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Here's the September edition, lots of great info! The TechNews web site
should be updated with the September content very soon.

Hope you find it beneficial!

The TechNews Team

Read TechNews online at http://www.novell.com/info/technews/
 
Novell September 2000 TechNews
 
   Feature Articles:
     - Novell Delivers New Desktop Management Power to eBusiness
     - Novell's Next Generation Net Services Platform: NetWare 6
     - NUI Technical Resource CD - Free!
     - DS Analyzer: Troubleshooting NDS Made Easy!
     - instantme 2.0
   Notable Downloadables
   Let's Address the Press!
   Useful URLs
   AppNote Update
   Off the Cuff: Axioms & Ponderables
 

Novell Delivers New Desktop Management Power to eBusiness
 
ZENworks for Desktops 3 reduces cost of managing user workstations by
nearly 50 percent
 
• Directory-based product simplifies desktop management for mobile users
• Securely extends networks by allowing administrators to centrally manage
and personalize company desktops
• Accelerates eBusiness transformations by freeing IT staffs from
time-consuming, repetitive maintenance tasks
 
On August 22nd, we announced the availability of ZENworks for Desktops 3,
Net services software that reduces the cost of managing user workstations
by nearly 50 percent (source: IDC). Built on Novell's eDirectory
technology, ZENworks for Desktops simplifies desktop management and
securely extends networks by allowing administrators to centrally manage
and personalize company desktops, including those of mobile users. With
support for all Windows* desktops, including Windows 2000, ZENworks for
Desktops 3 accelerates a company's transformation to eBusiness by allowing
automated software distribution, remote desktop management and
self-healing capabilities for applications. ZENworks for Desktops 3 frees
IT staffs from time-consuming, repetitive maintenance tasks, allowing them
to focus on more strategic technology challenges.
 
New features include mobile user support via disconnected applications,
workstation hard drive imaging, automated workstation importing into NDS,
support for Microsoft's MSI technology, enhanced inventory and reporting,
ConsoleOne based administration, and MORE!! Check out the full press
release at http://www.novell.com/press/index.html and/or visit the product
web site at http://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/desktops/ .
 
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Novell's Next Generation Net Services Platform: NetWare 6
 
• Next-generation NetWare provides critical network-based information
storage and consolidation
• New storage capabilities are the most powerful ever, paving the way for
customers' move to eBusiness
• Next-generation NetWare to meet demands of global data centers of all
sizes, complementing NetWare 5.1 and Novell Small Business Suite 5.1
products
 
No, NetWare 6 is not shipping, calm down. Six-Pack, as it was code named
up till now, is and has been for some time, in the works! We recently
announced the next generation of the NetWare® Net services platform to
manage the exploding need for ever-larger amounts of network-based
information storage. Novell's next generation NetWare will integrate
heterogeneous corporate networks into the emerging one Net economy as
companies make the jump to eBusiness. Built on proven, market-leading
reliability and security, the next version of NetWare gains important new
network storage management capabilities that integrate file, messaging,
database and directory storage for Web-based one Net solutions. In
addition, it supports fail-safe clustered arrays of up to 32 servers to
make it the optimal platform for deploying Net services software.
 
New features being developed include NSS as the native file system (the
file system as we know it today - gone! All outstanding NSS issues -
resolved!), DFS (Distributed File System), vastly improved SMP support,
and numerous others. Plans are to go into public beta before year end and
to ship before mid-2001. To read the full press release, check out
http://www.novell.com/press/index.html .
 
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NUI Technical Resource CD - Free!
 
Who said you can't get something for nothing! Ok, so I guess you DO need
to visit the NUI (Novell Users International) web site at
http://www.nuinet.com/free and fill out a form which takes all of about 5
minutes, but I think you'll find it well worth it!
 
NUI has been around almost as long as NetWare and their mission has always
been to assist the Novell user community across the globe. Although their
Technical Resource CD is not new, this may be the first time you've heard
of it. This edition includes:
 
    NDS for Linux 100-user license
    Caldera’s eServer 2.3)
    Patches, fixes, updates
    AppNote archives
    Test preps
    and many more vital networking resources just waiting for you to
discover
 
Take the time to fill out the online form and 3-4 weeks later the CD will
arrive at your doorstep/desk. The 5 minutes will be well spent!
 
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DS Analyzer: Troubleshooting NDS Made Easy!
 
Go ahead, look inside! With NetPro’s DS Analyzer you can pop the hood on
NDS eDirectory and get to the root of your directory problems! DS Analyzer
gathers directory traffic and utilization data from across the entire
network and displays it in a graphical format from every possible
perspective, including servers, partitions, containers, clients, objects,
and NDS eDirectory background processes. With DS Analyzer, you can view
traffic reports over any period of time and drill down on the data until
problem areas are fully exposed. And you can use the information to
analyze, troubleshoot and tune your directory for the best possible
performance. Why not eliminate endless hours of server-by-server
troubleshooting and try DS Analyzer for yourself? The experts at Novell
Consulting use DS Analyzer to troubleshoot their clients’ directory
problems – shouldn’t you? Request an evaluation copy of DS Analyzer today
at: http://www.netpro.com/dsanalyzer/technews
 
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instantme 2.0
 
What's instantme you ask? It's a combination of instant messaging
technology (of AOL fame) + digitalme to create a huge breakthrough in
instant messaging! A user can store his/her instant messenger credentials
and buddy lists in a secure digitalme store on the Internet (digitalme).
You can keep separate im identities and lists (if you want) for each
digitalme meCard personality you create. Have it all available from any
computer anywhere on the net! Plus all the other enhancements in
instantme 2.0 detailed in the partial press release below. Get yours now!
 
Novell Delivers Secure Instant Messaging for Critical eBusiness
Communication
 
 Novell instantme is the only product that provides secure instant
messaging within AOL's Buddy List Network
 Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of eBusiness communication
exchanged over intranets, extranets and the Internet
 CUseeMe technology adds audio and video conferencing
 
Novell, Inc., the leading supplier of Net services software, today
announced the availability of Novell instantme™ 2.0, which enables fast,
secure communications on the Net. One of the industry's first secure
instant messaging products, Novell instantme 2.0 includes audio and video
communication, security technologies like encryption and digital
certificates, and is the only product that provides secure instant
messaging within America Online's Buddy List Network the world's largest
instant messaging community. Developed in conjunction with AOL, Novell
instantme 2.0 enables critical eBusiness communication by ensuring the
integrity and confidentiality of all communication exchanged over
intranets, extranets or the Internet.
 
For the full press release, check out
http://www.novell.com/press/index.html . Licenses to Novell instantme 2.0
are available as a free download that supports Windows* 95, Windows 98, NT
and Windows 2000. Users can download the software by going to
http://www.novell.com/instantme.
 
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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: 32ft1.exe
Size: 400304
Document ID: 2937652
Title: 32FT1.EXE, 3.2 Enh Pack Updates
Abstract: Updates to the NetWare 3.2 Enhancement Pack.
 
Filename: strtl8a.exe
Size: 250945
Document ID: 2955223
Title: Streams, Spxs, Tli, Ipxs for NetWare 3.x/4.10
Abstract: This file contains updated STREAMS, TLI, SPXS, and IPXS NLM
files.
This update is only for NetWare 3.11 & 3.2 and NetWare 4.10.
 
Filename: DS8E.EXE
Size: 2705402
Document ID: 2957288
Title: eDirectory/CE (NDS 8) Update
Abstract: NDS8 Update for eDirectory running on NetWare 5.0
*** YOU MUST INSTALL NICI 1.5.3 OR HIGHER BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PATCH !!!
***
*** Note: This is an additional patch if you are running eDirectory only.
***
*** This does NOT supercede SP 5 for NetWare 5.0 ***
*** The ONLY difference between DS8D.EXE and DS8E.EXE is an install script
change which adds support for NICI 1.5.3 using 56bit encryption. Previous
versions of the install script would abort the install if the 56bit
encryption was installed. There is NO other changes included in this
release. If you previously downloaded DS8D.EXE and successfully installed
it, you DO NOT have to re-download this patch and re-apply the patch.
 
Filename: n8slinux.Z
Size: 4983039
Document ID: 2956577
Title: n8slinux.Z
Abstract: This patch is for customers running licensed version of
e-directory or NDS corporate edition on Linux. Please don't apply this
patch on Linux servers running trial version of the product. This patch
is put in compressed format and is same as n8slinux.01.
 
Filename: SecExp64.Z
Size: 5016153
Document ID: 2956617
Title: SecExp64.Z
Abstract: This patch adds security components to your NDS e-directory or
corporate edition on Solaris 7 when the kernel is booted in 64-bit mode.
Please use command "isainfo -b" to determine if Solaris kernel can support
64-bit device drivers. This patch contains 56 bit security components.
 
Filename: SecUS64.Z
Size: 5457221
Document ID: 2956692
Title: SecUS64.Z
Abstract: This patch adds 128 bit security components to your NDS
e-directory or corporate edition on Solaris 7 when the kernel is booted in
64-bit mode.
 
Filename: sp1ce.Z
Size: 9807157
Document ID: 2956408
Title: sp1ce.Z
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 put in proper
zip format. There is no change between this patch and sp1_ce.02 or
sp1_ce.01 patch.
 
Filename: sp1edir.Z
Size: 7345027
Document ID: 2956384
Title: sp1edir.Z
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 in zip format.Files in this
patch are exactly same as the one released on 04/25/2000 under the name
sp1_edir.01 as well as under the name sp1_edir.02.
 

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).
 
Filename: G5NOTMB1.EXE
Size: 3252251
Document ID: 2957321
Title: BETA GW Archive Migration Util - Lotus Notes
Abstract: The GroupWise ® Archive Migration Utility for Lotus Notes*
provides you the functionality to convert Lotus Notes archives (*.NSF)
into a GroupWise 5.x archive. This includes the ability to select multiple
Lotus Notes archives across systems on the network and migrate them to
GroupWise archives. The Lotus Notes messages are archived in two different
subfolders within the Cabinet folder in GroupWise.
 
 
MANAGEWISE / ZENWORKS
 
Filename: zfd2pt3a.exe
Size: 2404534
Document ID: 2957173
Title: Updates to ZENworks 2 with Support Pack 1
Abstract: This file contains updated files for the ZENworks for Desktops 2
(Full) product with Support Pack 1 (ZFD2SP1.EXE). This update may be used
for ZENworks for Desktops 2 International version. Do not use this update
file to update ZENworks 1.0, ZENworks 1.1, or ZENworks Starter Pack
versions.
 
Filename: ZFN101.exe
Size: 31452136
Document ID: 2957291
Title: ZENworks for Networks 1.01
Abstract: Update for ZENworks for Networks 1.0.
ZENworks for Networks 1.01 is a Novell Quality of Service (QoS) solution.
It is also a powerful configuration management solution that leverages the
power of NDS software to configure and manage switches, routers, and
network traffic. It is the first product in Novell's Directory Enabled
Network (DEN) initiative to automate the configuration management of
devices.
 
 
BORDERMANAGER
 
Filename: bmas204.exe
Size: 185953
Document ID: 2955609
Title: RADIUS version 2.04
Abstract: Updated RADIUS.NLM for BorderManager Authentication Service
versions 2.0x and 3.0x.
This version of RADIUS should NOT be used with RADIUS Services for NDS
version 1.0 or BorderManager Authentication Services 3.5 (included in
BMEE3.5). This new RADIUS.NLM contains intelligent retry handling.
 
Filename: bmas3502.exe
Size: 225362
Document ID: 2955804
Title: RADIUS.NLM for BMAS 3.5
Abstract: The current version of RADIUS.NLM for BMAS 3.5 (Included in
BorderManager Enterprise Edition 3.5).
This update should NOT be used for BMAS 2.0/3.0 or RADIUS Services for NDS
1.0. This version of RADIUS contains several fixes since BM35SP1.EXE and
BMAS3501.EXE and is recommended for all customers running BMAS 3.5.
 

MISCELLANEOUS
 
Filename: nt471pt2.exe
Size: 765887
Document ID: 2957290
Title: Novell Client 4.71 Windows NT/2000 Updates
Abstract: Updates for the Novell Client 4.71 for Windows NT/2000.
Changes Since NT471PT1.EXE:
  - Back rev'd LOGINW32.DLL
  - Added SRVLOC.SYS
 
Filename: 95321pt3.exe
Size: 523321
Document ID: 2956853
Title: Novell Client 3.21 for Windows 95/98 Updates
Abstract: Updates for the Novell Client 3.21 for Windows 95/98.
Also contained are the Microsoft Policy Editor administrator templates
(ADM files) for the Novell Client 3.2/3.21 for Windows 95/98.
 
Filename: b39533.exe
Size: 13431312
Document ID: 2957241
Title: Novell Client v3.3 For Windows 95/98
Abstract: Release Candidate - Novell Client v3.3 For Windows 95/98
These notes describe issues that have not been resolved for this release
of the Novell* Client* for Windows** 95/98 software.
This release supports workstations running the following versions of
Windows:
  * Windows 95a
  * Windows 95b
  * Windows 95c
  * Windows 98
  * Windows 98 SE
  * Windows ME
This release does not support the original release of Windows 95.
 
Filename: b3nt48.exe
Size: 13991937
Document ID: 2957242
Title: Novell Client v4.8 for Windows NT/2000
Abstract: Release Candidate - Novell Client v4.8 for Windows NT/2000.
 
Filename: certsrv.exe
Size: 2079367
Document ID: 2957281
Title: Updates for Novell Certificate Server v2.0.2
Abstract: This update is for Novell Certificate Server v2.0.2.
 
Filename: ffwnt1a.exe
Size: 263164
Document ID: 2955836
Title: NT Firewall Patch ver.1a 1/25/00
Abstract:This file includes the following changes for the NT Firewall.
(1) To support ICSA certification requirements, NT firewall's logging
features have been enhanced.
(2) To access a service (below TCP/UDP port 1024) running on the firewall
host, there must be an explicit policy or rule.
 
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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 and Industry-Leading Partners Deliver Comprehensive One
   - Novell OnDemand Enables Service Provider Market to Rapidly Grow
   - Novell's Next Generation NetWare to Address Exploding Market for
Storage Area Networks and Net Services Software Hosting
   - Novell Delivers New Desktop Management Power to eBusiness
   - Novell Reports Third Fiscal Quarter 2000 Results: Revenue of $270
Million and Earnings of $0.03 Per Share
   - Novell's Net Services Software Simplifies and Secures eBusiness for
ON Semiconductor
   - Computer Sciences Corporation Joins Novell's Consultant & Systems
Integrator Alliance Program
   - Novell Delivers Secure Instant Messaging for Critical eBusiness
Communication
   - Novell Net Publisher Adds Security and Simplicity to Web Publishing
 
For Novell in the News articles, visit:
    http://www.novell.com/lead_stories/inthenews.html
 
   - The Cross-Platform Challenge
      - Network Computing - August 21, 2000
   - Novell: Greatness Beyond the Grasp
      - Network Computing - August 21, 2000
   - Computer Sciences Corp. to Use Novell Software
      - The Salt Lake City Tribune - August 15, 2000
   - Novell Lays Out Two-year NetWare Roadmap
      - Network World - August 14, 2000
   - Novell Sets Out Road Map
      - InfoWorld.com - August 11, 2000
   - Vendors Look to Ease Directory Synchronization
      - Network World - July 31, 2000
 
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Useful URLs
 
Novell Cool Solutions Q and A - Novell Licensing, NLS
  http://www.novell.com/coolsolutions/nds/ask_the_experts.html
 
Novell Partner solutions Guide
  http://developer.novell.com/npsguide/
 
Novell & Microsoft networking tips and tricks are available on-line - lots
of material on ZENworks and more
  http://www.ithowto.com/default.htm
 
3rd Party ZENworks Tool: ZENith
   ZENith is an add-on tool for all versions of ZENworks. It reduces the
workload of network administrators by automating and simplifying many of
 the tasks performed when administering applications in a ZENworks
environment. Check it out at
http://www.performingpcs.com.au/zenith/#KeyFeatures
 
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AppNotes Update - August
 
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
August issue which includes these topics:
 
 - Using Novell Net Publisher to Publish, Share, and Store Files on the
Web
      Examines the business needs associated with Web publishing,
establishes criteria for an effective Web publishing solution, and
      shows how Net Publisher meets enterprise needs for ease of use,
manageability, and security.
  - Protecting Your Network from Hackers with Advanced BorderManager
Packet Filtering
      Addresses how to optimize the packet filters used by BorderManager
to increase security and provides practical information on how to work
  with packet filters in configuring and administering firewalls.
  - Migrating from NT to NetWare with the NetWare Migration Wizard
      Introduces the new NetWare Migration Utility 4.0 and shows how it
can be used to migrate a network from Windows NT to NetWare 5.x.
  - Choosing a Scripting Language on NetWare
      Examines the scripting languages available on NetWare: Novell Script
for NetWare, Perl 5, and ScriptEase, and compares the
      various features included in each language.
 
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Off the Cuff: Axioms & Ponderables
 
Axioms:
 
1. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
 
2. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
 
3. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.
 
4. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
 
5. Back up my hard drive? How do I put it in reverse?
 
6. When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.
 
7. She's always late. Her ancestors arrived on the Juneflower.
 
8. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.
 
9. Pardon my driving, I am reloading.
 
10. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
 
Ponderables
 
1. Nobody will ever win the battle of the sexes. There's too much
fraternizing with the enemy.
 
2. Thousands of years ago, cats were worshiped as gods. Cats have never
forgotten this.
 
3. The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it. If you can't
ignore it, top it. If you can't top it, laugh at it. If you can't laugh at
it, it's probably deserved.
 
 

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