Pro Novell Open Enterprise Server

by Van Vugt, Sander

• ISBN13: 9781590594834
• ISBN10: 1590594835
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-18
• Publisher: Apress

Summary

Novell has had a long history of providing corporate server/network/administration solutions. With Novellas recent SUSE Linux acquisitions, Novell has turned over a new leaf - their best-selling server software has been reinvented in Linux! And the Novell Open Enterprise Server features the best of both worlds, including top features from NetWare Components, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Components, and Novell Services.Author Sander van Vugt provides comprehensively covers this new server product, and takes you through all of the necessary setup stages to get your server running. He then spends ample time discussing the core features like eDirectory, Novell Storage Services, iPrint, and iManager. van Vugt also examines vital administration topics like software management and security, and services like Virtual Directory, Clustering, and Apache Web Server. He even provides an overview of CLE certification, and strategies to prepare for it.

Table of Contents

About the Author	xix
About the Technical Reviewer	xxi
Acknowledgments	xxiii
Introduction	xxv
PART 1 Getting Started
Introduction to Open Enterprise Server	3	(8)
From NetWare to Linux	3	(2)
Two Platforms	4	(1)
The Future of NetWare	5	(1)
Open Enterprise Server Major Components	5	(1)
eDirectory	6	(3)
Management Tools	6	(1)
User Management	6	(1)
OES Security	6	(1)
File Storage and File Access	6	(1)
iFolder	7	(1)
Software Management	7	(1)
Network Services	7	(1)
Printing	7	(1)
The Web-Based Application Platform	8	(1)
Virtual Office	8	(1)
Nsure Identity Manager	8	(1)
Novell Clustering Services	9	(1)
Summary	9	(2)
Installing Open Enterprise Server	11	(30)
Preparing for Installation	11	(4)
Running Deployment Manager	12	(3)
Minimum System Requirements	15	(1)
Installing OES - NetWare	15	(10)
Installing OES - Linux	25	(12)
Performing an OES Network Installation	37	(2)
Summary	39	(2)
Upgrading to Open Enterprise Server	41	(44)
Upgrade/Migration Paths to Open Enterprise Server	41	(4)
Performing the Upgrade	45	(38)
Local Upgrade: Upgrading SLES 9 to OES - Linux	46	(4)
Remote Upgrade: Upgrading NetWare 6 to OES - NetWare	50	(5)
Across the Wire Migration: Using the Migration Wizard to Migrate NetWare 5.1 to OES - NetWare	55	(16)
Server Consolidation: Migrating from Windows Server 2003 to OES - Linux	71	(12)
Summary	83	(2)
Introduction to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server	85	(52)
Logging In	85	(4)
Linux User Accounts	85	(1)
The Graphical Login Prompt	85	(1)
Working with Virtual Consoles	86	(1)
Getting Administrative Access	87	(2)
The Graphical User Interface and the Console	89	(5)
The Concept of Runlevels	89	(3)
Basic Runlevel Management	92	(2)
Starting the GUI from the Console	94	(1)
Managing OES - Linux with YaST	94	(2)
Finding Your Way in the File System	96	(10)
Default Directories	96	(6)
Performing Essential Tasks in the File System	102	(4)
Getting Help	106	(4)
The System Programmer's Manual	106	(2)
Command - help	108	(1)
Online Resources	109	(1)
The SUSE HelpCenter	110	(1)
Editing Text Files	110	(5)
Editing Text Files with Kate	111	(1)
Introduction to vim	111	(4)
Mounting Devices	115	(5)
Device Names	115	(1)
The Type of File System	116	(1)
Performing the Mount	117	(1)
Unmounting Devices	118	(1)
Automating the Mount	119	(1)
Startup Procedures	120	(2)
The Boot Loader Grub	121	(1)
Process Management	122	(3)
Viewing Process Activity	122	(2)
Terminating Processes	124	(1)
Working with Linux Permissions	125	(8)
Linux Users and Groups	125	(2)
File Ownership	127	(1)
Linux Permissions	128	(5)
Finding Things	133	(2)
Finding Files	134	(1)
Finding Text	135	(1)
Summary	135	(2)
Introduction to the NetWare Kernel	137	(32)
Components of the NetWare Operating System	137	(1)
Drivers	137	(1)
Kernel	138	(1)
Services and Applications	138	(1)
Managing NetWare from the Console	138	(12)
Introduction to the Console	139	(2)
Shutting Down the Server	141	(1)
Starting Up the Server	141	(4)
The NetWare Registry	145	(1)
Console Commands	146	(1)
Creating Batch Files	147	(1)
Alternatives to the NetWare Console	148	(2)
Working from the Graphical User Interface	150	(9)
Console One	151	(2)
Install	153	(1)
Utilities	153	(5)
Settings	158	(1)
Some Important Management Programs	159	(9)
INETCFG	159	(3)
Monitor	162	(3)
Dsrepair	165	(3)
Summary	168	(1)
Connecting to Open Enterprise Server	169	(24)
Making a Connection Any Way You Want It	169	(2)
Native File Access Protocols	170	(1)
Web-Based Access	170	(1)
Specific Client Programs	170	(1)
Novell Client	170	(1)
Using Novell Client	171	(20)
Installing Novell Client	171	(7)
Configuring Novell Client	178	(8)
Using Novell Client	186	(1)
Accessing Novell Client from the Taskbar	187	(3)
Accessing Novell Client from the Application Menu	190	(1)
Accessing Novell Client from the Local File Browser	191	(1)
Summary	191	(2)
Open Enterprise Server Management Utilities	193	(40)
Using iManager	194	(18)
Getting Familiar with iManager	194	(4)
iManager Configuration	198	(13)
Mobile iManager	211	(1)
Using Remote Manager	212	(6)
Linux Utilities	212	(3)
Introduction to Remote Manager Server Management	215	(3)
Using YaST	218	(1)
Using OpenSSH	219	(8)
Using OpenSSH on NetWare	220	(3)
Using OpenSSH on Linux	223	(1)
Using the SSH Client to Make a Secure Connection	223	(4)
Using Legacy Tools	227	(2)
Summary	229	(4)
PART 2 Core Services
eDirectory Management	233	(78)
eDirectory Basics	233	(9)
What Is eDirectory	233	(1)
eDirectory Components	234	(7)
Using eDirectory for Authentication	241	(1)
The eDirectory Database	242	(2)
Structure of the Database	242	(1)
Starting and Stopping the Service	243	(1)
Managing Time	244	(3)
The Relationship Between eDirectory and Time Synchronization	244	(1)
NTP	244	(2)
Timesync	246	(1)
eDirectory Management	247	(13)
Managing Partitions	247	(5)
Managing Replicas	252	(1)
Managing Replicas	253	(4)
Linux eDirectory Management Tools	257	(3)
eDirectory Tree Design	260	(5)
Designing a Small-to Medium-Sized Tree	260	(2)
Designing a Medium Tree	262	(1)
Designing a Large Tree	263	(2)
Scalability and Fault Tolerance	265	(1)
Accessing Resources	265	(1)
The eDirectory Schema	265	(7)
Function of the Schema	265	(1)
Schema Structure	266	(1)
Managing the Schema	267	(5)
eDirectory and LDAP	272	(22)
Why LDAP	273	(1)
Managing LDAP	273	(13)
Importing LDAP Data with LDIF	286	(8)
Improving eDirectory Performance	294	(5)
Managing Cache	294	(2)
Managing Indexes	296	(3)
Troubleshooting eDirectory	299	(11)
Performing a Basic Health Check	299	(5)
Resolving Some Common Issues	304	(6)
Summary	310	(1)
Managing the User Environment	311	(46)
eDirectory User Management	311	(17)
Creating User Accounts with iManager	311	(13)
Working with the Template Object	324	(2)
Searching for Objects in iManager	326	(2)
Linux User Management	328	(10)
PAM---Pluggable Authentication Module	329	(5)
Enabling LUM Users	334	(3)
Modifying the Linux Config and Linux Workstation Objects	337	(1)
Universal Password	338	(6)
Creating an SDI Container	339	(1)
Assigning a Universal Password to Users	340	(4)
Working with Login Scripts	344	(11)
Order of Execution	345	(1)
Mappings	346	(2)
Working with Profile Login Scripts	348	(3)
Creating Your Own Login Scripts	351	(4)
Summary	355	(2)
File Access	357	(66)
Client-Based File Access	357	(1)
iFolder	358	(23)
iFolder Benefits and Features	358	(1)
iFolder Architecture	359	(1)
Installing, Managing, and Monitoring iFolder	360	(15)
Working with the iFolder Client	375	(6)
NetStorage	381	(14)
Managing NetStorage	382	(4)
Using NetStorage	386	(1)
Advanced NetStorage Configuration	387	(8)
File Access Protocols	395	(23)
Native File Access on OES - NetWare	395	(10)
Managing File Access Protocols on OES - Linux	405	(12)
Planning Rights Management in an OES Environment	417	(1)
FTP	418	(3)
The OES - NetWare FTP Server	418	(3)
The OES - Linux FTP Server	421	(1)
Summary	421	(2)
Configuring Volumes	423	(46)
Traditional Volumes vs. NSS	423	(2)
NSS Architecture	425	(1)
Creating Traditional Volumes on OES - NetWare	426	(3)
Creating NSS Volumes	429	(15)
Working with NSS Volumes on OES - Linux	429	(11)
Creating NSS Volumes on OES - NetWare	440	(4)
Maintaining Volumes	444	(8)
Activating and Deactivating Volumes	444	(2)
Applying User and Directory Quotas	446	(1)
Salvaging and Purging Files	447	(1)
Using the File-Level Snapshot Attribute for NSS Volumes	448	(1)
Verifying and Repairing Pools and Volumes	449	(3)
Implementing Advanced NSS Features	452	(5)
Configuring and Managing Encrypted Volumes	452	(1)
Configuring and Managing Compression	453	(3)
Viewing and Salvaging Deleted Volumes in a Pool	456	(1)
Configuring iSCSI on NSS	457	(10)
iSCSI in an OES Environment	459	(1)
Installing and Configuring iSCSI on OES - NetWare	459	(5)
Using OES - Linux as an iSCSI Target or Initiator	464	(3)
Summary	467	(2)
Managing Security	469	(44)
Authentication	470	(1)
File System Security	471	(18)
General Security Concepts	472	(7)
File System Rights	479	(10)
Traditional Linux rights	489	(2)
File System Attributes	489	(2)
eDirectory Security	491	(11)
The Need for eDirectory Security	492	(1)
Entry vs. Attribute Rights	492	(5)
Implementing eDirectory Security	497	(2)
Inheritance and eDirectory Security	499	(3)
Cryptography Services	502	(9)
NICI	503	(1)
Public Key Infrastructure	503	(8)
Securing the Server Console	511	(1)
Summary	512	(1)
OES Software Management	513	(28)
The Red Hat Package Manager Standard	513	(1)
Installing Software from Tarballs	514	(2)
Installing Software on OES - Linux with YaST	516	(10)
Using YaST to Install OES Software Components	516	(5)
Managing Installed Software with YaST	521	(1)
Using YaST Online Update	522	(4)
Installing Software on OES - NetWare	526	(5)
Using the Install Utility on the Server Console	527	(2)
Using nwconfig to Install Applications	529	(1)
Using RPM on OES - NetWare	530	(1)
Using the Novell Deployment Manager to Install Software from a Workstation	531	(1)
Managing Software Installations Centrally with ZENworks Linux Management	531	(8)
ZENworks Linux Management Installation	532	(1)
Client Activation	533	(3)
Distributing Software with ZLM Channels	536	(2)
Installing Software from a Workstation	538	(1)
Using ZENworks Desktop Management to Manage Windows Workstations	539	(1)
Summary	540	(1)
Networking Open Enterprise Server	541	(40)
Protocol Support	541	(8)
IPX	541	(5)
The Internet Protocol	546	(3)
IPv6	549	(1)
IP Address Management	549	(8)
Managing IP Addresses from Novell RemoteManager	549	(4)
Managing IP Addresses and Ports from IP Address Management	553	(4)
Resolving Names	557	(16)
Service Location Protocol	557	(9)
Domain Name System	566	(7)
OES As a DHCP Server	573	(7)
Configuring DHCP on OES - NetWare	574	(4)
Configuring DHCP on OES - Linux	578	(2)
Summary	580	(1)
Managing iPrint	581	(22)
iPrint Components	581	(2)
The iPrint Manager	581	(1)
The iPrint Driver Store	582	(1)
iPrint Printer Objects	582	(1)
iPrint Client	582	(1)
iPrint Map Designer	583	(1)
iPrint Installation and Configuration	583	(10)
Configuring the Driver Store	584	(1)
Adding Printers to the Driver Store	585	(1)
Configuring the iPrint Manager	586	(2)
Configuring Printers	588	(2)
Creating Printer Maps	590	(3)
Accessing Printers from Workstations	593	(1)
Accessing Printers from a Windows Workstation	593	(1)
Accessing Printers from a Linux Workstation	593	(1)
The iPrint Health Monitor	594	(1)
Managing Printers from iManager	595	(3)
Working with Banners	598	(1)
Working with Printer Pools	599	(1)
Summary	600	(3)
PART 3 Open Enterprise Server Web-Based Services
The Apache Web Server	603	(26)
Managing the Apache Web Server	603	(16)
Apache Installation and Configuration	604	(7)
Managing Apache Web Server Parameters	611	(3)
Managing Web Server Content	614	(1)
Extending Apache Functionality with Modules	615	(1)
Enabling Directory Mode	616	(1)
Connecting Apache to eDirectory Users	617	(2)
Managing the Tomcat Servlet Engine	619	(4)
Tomcat Servlet Container Overview	619	(1)
Tomcat Configuration	620	(3)
Searching the Web with QuickFinder	623	(4)
QuickFinder Benefits	623	(1)
QuickFinder's Architecture	623	(1)
Managing QuickFinder	624	(3)
MySQL	627	(1)
Summary	628	(1)
Using Virtual Office	629	(24)
Configuring Virtual Office	629	(7)
Configuring Virtual Office from the Software Installation Utility	629	(2)
Configuring Virtual Office from the Virtual Office Administration Interface	631	(5)
Using Virtual Office	636	(6)
Creating Virtual Teams	637	(1)
Joining Virtual Teams	638	(1)
Managing Virtual Teams	638	(3)
Using Virtual Teams	641	(1)
Viewing User Information with eGuide	642	(6)
Configuring eGuide	642	(5)
Using eGuide	647	(1)
Optimizing Virtual Office	648	(1)
Summary	649	(4)
PART 4 Advanced Services
Nsure Identity Manager	653	(52)
What Is Identity Manager?	654	(3)
The Nsure Identity Manager Architecture	654	(3)
Installing Nsure Identity Manager	657	(6)
Installing Nsure Identity Manager on OES - Linux	658	(2)
Installing Nsure Identity Manager on OES - NetWare	660	(3)
Drivers	663	(1)
Configuring the Delimited Text Driver	663	(29)
Configuring the eDirectory Driver	676	(5)
Configuring the Active Directory Driver	681	(11)
A Quick Guide to Troubleshooting Identity Manager	692	(1)
Logging and Reporting with Nsure Audit	692	(12)
Setting Up the Secure Logging Server	693	(9)
Configuring the DirXML Agent	702	(2)
Summary	704	(1)
Introduction to Novell Clustering Services	705	(28)
Introduction to Clustering	705	(4)
Major Components in a Cluster	705	(1)
Designing a Clustered Solution	706	(3)
Installing the Cluster Software	709	(16)
Installing NCS on OES - Linux	709	(2)
Installing NCS on OES - NetWare	711	(3)
Migrating a NetWare Cluster to Linux	714	(1)
Setting Up Novell Cluster Services	715	(10)
Managing Novell Clustering Services	725	(6)
Migrating Resources	725	(1)
Monitoring Cluster and Resource States	726	(2)
Cluster Console Commands	728	(1)
Displaying Cluster Reports and Event Logs	729	(2)
Summary	731	(2)
Using OpenWBEM for Server Health Monitoring	733	(12)
A New Management Infrastructure	733	(1)
Managing OpenWBEM in OES	734	(2)
Installing OpenWBEM	734	(1)
Starting and Stopping OpenWBEM	734	(1)
Managing the OpenWBEM Configuration	734	(2)
Health Monitoring	736	(7)
Types of Monitoring	736	(1)
Setting Up Servers for Health Monitoring	737	(4)
Monitoring Server Health	741	(2)
Summary	743	(2)
Index	745