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Greetings!

Year 2000 is half over and 2001 will be here before you know it. We hope
everyone is having an opportunity to enjoy some vacation time away from
the office. Enjoy the rest of the Summer!! (those in the northern
hemisphere, that is...)

  The TechNews Team
  Novell, Inc., the leading provider of Net services software
  www.novell.com

TechNews online will soon be updated with the August content at
http://www.novell.com/info/technews/
 
Novell July August TechNews
 
   Feature Articles:
     - NUI HOTlabs 2000 Tour
     - Novell Shareware Website
     - Useful Forums for Certification Testing
     - Two New ZEN Versions are Around the Corner
     - Novell Education Locator
     - Two New Novell Mastery Training Courses
   Notable Downloadables
   Let's Address the Press!
   Useful URLs
   AppNote Update
   Off the Cuff: Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems
 

NUI HOTlabs 2000 Tour
 
Novell Users International invites you to discover HOTlabs 2000 worldwide
tour. Each six-hour lab is a concentrated, hands-on experience designed
save you time, but still deliver skills you want.
 
Subjects include:
• NetWare® 5.1 Upgrade Lab featuring both 3x and 4x
• Troubleshooting TCP/IP with protocol analysis
  - Review functions of the OSI model, try various tools associated with
TCP/IP, diagnose
    data link Layer issues, troubleshoot packets at the network Layer and
resolve segment
    issues at the transport Layer
• NDS eDirectory for Linux
   - Come try Caldera's eServer and NDS. See how they work together, safe
and secure on
     our equipment.
 
Compaq, who is a tour sponsor and wants to make sure each training
experience is first hand, provides an Armada M300 notebook computer for
each student's use during the labs. However, Lab capacity is limited to
125 a day, so you are encouraged to register early to insure a seat. You
may attend each HOTlab for only $249 if you are an NUI member (a savings
of $50 each). To join NUI or to register click:
http://www.nuihotlabs.org/signup
 
Labs are produced for Novell Users International (NUI), in conjunction
with the Institute for Network Professionals and Wyne Island consulting
and are sponsored by Compaq, Intel, PowerQuest and Caldera Systems.
Together they form an educational partnership for Novell that makes this
quality, hands-on training possible.
 
By the way, NUI first released their NetWare 5.1 lab at Salt Lake's
BrainShare 2000 last March. Over 2200 attended with comments like this one
from Douglas Dersch: "Working in this lab and running through the upgrade
improved my ability to work with the operating system more than any class
or on-the-job experience could in the same amount of time." This same lab
served 350 networking professionals last May during BrainShare in Nice,
France and is now on a worldwide tour to over 100 cities.
 
PS if you work for an Authorized Novell reseller, be sure to check with
your boss for additional discount information or take a look on the
PartnerNet for details.
 
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Novell Shareware Website
 
Ever been on the hunt for a utility to accomplish some task of sorts in a
Novell environment and had no idea where to start? Well, here's a good
URL to bookmark: http://www.novellshareware.com/ . Dave's Novell
Shareware (as it's called) is a free service intended for NetWare
enthusiasts and authors of NetWare based software, shareware and freeware
alike. It is their intention to provide the thousands of visitors each
day, a free resource location for software and utilities for their
networks. Check it out, there's even forums where you can post questions!
 
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Useful Forums for Certification Testing
 
With the Novell CNE certification 5.1 requirement due by month end,
there's a lot of cramming going on! If you'd like to chat with others on
the topic, try visiting
http://networking.brainbuzz.com/boards/viewboardcategories.asp . Thanks to
Tom McKay of Compaq in Columbus, Ohio for providing that link! By the
way, the rest of http://www.brainbuzz.com is really useful too!
 
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Two New ZEN Versions are Around the Corner
 
Both ZENworks for Servers and ZENworks for Desktops are due for major
version upgrades within months! ZfD 3.0 is scheduled to ship in August
and ZfS 2.0 is due to be available in late October.
 
ZENworks for Desktops 3.0 will include an extensive list of new features
to include:
    Disconnected support - NAL applications/icons are available when not
on the LAN, NAL distributions can be burned to a CD,...
    Imaging - The ability to blast down images to workstations coupled
with NAL applications in one 'package' to rebuild a workstation
    Support for MSI applications
    Uninstall option for applications
    Enhanced Inventory - Much more scalable, supports Oracle and Sybase as
the repository with roll-up functionality, better reporting too
    Enhanced User, Workstation, and Remote Control policies
    Administration from ConsoleOne
 
ZENworks for Servers 2.0 will take the 1.0 release to the next level by
including the features and functionality of ManageWise. Besides being
able to centrally manage servers using the directory as ZfS 1.0 does
today, the 2.0 release will add the ability to proactively monitor servers
as well using SNMP. The concept of a centralized management console (like
ManageWise required) is eliminated as all databases are stored on the
network and ConsoleOne becomes the management interface.
 
Neither product is currently available in public beta and it's uncertain
whether there will be public betas. Information about the product will be
available soon at http://www.novell.com.
 
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Novell Education Locator
 
Novell Education has just implemented a brand new web site where
individuals seeking Novell training classes can search for an NAEC (Novell
Authorized Education Center) that is teaching a specific class during a
specific time period. A person can search by class, geographic location,
time frame, or any combination of the above. Check it out at
http://www.novell.com/education/locator/ .
 
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Two New Novell Mastery Training Courses
 
Novell Education's Advanced Technical Training is presenting two NEW
Mastery Training Courses. BorderManager and Advanced Solutions for
Win2K/NT with NDS. These classes are hands on and are designed to give you
the latest T3 (tips,tricks, and techniques).
 
BorderManager 3.5 Mastery Training
This course covers the many facets of the BorderManager products including
proxy services, vpn, caching, and authentication services. This class
will be taught by Jeff McMurdie, formerly of BorderManager backline and
Lindsay Curtis, who has also been teaching the NDS class.
 
Advanced NDS Integration with Windows NT/2000
This course covers the NT client, Citrix MetaFrame integration, and the
whole range of NT server integration products shipping as part of Tao,
including SLP DA for NT, eDirectory, Redirection 2.1, and DirXML for ADS.
This class will be taught by Jason Blackett, formerly of Worldwide Support
Services and Mike Gord from Premium Client support.
 
To register and/or find out additional information check out:
http://support.novell.com/additional/advtt/us/mastery.htm or call
1-800-228-7613.
 
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Notable Downloadables
 
Here's a list of some of the more noteworthy files that have been recently
made available for download at support.novell.com. Merely visit the URL,
select File Finder and enter the name of the desired file. To access
detailed information about the file before downloading it, visit the
Knowledgebase at http://support.novell.com/servlet/Knowledgebase and
search
for the Technical Information Document ID included with each file below.
 
This is NOT intended to be an all inclusive list of files.
 
By accessing the Novell File Finder at support.novell.com, you can also:
     Browse files by product
     Obtain the minimum patch list for all Novell products
     View the top 20 file downloads
     Check out the new files for that week
     Access the Novell Downloadable Software Index
     Download Novell Clients
 
 
NETWARE/NDS
 
Filename: DS411T.EXE
Size: 681583
Document ID: 2956812
Title: NDS Update for Netware 4.11, 4.2
Abstract: This update to Novell Directory Services is recommended for
Netware 4.11, and 4.2 servers.

Filename: SP1_ce.02
Size: 12675957
Document ID: 2956408
Title: SP1_ce.02
Abstract: This patch is for licensed NDS for Solaris Corporate Edition
users only. Please don't install this patch on Solaris servers running NDS
for Solaris 2.0 , NDS e-directory for Solaris or any other evaluation copy
of the same. This file is being released again after being placed under
the right product category. There is no change between this patch
sp1_ce.02 and the sp1_ce.01 patch that was released on 04/27/2000 except a
file format problem has been corrected.
 
Filename: sp1_edir.02
Size: 9547499
Document ID: 2956384
Title: sp1_edir.02
Abstract: This patch is for customers with valid NDS for e-directory
license only. This should not be installed on Solaris servers, installed
with product NDS for Solaris 2.0 or NDS for Solaris evaluation copy. This
file is being re-released after being put under right product category.
Files in this patch sp1_edir.02 are exactly same as the one released on
04/25/2000.
 

GROUPWISE/MESSAGING
 
Filename: gwafe510.exe
Size: 1900719
Document ID: 2944905
Title: GroupWise 5.x Archive FID Editor 1.0
Abstract: The GroupWise 5.x Archive FID Editor 1.0, GW5AFE.EXE, is
designed to assist GroupWise administrators in changing the internal
identifier of a user's message archive if the archive becomes inaccessible
as the result of a user move. Its use for any other purpose is not
supported by Novell Technical Services (NTS).
 

MANAGEWISE / ZENWORKS
 
Filename: mwinoc1h.exe
Size: 12787440
Document ID: 2957128
Title: ManageWise-Virus Signature14.00 Update W95/98
Abstract: This patch is for DOS, Windows3.x and Windows95/98
THERE ARE NEW CHANGES TO THIS PATCH AND THE PROCEDURES FOR INSTALLATION.
PLEASE SEE THE README UNDER INSTALL.
These new changes will require some action on your part , that will be to
go to the CA web site and upgrade your Inoculan 4.0
installation to InoculateIT 4.5. See details inside !!!!
This is the latest Engine and Signature version available from CA. See the
web site at CA at URL : http://support.cai.com/Download/virussig.html for
the current viruses detected. The batch files will install the required
files for you on ONE server. We recommend that you use software
distribution software to push these updates out to other servers. You must
configure SUPDATE yourself to move any other required files to other
servers. Frequently on support.novell.com ,the Min Patch list, the patches
may not be the latest available as the signature files come out at a rapid
rate.
 
Filename: mwinoc2h.exe
Size: 8264383
Document ID: 2957130
Title: InocuLAN v4.0 for Win NT - Sig 14.00 & SP 2A
Abstract: This is the virus signature update and service pack for InocuLAN
v4.0 for Windows NT for the Intel platform only.
This patch can be used for either ManageWise 2.5 or 2.6.
 

BORDERMANAGER
 
None this month!
 

MISCELLANEOUS
 
Filename: saa4pt1.exe
Size: 169062
Document ID: 2957027
Title: Updates for NetWare SAA v4
Abstract: Updates for NetWare for SAA v4.
 
Filename: b9533.exe
Size: 14003411
Document ID: 2957145
Title: BETA - Novell Client v3.3 For Windows 95/98
Abstract: BETA - Novell Client v3.3 For Windows 95/98
These notes describe new features and some issues that have not been
resolved for this release of the Novell Client for Windows 95/98 software.
 Most of these issues will be resolved in future releases.
This release supports workstations running the following versions of
Windows:
    * Windows 95a
    * Windows 95b
    * Windows 95c
    * Windows 98
    * Windows 98 SE
  This release does not support the original release of Windows 95.
 
Filename: bnt48.exe
Size: 14557919
Document ID: 2957146
Title: BETA - Novell Client v4.8 for Windows NT/2000
Abstract: BETA - Novell Client v4.8 for Windows NT/2000.
 

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Let's Address the Press...
 
This section of TechNews is dedicated to noteworthy press releases
regarding Novell Product Announcements, Reviews, etc...
To view these Novell's press releases for the past month, visit:
     http://www.novell.com/press/index.html
 
 - Novell Delivers Industry's Most Complete Directory-Enabled Single
Sign-on Software
 - Novell's DirXML Provides Foundation for eBusiness
 
For Novell in the News articles, visit:
    http://www.novell.com/lead_stories/inthenews.html
 
   - Novell, Others Win Relaxed Encryption Rules Covering 23 Nations
           Bloomberg News - July 17, 2000
  - 'One Net' key to Novell's Strategy
           National Post - July 15, 2000
  - Microsoft.Net: The Week After
           ZDNet News - June 29, 2000
  - Super Glue
           Internet Week - June 26, 2000
  - Product Quality Earns Novell NOS Lead
           Computer Reseller News - June 16, 2000
  - Eric Schmidt of Novell: New Strategy has Sharper Focus
           FT.com - June 7, 2000
 
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Useful URLs
 
The Mother of All Tech Sites
    http://www.brainbuzz.com/
 
Novell Shareware Website
   http://www.novellshareware.com/
 
BrainShare on Tour Registration
   
http://www.novell.com/cgi-bin/tracker.pl?JUMP=braintour&CODE=SEM104EM1000229
or call 1-800-840-4736
 
Novell Advanced Technical Training seminars scheduled through Q4.
   https://www.wes-scs.com/pep/pepcalendar/main.asp
 
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AppNotes Update - July
 
Novell has been publishing AppNotes (a.k.a. Application Notes) for almost
as long as there has been NetWare. This monthly publication provides
technical insight into Novell products and network technologies through
articles written by Novell developers, consultants, and systems engineers.
 It is available in hard copy via a monthly subscription or can be
downloaded from the Novell web site at
http://developer.novell.com/research/appnotes.htm. At that site, you can
access every issue of AppNotes that was ever published along with the July
issue which includes these topics:
 
 - An Introduction to Novell's DirXML
      Offers an introduction to Novell's DirXML technology, starting with
brief descriptions of XML
      and NDS eDirectory and how they fit together, as well as a few
details on the DirXML architecture.
 
- What It Really Means to Be Integrated with NDS eDirectory
      Takes a big­picture look at what true directory integration is and
provides a few examples for
       technical analysts, administrators, and programmers.
 
- System Requirements for NDS eDirectory
     Summarizes the system requirements for NDS eDirectory on the various
platforms it supports,
     and outlines the adjustments you can make for better performance.
 
- Novell eGuide: One-Click Connection to Directory-Based Information
     Provides an overview of Novell eGuide and its features and benefits,
summarizes its installation
     and configuration, and addresses various product usage and
development topics.
 
- How to Supercharge LDAP Searches with NDS eDirectory Indexes
     Shows how to improve eDirectory search performance by efficiently
managing indexes.
     
- How to Use Metrowerks CodeWarrior Professional Development Kit for
NetWare
     Takes you through the steps involved in creating a Metrowerks
CodeWarrior project, then
     compiling and linking that project into a working application.
 
- Building an NDS-enabled Application Using Visual Basic and the Novell
Controls for ActiveX, Part 1
     This course shows you how to develop a complete, working application,
using Visual Basic and the
     Novell Controls for ActiveX.
 
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Off the Cuff: Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems
 
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In
the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started
going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you, but first,
let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up. He then
asked, "Who still wants it?" Still, the hands were up in the air." "Well,"
he continued, "what if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and
started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now
crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" Still the hands went into
the air. "My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No
matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not
decrease in value. It was still worth $20."
 
"Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the
dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way."
"We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or
what will happen, you will never lose your value: dirty or clean, crumpled
or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who love you." "The
worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but in WHO WE
ARE. You are special. Don't ever forget it."
 
Count your blessings, not your problems.
 
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