October 2007 Highlights - NetWare Toolkit
Novell Technical Subscriptions
It has more resources than you can shake a mouse at: access to 18 new online bonus utilities, 83 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs), 6 new ReadMe files and patches, 45 new Cool Solutions articles, and new and updated documentation. This month's NetWare® 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)
If there's a better, faster way to get something done, you're the one who tries it first. That's why you'll want to check out the new and updated NetWare bonus utilities now available online. They increase your efficiency and help you get optimal performance from NetWare. The following list provides a sample of the latest utilities:
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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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Create Backup Copy of File Every N minutes for NetWare—creates a backup copy of a file every N minutes
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NWAddIn—Novell NetWare Reporting in Microsoft Excel—provides functions to extract Novell NetWare Server and Volume details
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Binary Check Tool—checks specified binary and shared library rpms
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(updated): FSSync 1.8—performs file operations (delete, copy, purge..) with some Novell add-ons (purge, truee/IRM-copy)
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(updated): NLM Inventory Tool 3.8—uses MS Word and MS Access to inventory the NLMs on your servers and other Config.txt file data
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches (Online)
What small files pack a large punch to help you get optimal performance from NetWare? Patches, of course. This month's shipment includes 6 new ReadMe files and patches for NetWare—identify the ones you need and apply them today.
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 NetWare 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 new and updated online resources:
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Migration Tools / OES 2: Migration Tools Administration Guide
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Novell Client for Windows Vista / Novell Client for Windows Vista Administration Guide
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Novell Client for Windows Vista / Novell Client for Windows Vista Installation Quick Start
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Novell Client for Windows Vista / Novell Client for Windows Vista User Guide
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Novell Client 4.91 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 / Novell Client 4.91 for Windows XP/2003 Installation and Administration Guide
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Novell Open Enterprise Server / OES NetStorage Administration Guide for Linux
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iSCSI 1.1.3 for NetWare 6.5 / iSCSI 1.1.3 Administration Guide for NetWare 6.5
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Novell Open Enterprise Server / Lab Guide for OES NetWare
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 NetWare virtualization, Novell ZENworks Configuration Management, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2, data management, Novell Secure Desktop and OpenOffice.org. You can also read the latest success stories and watch Laura Chappell's new animated articles on network security. Come see where Novell and the tech industry are headed—read Novell Connection today!
New Support Knowledgebase Documents (TIDs) (Online)
How does the busy NetWare engineer get answers to many technical questions? Usually by searching the Support Knowledgebase—it contains thousands of documents (TIDs) that delve into the how-to details of NetWare and its related products. We've added more than 83 new documents in recent months, so stop by and find your answers today!
Cool Solutions Articles (Online)
Want to stay connected to the latest NetWare news and tools? Become a regular visitor at NetWare Cool Solutions! There's no better way to stay up to date on NetWare. You'll get the latest articles, tips, patches and documentation—there are 45 new resources this month alone. You can even connect with your peers and find out more about how they've successfully deployed their own solutions. Stop by NetWare Cool Solutions today!