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your iFolder domain. You can scale up the domain across servers to meet enterprise-level user
requirements by adding multiple servers to a single domain. This will allow you to leverage under-
utilized servers in an iFolder domain. With multi-server deployment, thus, Enterprise level
provisioning can be effectively managed and Enterprise level data can be scaled up.
1.1.9 Multi-Volume Support
One of the key features of iFolder is its storage scalability. With multi-volume support, Internet
service providers and enterprise data centers can manage large amounts of data above the file system
restrictions per volume. This facilitates moving data between the volumes, based on file size and
storage space availability.
1.1.10 Enhanced Web Administration
Management of all iFolder enterprise servers is centralized through the enhanced iFolder Web
Admin Console. Administrators can perform server management and maintenance activities from
any location, using a standard Web browser. iFolder also frees IT departments from routine
maintenance tasks by providing secure, automatic synchronization of local files to the server.
1.1.11 No Training Requirements
IT personnel no longer need to condition or train users to perform special tasks to ensure the
consistency of data stored locally and on the network. With Novell iFolder, users simply store their
files in the local iFolder directory. Their files are automatically updated to the iFolder server and any
other workstations that share the iFolder. iFolder works seamlessly behind the scenes to ensure that
data is protected and synchronized.
1.1.12 LDAPGroup Support
Provisioning and de-provisioning users separately is a task in itself when the total number of users
are more. Even while sharing a particular file with 10 or 20 members of a same team, you need to
select all members separately and then share. With the LDAPGroups feature, all the above problems
are resolved. You can use the group facility for provisioning and de-provisioning, for setting same
policy for a set of users. The users can share the iFolders with multiple users using groups.
1.2 Benefits of iFolder for Users
Typically, when users work in multiple locations or in collaboration with others, they must
conscientiously manage file versions. With iFolder, the most recent version of a user's files can
follow the user to any computer where the iFolder client is installed and a shared iFolder is set up.
iFolder also allows users to share multiple iFolders and their separate content with other users of the
iFolder system. Users decide who participates in each shared iFolder, and also controls their level of
access. Similarly, users can participate in shared iFolders that are owned by others in the
collaboration environment.
In the following example, Ulrik owns an iFolder named Denmark and shares it via his iFolder
enterprise account with Nigel, Luc, and Alice. Nigel travels frequently, so he also sets up the iFolder
on his laptop. Any iFolder member can upload and download files from the Denmark iFolder from
anywhere, using the iFolder Web Access server. In addition, Alice shares a non-work iFolder named
Scooters with her friend Ulrik.
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