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| Preface | |
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| Understanding NetWare 5 and NDS | |
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| Introduction | |
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| What Is NetWare 5? | |
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| Types of Networks | |
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| The NetWare 5 Network Operating System | |
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| The Novell Client Software | |
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| Main Features of NetWare 5 | |
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| What Is NDS? | |
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| The Directory and Directory Tree | |
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| Directory Objects | |
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| Object Properties and Values | |
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| NetWare 5 versus Windows NT | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Designing a NetWare 5 Network | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Importance of Designing Your NetWare 5 Network | |
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| Simplify Partitioning and Replication | |
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| Making It Easier to Add Network Services | |
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| Accommodating Future Growth | |
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| Making Navigating the Directory Tree More Intuitive | |
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| Establishing Naming Guidelines | |
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| Considering Partitioning, Replication, and Synchronization | |
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| Effects of Directory Partitioning | |
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| Types of Replicas | |
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| Synchronizing the Directory | |
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| Considering User Access | |
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| Collecting Information About Users' Needs | |
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| Developing Accessibility Guidelines | |
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| Creating Administration Guidelines | |
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| Designing the Directory Tree | |
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| Designing the Top Layer of the Directory Tree | |
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| Designing the Lower Layers of the Directory Tree | |
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| Preparing to Implement the Directory Tree Design | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Installing and Upgrading to NetWare 5 Servers | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding the NetWare 5 Server and Its Components | |
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| Introduction to NetWare 5 | |
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| Overview of NetWare 5 Components | |
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| NetWare 5 System Requirements | |
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| Minimum Hardware Requirements | |
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| Minimum Software Requirements | |
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| Installing NetWare 5 on a Fresh System | |
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| Upgrading to NetWare 5 | |
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| Using the Migration Wizard to Upgrade a NetWare 3.1x Server | |
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| Using NetWare 5's Install Software to Upgrade a NetWare 3.1x or 4.x Server | |
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| Migrating Your Network to Pure IP | |
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| Temporarily Keeping a Mixed-Protocol Network | |
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| Planning the Migration to Pure IP | |
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| The Basic Migration Process | |
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| Installation Tips and Tricks | |
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| Summary | |
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| Checklist for A NetWare 5 Install | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Installing, Upgrading, and Managing NetWare Clients | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Installing NetWare 5 Clients | |
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| Upgrading NetWare 5 Clients | |
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| Understanding Z.E.N. works | |
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| Using Z.E.N. works to Manage NetWare Clients | |
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| Creating Policy Package Objects | |
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| Enabling Policies | |
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| Modifying Default Policy Values | |
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| Associating Policy Packages with Other NDS Objects | |
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| Registering Workstations | |
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| Importing Registered Workstations | |
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| Setting Up Remote Control | |
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| Setting Up the Help Requester | |
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| Understanding Application Launcher | |
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| Understanding SnAppShot | |
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| Managing Clients with Application Launcher and SnAppShot | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Understanding and Choosing Network Management Tools | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding and Customizing ConsoleOne | |
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| Familiarizing Yourself with ConsoleOne | |
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| Customizing ConsoleOne | |
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| Understanding DNS/DHCP Management Console | |
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| Installing and Setting UP DNS/DHCP | |
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| Running the DNS/DHCP Management Console | |
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| Configuring Workstations to Use DNS | |
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| Understanding the Monitor NLM | |
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| Loading Monitor on the Server | |
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| Viewing Monitor Statistics and General Information | |
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| Working with the Monitor Utility | |
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| Understanding NetWare Administrator | |
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| Working with NetWare Administrator | |
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| Using NetWare Administrator to Manage the Directory | |
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| Managing the File System with NetWare Administrator | |
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| Understanding Storage Management Services | |
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| SMS Components | |
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| Enhanced Sbackup | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Managing NetWare 5 Servers | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding NetWare 5 Network Management | |
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| Administering the NetWare 5 Server with ConsoleOne | |
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| Changing the ConsoleOne Display | |
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| Modifying Keyboard and Other Settings Using ConsoleOne | |
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| Managing Server Files | |
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| Administering NDS | |
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| Using Monitor to Optimize the Server | |
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| Viewing Current Settings Using Monitor.nlm | |
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| Recording Server Parameters | |
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| Changing Parameter Values | |
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| Server Parameters You Can Change Using Monitor.nlm | |
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| Administering the Network Using NetWare Administrator | |
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| Creating and Managing NDS Objects | |
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| Setting Up and Managing Shortcuts to Network Resources | |
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| Implementing Remote Access | |
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| Accessing and Administering One Server's Console from Another Server Using ConsoleOne | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Securing the NetWare 5 Network | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding NetWare 5 Security | |
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| Establishing Physical Network Security | |
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| Securing the File Server | |
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| Applying NetWare's Secure Console Feature | |
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| Establishing a Secure Password for Remote Access | |
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| Using a Screen Saver and Secure Password | |
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| Understanding NDS Rights | |
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| NDS Object Rights | |
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| Property Rights | |
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| NDS Default Object and Property Rights | |
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| Understanding Login and File System Security | |
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| Login Security | |
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| File System Security | |
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| Effective Rights | |
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| Understanding Centralized and Distributed Management | |
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| Organizational Role Objects and Rights Assignments | |
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| Backing Up the Network | |
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| Implementing a Security Strategy | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Managing Users and Groups | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Managing User and Group Objects | |
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| Using NetWare Administrator | |
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| Modifying the Directory Tree Structure with NetWare Administrator | |
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| Using ConsoleOne to Create User Objects | |
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| Using Uimport to Create User Objects | |
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| Applying Security to User and Group Accounts | |
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| Creating Login Scripts | |
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| Setting Up Proper User Licensing | |
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| Assigning Objects to License Certificate Objects | |
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| Installing Additional Licenses | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Managing NDS | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Working with Partitions and Replicas | |
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| Working with Partitions | |
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| Keeping the NDS Tree Synchronized | |
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| Replica Synchronization | |
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| Time Synchronization | |
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| Merging Existing NDS Trees | |
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| Before the Merge | |
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| The Merge Procedure | |
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| After the Merge | |
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| Modifying the NDS Tree After Implementation | |
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| Maintaining NDS to Prevent Problems | |
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| Partition Manager (Partmgr) | |
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| NDS Manager | |
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| Dsrepair | |
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| Dsmerge | |
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| Another Useful Tool | |
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| Maintaining NDS to Prevent Problems | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Managing the File System | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding How NetWare Manages Files and Directories | |
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| Administering the File System Using Filer | |
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| Administering the File System Using NetWare Administrator | |
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| Assigning File and Directory Attributes | |
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| Setting Compression for Directories and Files | |
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| Assigning Trustees to Files and Directories | |
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| Restricting Hard Disk Space Usage | |
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| Viewing Volume Information | |
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| Administering the NSS File System | |
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| Using the Nwconfig.nlm | |
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| Using the NSS.nlm | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Managing Print Services | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding NDPS and Queue-based Printing | |
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| The NDPS Manager Object | |
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| The Printer Agent | |
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| Installing NDPS Printing | |
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| Installing NDPS During the NetWare 5 Server Install | |
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| Installing NDPS Using Nwconfig.nlm | |
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| Installing Queue-based Printing | |
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| Activating Each Printer | |
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| Creating and Configuring Printing Objects | |
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| Using the Print Services Quick Setup Option | |
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| Setting Up Print Service Assignments | |
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| Managing NDPS Printing | |
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| Creating the NDPS Manager Object | |
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| Creating Printer Agent and Printer Objects | |
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| Managing Print Jobs | |
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| Managing Queue-based Printing | |
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| Managing Print Queues | |
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| Managing Print Servers | |
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| Managing Printers | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Troubleshooting NetWare 5 Networks | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding Basic Troubleshooting Techniques | |
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| Trying a Quick Fix | |
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| Gathering Basic Information | |
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| Developing a Plan | |
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| Executing the Plan | |
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| Ensuring User Satisfaction | |
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| Documenting the Solution | |
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| Documenting Your Network | |
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| Diagnosing Network Problems | |
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| Troubleshooting and Repairing Network Hardware | |
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| Cabling | |
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| Storage Devices | |
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| Monitors | |
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| Other Devices | |
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| Troubleshooting and Repairing Network Software | |
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| Common Network Problems | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Preparing for and Recovering from a Network Disaster | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding Disasters and How They Affect Networks | |
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| Natural Disasters | |
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| Man-made Disasters | |
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| Planning for Disaster Recovery | |
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| What the Plan Should Include | |
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| How to Establish an Effective Plan | |
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| How to Help Prevent the Disaster | |
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| Understanding Network Documentation and Its Place in Disaster Recovery | |
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| Implementing a Disaster Recovery Plan | |
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| Getting Professional Help | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| Learning More About NetWare 5 Networks | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Understanding and Installing a FastTrack Server | |
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| Administering FastTrack Server | |
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| Using Server Manager | |
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| Understanding and Administering FTP Services | |
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| Managing the FTP Server | |
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| Installing and Using Novell's Online Documentation | |
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| Using AppNotes and NetNotes for More Information | |
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| Seeking and Getting Help | |
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| Summary | |
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| For More Information | |
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| NDS 8 and Other NetWare 5 Improvements | |
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| The Novell NetWare 5 Courses and Certification Tests | |
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| Index | |