Novell Technical Subscriptions
February 2006 Highlights - Novell Professional Resource Suite
Open your update and start the party! This month's evaluation software shipment of Novell® Identity Manager 3 and Novell iManager 2.6 makes it easy to stay on top of network security, management and provisioning. In addition, you'll receive more outstanding resources: new bonus utilities (nearly four dozen), indispensable documentation, new files and patches, and an informative issue of Novell Connection magazine. And whenever you have a spare minute, you can also search or scan 629 new Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) and 103 of the latest Product Communities updates.
- New Software
- Advanced and Expanded Resources
- Support Resources
- Technical Information Resources
- Developer Resources
- What's New and Upcoming
New Software
This month's software update is all about putting you in control! Check out the future of identity management and see first-hand how easy it can be to manage the IT lifecycle of users on your network. This month's update includes the following Novell® products:
Novell Identity Manager 3
If you've always wanted to test drive award-winning identity management software, you're in luck! February 's subscription includes an evaluation version of Novell Identity Manager 3 and its accompanying integration modules. (Identity Manager 2 garnered top honors in the Best Identity Manager category of InfoWorld magazine's 2006 Technology of the Year Awards.) When you experience how masterfully this next generation of Identity Manager handles user-management tasks—such as delivering first-day access, modifying or rescinding access and synchronizing multiple passwords into a single strong password—you'll understand how deploying this software on your production network can cut administrative costs, automate complex processes and improve security.
Novell Identity Manager Integration Modules
In addition to Novell Identity Manager 3, this month's update also includes the Identity Manager Integration Modules. These modules include drivers that provide connectivity to the systems listed in the following table:
Novell iManager 2.6
You love sleek, state-of-the-art tools that help you get more mileage from your key applications. Fortunately, this month's subscription includes such a tool: Novell iManager 2.6, the cross-platform release of the Novell Web-based management console. You can use iManager and all of its included plugins to manage Identity Manager, Novell eDirectory™, and other Novell and third-party applications—from any location in the world. (You'll really enjoy this new version's improved installation and easier plugin downloads!)
Advanced and Expanded Resources
Bonus Utilities
Work smarter by using the latest bonus utilities! February's shipment includes more than 40 useful utilities that improve security and enhance your favorite Novell products. Here's a small sample of this month's offering:
- Mini Remoter for ConsoleOne—simplifies the task of loading Novell ConsoleOne® on remote PCs
- Password Generator—generates random passwords for improved security
- Simple Password Self-Service—allows users to change their own passwords
- MailXplorer—displays in a convenient tree view all of the file and message attachments associated with a selected GroupWise® message
- Folder Sync—synchronizes defined folder pairs
- VOLMON – NetWare Volumes Monitor—monitors NetWare® volumes
- ZENworks XML Reporting—reports on Novell ZENworks® Imaging using the NAL XML Reporting servlet
Support Resources
Latest Files and Patches
Routine maintenance is the key to optimal network performance and security. This month's subscription includes 36 system-enhancing files and patches: be sure to set aside time to review, download and apply them.
Technical Information Resources
Novell Connection Magazine (Online)
Want the latest product details and previews? See the November/December 2005 edition of Novell Connection for in-depth articles and information on your favorite software and solutions.
- Bottom Line—Tech Rich and Time Poor: Organize or Agonize—Steps to Managing a Heavy Workload
- Proof Point—America First Credit Union—Managing and Securing its Business with Novell Solutions
- Trend Talk—Demystifying Open Source—Shedding Light on Some Common Myths about Linux and Open Source
- Tech Talk #1—Switch! AMP and iSCSI on Open Enterprise Server for Linux— Migrating Without the Migraines, Part 3
- Tech Talk #2—Spittin' Image—Putting ZENworks 7 Linux Management to Work for You
- Tech Talk #3—Fun Fun Fun—Novell Open Enterprise Server Support Pack 1
- Tech Talk #4—Lost and Found—The Search Engine You Probably Already Own
- Tech Talk #5—Open SUSEme—The openSUSE Project and SUSE Linux 10.0
- Market Start—Insynq's Appgen—Linux Accounting and Finance Software
- Fine Print—Tips and Tricks
New Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs)
When in-depth research is the order of the day, turn to the thousands of Support Knowledgebase documents (TIDs) that await you on the Subscriber Portal. A simple search of these documents yields a matchless supply of information about Novell software. February's update adds 629 new documents to your ever-growing collection.
Product Communities articles
Want the freshest take on product information and deployment strategies? Scan the 103 new articles and tips available this month at Novell Product Communities. If you have questions, comments, additional information or feedback on current content, please let us know. We want to hear from you!
Online Web Forums Archive
You've already checked the Support Knowledgebase for an obscure—but important—bit of information. What do you do now? Try the Online Web Forums Archive. Search this vast compilation of questions and answers, or contact IT experts in real time.
Developer Resources
DeveloperNet Newsletters
Visit our online newsletter for the latest DeveloperNet news, reviews, program information and articles:
- Jan. 19, 2006—This edition explores enterprise Linux management, including in-depth articles on maximum RPM, the SUSE Linux Build Utility and using Build.rpm to package an open source project. You can also learn more about the new Linux application security project, read the latest product reviews and check out this month's Forge project highlight: Novell AppArmor. Read the newsletter in its entirety by visiting http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/DeveloperNet_Newsletter_2006-1-19
- Jan. 5, 2006—This edition reviews Linux Web applications and Web services and includes a great article on installing Apache, PHP, and MySQL on SUSE Linux. You can also get some cool Apache security tips and read more about Eclipse and Novell's 2006 Linux strategy. You can read the entire newsletter online at: http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/DeveloperNet_Newsletter_2006-1-5
Early Releases
Download and try 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.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SP3 RC3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SP3 RC4
- Novell Open Enterprise Server—NetWare 6.5 SP5 Build C02
What's New and Upcoming
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