February 2007 Highlights - Novell Professional Resource Suite
Novell Technical Subscriptions
Ready to take it easy? You will be if you use your subscription resources to get the best possible performance from your systems. This month, you can read about upcoming software, try dozens of new bonus utilities, scan white papers on virtualization and patching—and that's just the beginning! There are also 67 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs), 32 readme/patch files, updated documentation and nearly 150 Product Communities articles.
- Upcoming Software
- Advanced and Expanded Resources
- Support Resources
- Technical Information Resources
- What's New and Upcoming
Upcoming Software
Feeling swamped? Maybe it's time to come up for air and take a look at the horizon. If you're one of those plan-ahead types (and you know you are), you'll want to keep an eye out for the new software we'll be shipping in upcoming months:
Novell Identity Manager 3.5 and Updated Integration Modules
This powerful identity management solution automates user provisioning and password management throughout the user lifecycle, helping you ensure security and compliance, reduce costs and complexity, and maximize your business agility. Learn more at novell.com/products/identitymanager
Novell BorderManager 3.9
Novell BorderManager safeguards your network against internal and external threats. Strong and reliable, this proven security solution includes firewall and VPN technologies that protect your network and resources, while ensuring network access security and end-user productivity. Learn more at novell.com/products/bordermanager
Advanced and Expanded Resources
Online Novell Self-Study Manuals
Ready to tackle Linux? Novell has training options available to suit your needs, no matter the skill level of your IT staff. Here is an overview of the new online Novell Self-Study Manuals:
Upgrading to Certified Linux Engineer 10 (Course 3076)
This course includes information on the differences between SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9 and version 10. You'll cover a broad range of topics, many of which are listed below:
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Understanding the GNOME environment
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Installing and configuring Xen
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Installing and configuring AppArmor Application Security
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Understanding the new functionality in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
Integrating Novell Open Enterprise Server for Linux (Course 3077, Volume 1)
Whether you've been using NetWare® for years or are new to Novell, this course delves into Novell Open Enterprise Server and all the great services it includes. Learn how to migrate data and services currently running on NetWare to the new Novell Open Enterprise Server or learn how to install Linux services directly. Either way, you are sure to get the valuable knowledge you need to implement and integrate valuable Novell Open Enterprise Server services into your environment.
Bonus Utilities
You're always looking for ways to get more out of your systems. This month's shipment features more than two dozen exciting new bonus utilities, giving you functionality that saves both time and money. Check out a small sampling of the latest utilities below:
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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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(updated) Backup4all 3.7.245—provides customizable backup software for full, incremental, differential and mirror backups
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Dynamic Group—creates Dynamic Groups using the Novell Client
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iFolder Detector—remotely detects a user's version of iFolder
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Linux Ping Epoch—pings an inactive Epoch to prevent it from being removed
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Linux Mount Volumes—offers a script for remote mounting from NSS volumes
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Manage Users—creates or deletes a large number of users from eDirectory
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Win Service Manager—manages all aspects of Windows services at one point
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ZENworks 7 USB—allows users to start ZENworks 7 imaging from a USB thumbdrive instead of the boot CD
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(updated): Print to DjVu through KPrinter—provides a pseudo-printer for KPrinter: printing to DjVu file
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(updated): Scan to DjVu—offers a script for scanning documents to DjVu files
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Clear Station All—restarts an Open Enterprise Server–Linux server without broadcast messages
White Papers
Industry analysts agree: virtualization is the next wave in data center computing, and it's here now! Learn the basics or increase your knowledge by reading:
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Automation for the New Data Center
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The Promise of Virtualization: Data Center Technologies for Today and Tomorrow
You can also get the scoop on new patching technologies in two additional papers:
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Automated Patch Management: Impressive Return on Investment
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Managing Patches in Diverse Environments
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches
Ready for worry-free systems that are patched and up to date? We've made it easier to stay on top of patching with the 32 new ReadMe files and product patches shipping this month, including Novell ZENworks® Asset Management 7.5, Novell GroupWise® 7.0.1 Interim Release 1 and Novell Client™ 4.91 Post-SP3. Just scan the list, see which files affect your systems, and then download and apply the patches. It's a fast, easy-to-use resource that consolidates all the files you might need in one convenient place.
Technical Information Resources
Product Documentation
Where do you turn if you have questions about your Novell 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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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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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 Open Enterprise Server for NetWare
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(updated): Novell Client 1.1 for Linux
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(updated): openSUSE 10.2
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(updated) Novell ZENworks 7
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(updated): AppArmor
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(updated): Novell iFolder 3.x
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(updated): Novell Customer Center
New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs)
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 products. (We added 67 this month alone.) And our easy-to-use Search feature returns only the exact information you need.
Product Communities Articles
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 your favorite Novell 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 141 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 Novell solutions. Check out the Product Communities today!
Early Releases
Want to be among the first to try upcoming products? Download and test 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. You can now download the following software:
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openSUSE 10.2 GM
