October 2007 Highlights - Novell Professional Resource Suite
Novell Technical Subscriptions
You're back from vacation (or maybe planning the next one). Regardless, you know there's more to life than systems administration and you're ready to make management simpler. That's why you need to check out the exciting new Novell® ZENworks® software in this month's shipment. You also receive access to the latest online bonus utilities, updated documentation, new Novell Connection Magazine articles, 109 Cool Solutions articles, 25 ReadMe files and patches, 198 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and much more.
- New Software
- Advanced Resources
- Support Resources
- Technical Information Resources
- What's New and Upcoming
New Software
Break out your party hat! This month's evaluation software—which delivers groundbreaking management functionality and much tighter security—will put you in a mood to celebrate.
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management is a comprehensive set of integrated tools that automate IT management and business processes across the lifecycle of desktops, laptops and servers. ZENworks Configuration Management is the only solution that uses policy-driven automation to control IT costs by eliminating administrator effort. It reduces IT skill requirements and optimizes the value of IT assets across diverse, mixed server and client platforms. With ZENworks Configuration Management, you can:
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Easily migrate your desktops to Windows Vista
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Automate IT processes
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Accelerate time-to-value with easy administration
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Track all of your software
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Quickly deploy applications and updates
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Secure your systems with pre-tested patches
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Control security on endpoint devices
The Novell ZENworks Configuration Management architecture is built on Web services technology and provides industry-leading desktop, laptop and handheld file management, all administered using a Web browser. It uses a single adaptive agent for all services and uses a database to store all ZENworks information while still leveraging your corporate directory for user-based management. By using LDAP, Configuration Management can provide both device and user-based management to existing directory customers natively without needing to migrate and manage the user objects.
For more information on ZENworks Configuration Management, visit: www.novell.com/products/zenworks/configurationmanagement
Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management
Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management simplifies endpoint management by combining security policy enforcement for data, devices and connectivity under a single console. This combines the most crucial elements of endpoint security in a package that includes a personal firewall, wireless security, an encryption solution, USB security, application and device control, posture and integrity, client self defense, and alerts monitoring and reporting.
Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management also protects your enterprise by securing your data stored on desktops, laptops and mobile devices and insulating endpoints systemwide. And because of its lightweight footprint in both size and traffic, its ease of management and its comprehensive functionality, ZENworks Endpoint Security Management puts your IT administrators back in control.
For more information on ZENworks Endpoint Security Management, visit: www.novell.com/products/zenworks/endpointsecuritymanagement
Novell ZENworks Linux Management 7.2 IR 1
Novell ZENworks 7.2 Linux Management Interim Release (IR) 1 makes it easy to extend and manage Linux within your existing environment. It is the only solution that uses Policy-Driven Automation to deploy, manage and maintain Linux resources. Using these automated and intelligent policies, your administrators can provide centralized control across the lifecycle of Linux systems for desktop lockdown, imaging, remote management, inventory and software management. The result is a comprehensive Linux management solution that eliminates IT effort by dramatically reducing the required overhead needed to manage Linux systems.
For more information on ZENworks Linux Management, visit: www.novell.com/products/zenworks/linuxmanagement
Novell BorderManager 3.9
Novell BorderManager 3.9 is a premier firewall and virtual private network (VPN) product that enables secure identity management solutions. With its powerful directory-integrated features, you can control, accelerate and monitor your users’ Internet activities. Novell BorderManager leverages identity-based access control and forward proxies, which helps you safeguard your network against undesirable Internet content while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
For more information on BorderManager, visit: www.novell.com/products/bordermanager
Advanced Resources
Novell Self-Study Manuals
If you're pondering a move to Novell Open Enterprise Server—or have just deployed it—be sure to check out the newest Novell Self-Study Manual: Foundations of the Novell Open Enterprise Server for NetWare Workbook (Course 3080, version 1). It includes the practical, detailed instructions you need as you learn how to:
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Install Novell Open Enterprise Server on NetWare and the Novell Client
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Set up and manage user objects in Novell eDirectory
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Manage storage and file services
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Implement file and eDirectory rights
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Manage print services
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Manage and remotely manage a Novell Open Enterprise Server on NetWare
This manual contains information that will be helpful to entry-level administrators or those providing support for Novell Open Enterprise Server on NetWare.
Bonus Utilities
Ready for some brain candy? This month's bonus utilities provide sleek shortcuts that will save you time and money. The following list provides a sample of the latest utilities:
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3D Log Viewer v 1.11.1—provides the ability to structure text based on text-matching relationships
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Base64 Encode/Decode—easily decodes Base64 encoded data in an LDIF file
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IDM Status Monitor v1.1—allows you to see the current status of any and all of your IDM drivers
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Network Tester—tests networking hardware and software in a simple way by verifying that packets travel reliably across the network
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Novell GroupWise 7.0.2 HP View Designer—provides a new version of the tool that fixes an error generated by the previous build when used with the 7.0.2 HP GroupWise Windows client
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ABENDLogFilter Utility—rewrites the ABEND.LOG into a more readable and useful format
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(updated): Backup4all 3.10.281—provides customizable backup software for full, incremental, differential and mirror backups
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Linux Add Pool—creates an NSS pool on a specified device
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NetWare Disk IO Monitoring with Nagios—features a Nagios script for monitoring NetWare disk I/O
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Novell Audit Starter Pack Database Version 1.0—captures, maintains and analyzes the information gathered by the Novell Audit Starter Pack 2.0.2 application
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches
It's one of the most important things you do: ensuring that systems are patched and operating at top levels. Your subscription makes it easy to cross this project off your list. This month, we've included the latest product patches and ReadMe files—25 of them—that will help you keep your systems secure and efficient.
Technical Information Resources
Product Documentation
When it comes to documentation, Novell has the resources you need. In fact, this month we've added more than 50 new and updated manuals and guides, covering everything from Novell eDirectory and NetWare to ZENworks and BorderManager. If you're deploying this month's ZENworks evaluation software, we highly recommend that you check out the latest ZENworks documentation. It explores how to get started with your new software and also offers resources on deployment, installation, migration, development, troubleshooting and much more.
Novell Connection Magazine
Want to know more about your new Novell ZENworks software? Check out the latest online issue of Novell Connection Magazine. It includes articles on Novell ZENworks Configuration Management and Novell ZENworks Linux Management, and takes a close look at the upcoming Novell Open Enterprise Server 2. You will also find customer success stories, product tips and the latest animated network security article from Laura Chappell. Come see where Novell and your favorite products are headed—read Novell Connection today!
New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs)
Get the answers you need and then get back to the projects that really matter. The Support Knowledgebase contains thousands of technical information documents (TIDs) that explain your Novell products in detail. We've added more than 198 new TIDs in the past month, so stop by, search the knowledgebase and find your answers today!
Cool Solutions Articles
Do you have a secret Novell life? One that involves late-night documentation perusal and fantasizing about bonus utilities? If so, come join the crowd! Novell Cool Solutions is an online community where you will find the latest resources for all your favorite Novell products. You can share tips, patches and ideas with your peers, and find easy access to documentation, articles and more. This month, there are 109 new articles and resources, so check them out today!
