Understanding the Novell Client for Linux
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Understanding the Novell Client
for Linux
The Novell
®
Client
TM
for Linux software allows users of Linux workstations to access and use all of
the services available on servers running Novell eDirectory
TM
. The Novell Client brings the full
power, ease of use, manageability, and security of eDirectory to Linux workstations. The Novell
Client for Linux fully supports NetWare
®
, OES, and eDirectory services and utilities on a Linux
workstation, including security, file, and print services through Novell iPrint.
This section contains the following information:
•
Section 1.1, “Understanding How the Novell Client for Linux Differs from Novell Client for
Windows 2000/XP,” on page 9
•
Section 1.2, “Understanding the Novell Client for Linux Virtual File System,” on page 10
1.1 Understanding How the Novell Client for
Linux Differs from Novell Client for Windows
2000/XP
Using the Novell Client for Linux differs in a few ways from using the Novell Client for Windows*.
For users and network administrators who are familiar with the Novell Client for Windows,
knowing these differences can help the transition to Linux run more smoothly.
Installation and Upgrades
• The Novell Client for Linux can be installed and upgraded using either YaST or an installation
script. For more information, see
Chapter 2, “Installing the Novell Client For Linux,” on
page 13
.
• There is no Automatic Client Upgrade available on Linux.
• The Client Configuration Wizard lets you set up a configuration file that can be used to
preconfigure workstations during installation. For more information, see
Section 3.2, “Using
Configuration Files to Preconfigure the Novell Client,” on page 25
.
Logging In
• The Novell Client Login is not integrated into the initial workstation login. After you log in to
the workstation, you must also log in from the Novell tray application. This means that there is
no Novell username or password synchronization with the workstation username and
password.
• When a user logs in to a local workstation and then opens a remote SSH session and logs in as
the same user, the network resources that user has rights to are available to the user.
• The Novell Client for Linux can use the NMAS
TM
login method to authenticate. However, the
NMAS login is not integrated in to the Novell Client for Linux login screen, so the default
login sequence cannot be set in the Novell Client Login screen.
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