Register your product to gain access to bonus material or receive a coupon.
Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, SUSE LINUX Edition
- By Jeffrey Harris, Mike Latimer
- Published May 13, 2005 by Novell Press.
EPUB (Watermarked)
- Sorry, this book is no longer in print.
- About Watermarked eBooks
This EPUB will be accessible from your Account page after purchase.
This eBook requires no passwords or activation to read. We customize your eBook by discreetly watermarking it with your name, making it uniquely yours.
Description
- Copyright 2005
- Dimensions: 6" x 9"
- Edition: 1st
- EPUB (Watermarked)
- ISBN-10: 0-672-33267-1
- ISBN-13: 978-0-672-33267-8
As an administrator of a Novell® Open Enterprise Server (OES) on a SUSE® LINUX system, you are looking for ways to leverage it as a platform for delivering Novell's robust network services. Look no further. Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, SUSE LINUX Edition provides you with the information that you need to take advantage of Novell rich array of nework management tools on a SUSE-powered system. By focusing on the implementation of OES on the SUSE LINUX platform, administrators learn how to integrate the benefits of OES in an existing environment. While this is not a reference work for network theory, protocols or architectures, it will provide the reader with a brief introduction to the concepts necessary to understand features of the product. Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, SUSE LINUX Edition provides you with quick access to the information about the technologies, concepts and techniques that you need to get the job done.
Sample Content
Table of Contents
I. OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER OVERVIEW.
1. Introduction to Open Enterprise Server.
Instant Access.
Why Open Enterprise Server?
What Is Open Enterprise Server?
2. Installing OES for Linux.
Instant Access.
Preparing to Install.
Configure Installation Source.
Installing OES Linux.
Upgrading SLES9 to OES.
Getting Ready for OES Linux.
Server Hardware Planning.
Partition Planning.
eDirectory Planning.
Network Preparation.
Installing OES Linux.
Preparing to Install OES Linux.
Installing a New OES Linux Server.
Upgrading SLES9 to OES Linux.
Common Post-Installation Tasks for OES Linux.
Verifying Your OES Linux Installation.
Post-Install OES Component Configuration.
Updating OES Linux Components Using Red-Carpet.
3. Working with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.
Instant Access.
Logging in to Linux.
Local Account Files.
The Root Administrator Account.
The Login Process.
Switching Identities.
The Shell and the GUI.
The Shell.
The SLES Graphical Environment.
Finding Your Way.
System Filesystem.
Filesystem Permissions.
Getting Help.
Console-Based Help.
Graphical Help Systems.
Editing Text Files.
The vi Utility.
4. OES Linux Clients.
Instant Access.
The Novell Client and OES Linux.
Installing/Upgrading the Novell Client.
Configuring the Novell Client.
The NICI Client.
Integrating the NMAS Client.
Mapping Drives to Servers with NetDrive Client.
Accessing Files Through Native Linux Methods.
Getting the Latest Client Software.
The Traditional Novell Client.
Installing the Client Software.
Removing the Client Software.
Installing from a Web Server.
Upgrading the Novell Client.
Novell Client Install Manager.
Novell Client Upgrade Agent.
Automatic Client Upgrade.
The Client Login.
NDS Tab.
Script Tab.
Dial-up Tab.
NMAS Tab.
Configuring the Client.
NetIdentity.
Other Novell Clients.
NICI Client.
NMAS Client.
NetDrive Client.
Accessing OES Through Native Linux Methods.
Network File System (NFS).
Samba.
5. OES Management Tools.
Instant Access.
Welcome Pages.
ConsoleOne.
iManager.
Novell Remote Manager.
iMonitor.
Welcome Pages.
ConsoleOne.
iManager.
Installing iManager.
iManager Basics.
Role-Based Management with iManager.
Novell Remote Manager.
Accessing NRM.
NRM Basics.
iMonitor.
Installing iMonitor.
iMonitor Basics.
II. OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE.
6. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Management.
Instant Access.
SLES Startup Procedures.
Bootloader Configuration.
Daemon Initialization.
Summary of the SLES Startup Process.
Interacting with Processes.
Introduction to Linux Kernel Management.
Kernel Sources.
Working with Kernel Modules.
Managing SLES with YaST.
Software.
Hardware.
System.
Network Devices.
Network Services.
Security and Users.
Misc.
SuSEconfig.
Updating OES Linux.
Activating and Using red-carpet (Graphical).
Activating and Using rug (Terminal).
Monitoring SLES with Health Monitoring Services.
Installing HMS.
Configuring HMS.
Troubleshooting.
System Log Files.
/proc and /sys Filesystems.
Rescue Mode.
Troubleshooting Utilities.
7. Novell eDirectory Management.
Instant Access.
Managing eDirectory Objects.
Managing Replicas and Partitions.
Using Indexes.
Merging eDirectory Trees.
Using Additional Services with eDirectory.
Troubleshooting.
What Is eDirectory?
eDirectory Architecture.
Physical Database.
Rules Governing Data.
Organization of Data.
eDirectory Tree Design.
Top of the Tree Reflects Physical Layout.
Bottom of the Tree Reflects Organizational Structure.
Organize Objects to Facilitate Access and Administration.
Partition and Replicate for Scalability and Fault Tolerance.
Managing eDirectory.
Partition Operations.
Replica Operations.
Tree Operations.
Monitoring and Maintaining eDirectory.
Using LDAP with eDirectory.
Installing LDAP Services.
Connecting via LDAP.
DNS and DHCP Services.
Installing DNS and DHCP Services.
Configuring DHCP Services.
Configuring DNS Services.
8. Users and Network Security.
Instant Access.
Creating Users and Groups.
Ensuring Login Security.
Working with eDirectory Security.
Overview of Users in OES Linux.
Native eDirectory.
LDAP.
eDirectory User-Related Objects.
The User Object.
The Group Object.
The Organizational Role.
eDirectory Authentication.
Novell Modular Authentication Service.
Installing NMAS.
eDirectory Login Controls.
eDirectory Authorization.
Access Control Lists.
Inheritance.
Inherited Rights Filters.
Explicit Rights.
Security Equivalence.
Effective Rights.
Role-Based Administration.
File System Authorization.
Provisioning Linux Users.
Linux User Management.
Samba User Management.
9. OES Clustering Services.
Instant Access.
Installing Novell Cluster Services.
Configuring Clusters.
Monitoring Clusters.
Clustering Benefits.
Clustering Fundamentals.
Clustering Terminology.
Master Node.
Cluster-Enabled Volume.
Cluster Resource.
Heartbeats and the Split-Brain Detector.
Fan-Out Failover.
Installing Novell Cluster Services.
Configuring the Shared Disk System.
Installing Novell Cluster Services.
Converting NetWare Clusters to Linux.
Configuring Novell Cluster Services.
IP Address/Port.
Quorum Triggers.
Notification.
Priorities.
Protocols.
Cluster Node Properties.
Always-Available File Access.
Cluster-Enabling a Volume After Pool Creation.
Cluster-Enabling a Storage Pool After Creation.
Modifying Node Assignment for a Storage Pool.
Configuring Storage Pool Policies.
Always-Available Network Services.
Cluster Resource Applications.
Cluster-Enabling an Application.
Assign Nodes to the Cluster-Enabled Resource.
Configure Clustered Resource Policies.
Migrating a Cluster Resource.
Configuring Load and Unload Scripts.
Understanding Resource States.
10. Identity Manager Bundle Edition.
Instant Access.
Installing Identity Manager Bundle Edition.
Configuring Identity Manager Bundle Edition.
How Identity Manager Works.
Installing the Identity Manager Engine.
Installing Remote Loaders and Drivers.
Installing Identity Manager on a Secondary eDirectory Tree.
Configuring an Identity Manager Driver.
Identity Manager Password Synchronization.
III. OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER USER ACCESS.
11. OES Linux File Storage and Management.
Instant Access.
Managing Logical Volumes.
Managing Disk Space.
Managing Files.
NSS Directory and File Security.
Backing Up and Restoring Files.
Novell Storage Services.
Planning the Filesystem.
Working with NSS Volumes.
Console-Based NSS Management Utilities.
Repairing NSS Pools.
Saving Disk Space.
NSS Data Security.
Filesystem Trustee Rights.
File and Directory Attributes.
Backing Up and Restoring Files.
Planning a Backup Strategy.
Storage Management Services (SMS).
Preparing to Back Up.
12. OES Linux File Access.
Instant Access.
Using NetStorage.
Working with NetDrive.
Synchronizing Files with Novell iFolder.
Introduction to Novell File Access.
NetStorage.
Installing NetStorage.
Configuring NetStorage.
Using NetStorage.
Novell NetDrive.
NetDrive Prerequisites.
Using NetDrive.
Adding a Site to NetDrive.
Novell iFolder.
iFolder Prerequisites.
Installing iFolder.
Configuring iFolder.
Using iFolder.
FTP Server.
Installing FTP Server.
Configuring the FTP Server.
13. OES Printing Services.
Instant Access.
Installing and Configuring iPrint.
Working with iPrint.
Defining Print Options.
Printing Jobs.
Introduction to OES Printing.
iPrint Components.
Installing iPrint.
Configuring iPrint.
Accessing iPrint Printers.
Location-Based Printing.
Printer Availability on Workstations.
Setting Up a Secure Printing Environment.
Print Access Control.
Securing iPrint with SSL.
IV. OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER WEB SERVICES.
14. OES Foundations.
Instant Access.
Installing Apache Web Server and Tomcat Servlet Engine.
Managing Apache Web Server.
Managing Tomcat Servlet Engine.
Apache Web Server.
Installing Apache Web Server.
Apache Web Server Configuration.
Storing Web Content.
Hosting Multiple Websites.
Apache Modules.
Adding Content to Your Website.
Publishing Content to a Website.
Apache Web Server Management.
Tomcat Servlet Engine.
Installing and Configuring Tomcat.
Managing Tomcat.
Tomcat Log Files.
15. OES Web Services.
Instant Access.
Using Virtual Office.
Working with Novell QuickFinder.
Working with eGuide.
Novell Virtual Office.
Installing Virtual Office.
Preparing Virtual Office for Use.
Virtual Teams.
Novell QuickFinder.
QuickFinder Capabilities.
Installing QuickFinder.
QuickFinder Basics.
Testing QuickFinder.
Working with QuickFinder.
Managing QuickFinder.
Managing Search Sites.
Novell eGuide.
Installing eGuide.
Configuring eGuide.
Using eGuide.
Additional OES Linux Web Services.
MySQL.
Perl and PHP Scripting Support.
V. APPENDIXES.
Appendix A: The Most Essential Linux Commands.
Getting Help.
File Management.
Permissions and Identity.
Viewing Files.
Text Processing.
Finding Files and Text.
Regular Expressions.
Environmental Commands.
Working with Processes.
Troubleshooting Tools.
Compression Utilities.
Networking Utilities.
Working with Filesystems.
System Shutdown and Restart.
Appendix B: eDirectory Reference Materials.
eDirectory Background Processes.
Database Initialization.
Flat Cleaner.
Janitor.
Replica Sync.
Replica Purger.
Limber.
Backlinker.
Schema Sync.
Time Sync.
DSTrace with iMonitor.
Repairing eDirectory with DSRepair.
Unattended Full Repair (ndsrepair —U).
DSRepair Monitor Operations.
DSRepair Repair Operations.
DSRepair Advanced Options.
eDirectory Errors.
eDirectory Agent Errors.
Operating System Errors.
Client Errors.
Other eDirectory Errors.
Appendix C: Where to Go for More Information.
General Novell Product Information.
Novell on the Internet.
Novell Cool Solutions.
Novell AppNotes.
Novell Connection.
Novell Technical Support.
Novell Ngage.
DeveloperNet: Novell’s Developer Support.
Novell Training Classes and Certification.
Advanced Technical Training.
Novell Users International.
Network Professional Association.
Index.