated documentation for all the Novell® eDirectory™ products you use every day. This month's eDirectory Toolkit shipment includes all of that and more to help you work more efficiently, so break the seal and enjoy!
Advanced Resources
Bonus Utilities (Online)
You know that jolt you get in the morning from a cappuccino or your morning run? Bonus Utilities are kind of like that, only for eDirectory. Check out these handy applications that help you work more efficiently and get the most out of your Novell solutions. Here is a small sample of the latest utilities now available through the Subscriber Portal:
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(updated): IDM 3.5 Password Notification Service Driver—sends password notifications to users, the helpdesk and NAudit
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(updated): SplitXML for SecureLogin—creates individual SecureLogin import files from SecureLogin export files containing multiple application definitions, policies or preferences
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Password Complexity Auditing Driver—prints a .csv file that describes the properties of objects' passwords without actually showing the passwords
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ldiftosch - Convert LDAP Schema into Novell SCH Format—converts LDAP schema (ldif) file into SCH file (Novell eDirectory format)
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(updated): Monitor DirXML/IDM Driver States with Nagios—provides a Bash script to monitor Novell DirXML 1.1 and Identity Manager 2.x/3.x driver states with Nagios
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(updated): supportconfig for Linux—collects important system information for troubleshooting
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SwapVol—updates the volume (part) of the "home directory" attribute in Novell eDirectory
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(updated): SysInfo2Html—generates SystemInfo in HTML with a shell-script
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IDM 3.5 pwfilter.dll updater INF—updates pwfilter.dll and associated files
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iManager Objects to Manage SLP—uses iManager to manage SLP objects in the tree
Technical Papers
How does an IT department balance the need for good, secure passwords with the rising costs of password management? Instead of draining IT resources on simple yet time-consuming password problems, you can provide a way for users to manage their own passwords. Learn all about it in the latest white paper: Password Self-service: Taking the Strain Off of Helpdesks.
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 20 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)
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? You'll be surprised by what you can learn about eDirectory from the documentation in this month's shipment. Novell documentation always delivers the practical hands-on manuals, quick-reference guides and straightforward information you need. This month features dozens of new and updated online resources, including—but not limited to—the following:
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Identity Assurance Solution 3.0.1 / Identity Assurance Solution Installation Guide
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Identity Assurance Solution 3.0.1 / Novell Enhanced Smart Card Method Installation Guide
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Identity Manager 3.5 / Novell Identity Manager 3.5 Administration Guide
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Identity Manager 3.5 / Policies in Designer 2.0
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Identity Manager 3.5 / Policies in iManager for Identity Manager 3.5
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iManager 2.7 / Novell iManager 2.7 Administration Guide
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iManager 2.7 / Novell iManager 2.7 Installation Guide
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Novell Access Manager / Novell Access Manager 3.0.1 Setup Guide
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eDirectory 8.8 / Novell eDirectory 8.8 Installation Guide
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(updated) Identity Manager 3.5 Drivers / Identity Manager 3.5 Driver for Active Directory Implementation Guide
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(updated) Identity Manager 3.5 Drivers / Implementation Guide: Identity Manager Driver 3.5 for Avaya PBX
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(updated) Identity Manager 3.5 Drivers / 2Identity Manager 3.5 Driver for Delimited Text: Implementation Guide
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(updated) Identity Manager 3.5 Drivers / Identity Manager 3.5 Driver for eDirectory: Implementation Guide
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and much, much more
Novell Connection Magazine (Online)
When you're ready to get the most from your enterprise and your Novell products, the latest online issues of Novell Connection Magazine are full of information that can help. Check out new detailed articles on Novell Open Enterprise Server 2, data management, Novell Secure Desktop and OpenOffice.org. You can also read a success story about the University of New Mexico and watch Laura Chappell's new animated articles on building access control list (ACL) rules and defining static MAC names. 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 122 new documents this month alone.) And our easy-to-use Search feature returns only the exact information you need.
Cool Solutions Articles (Online)
Want to stay connected to the latest eDirectory news and tools? Become a regular visitor at eDirectory Cool Solutions! There's no better way to stay up to date on eDirectory. You'll get the latest articles, tips, patches and documentation—there are 61 new resources this month alone. You can even connect with your peers and find out more about how they've successfully deployed their own eDirectory solutions. Stop by eDirectory Cool Solutions today!