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  • Page 1 AUTHORIZED DOCUMENTATION Cross-Platform User Guide Novell ® iFolder ® November 2009 www.novell.com Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 2 Further, Novell, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts of Novell software, at any time, without any obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions ........
  • Page 6 Coexistence of Novell iFolder 2.x and iFolder Clients ....... 47...
  • Page 7 Changing the iFolder account password ......... 71 7.10 Deleting an iFolder Account .
  • Page 8 9 Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions Logging In ............. . . 107 Creating a New iFolder .
  • Page 9 Novell iFolder Migration and Upgrade ........
  • Page 10 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    Appendix A, “Uninstalling the iFolder Client,” on page 123 Appendix B, “Documentation Updates,” on page 125 Audience This guide is intended for users of the iFolder client and iFolder Web access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions. Feedback We want to hear your comments and suggestions about this manual and the other documentation included with this product.
  • Page 12 When a single pathname can be written with a backslash for some platforms or a forward slash for other platforms, the pathname is presented with a backslash. Users of platforms that require a forward slash, such as Linux* or UNIX*, should use forward slashes as required by your software. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 13: Overview Of Ifolder

    Overview of iFolder iFolder is a file-sharing application for Linux, Windows, and Macintosh clients. You can share files in multiple iFolders, each with different users or LDAPGroups. You control who can participate in an iFolder and the access level for each member. You can also participate in iFolders that others share with you.

  • Page 14: Component Overview

    Web Access console for iFolder 3.7 and later versions provide an interface for remote access to iFolders on the iFolder enterprise server. For more information on the Web Access Console, see Chapter 9, “Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions,” on page 107.

  • Page 15: Ifolder Accounts

    1.3 iFolder Accounts An iFolder account is created when an iFolder services administrator provisions you as an iFolder user for an iFolder server. The administrator provides you with a username and password. For an enterprise, this might be your username or e-mail address and the related password. You must configure at least one iFolder account before you can create iFolders.

  • Page 16: Ifolder Access Rights

    Full Control right. As a member user, your level of access in each shared iFolder can differ, depending on the access granted to you by any member with the Full Control right. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 17: Ldapgroup Support

    LDAPGroup can create, own and share iFolders with other individual users or other LDAPGroups. 1.4.4 SSL Support Novell iFolder allows you use a secure channel to synchronize between iFolders on the server and on the local machine. You can enable secure channel for both regular and encrypted iFolders.

  • Page 18: Migration

    “Novell iFolder Migration And Upgrade” on page 1.4.9 Upgrade Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions provide a simple upgrade from iFolder 3.x to the iFolder client for Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions. For more information, see Section 6.2, “Upgrading iFolder 3.x Clients,”...

  • Page 19: What's New

    Section 2.7, “What’s New for iFolder 3.0,” on page 20 Section 2.8, “What’s Next,” on page 21 2.1 What’s New for iFolder 3.8 The following capabilities and features were added in the iFolder client for Novell iFolder 3.8: Passphrase recovery wizard. For more information, see Section 8.11.1, “Recovering an Encrypted iFolder,”...

  • Page 20: What's New For Ifolder 3.6

    2.3 What’s New for iFolder 3.6 The following capabilities and features were added in the iFolder client for Novell iFolder 3.6: Web Access features in parity with the iFolder 3.6 client operations. Optional encryption support to protect data as it travels across the wire and while it is stored on the iFolder server.

  • Page 21: What's Next

    2.8 What’s Next For more information on iFolder, see the following: Chapter 3, “Using iFolder with Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions,” on page 23 Chapter 4, “Comparing Novell iFolder 2.x with 3.7 and Later Versions,” on page 29 Chapter 5, “Getting Started,” on page 35 Chapter 6, “Novell iFolder Migration And Upgrade,”...
  • Page 22 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 23: Using Ifolder With Novell Ifolder 3.7 And Later Versions

    Section 3.5, “What’s Next,” on page 27 3.1 Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions deliver all the benefits of earlier iFolder versions and add new features for greater productivity and flexibility for managing files securely in a collaborative environment.

  • Page 24: Sharing Ifolders Through Ifolder Enterprise Server For 3.7 And Later Versions

    All that you and other iFolder members need is an active network connection and the iFolder client. With an enterprise server, your iFolders are stored centrally where they are easily accessed by all iFolder members in a multi-server environment. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 25: Key Features Of Ifolder 3.7 And Later Versions

    In addition to the features described in “Key Features of iFolder” on page 15, using the iFolder client with Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions provide enhanced capabilities for the following features: Section 3.4.1, “The iFolder Client,” on page 25 Section 3.4.2, “iFolder Enterprise Server Account,”...

  • Page 26: Shared Ifolders

    You will have the option to choose between encrypted and regular. If you choose the former, the data is encrypted with your secret passphrase as it travels across the wire and stored on the iFolder server. For more information, see Section 8.11, “Managing Passphrase for Encrypted iFolders,” on page Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 27: Security Settings

    3.5 What’s Next If you currently use Novell iFolder 2.x or 3.x in your environment, make sure to read the following: To Understand This Functionality Read This Comparing the capabilities of Novell iFolder 2.x...
  • Page 28 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 29: Comparing Novell Ifolder 2.X With 3.7 And Later Versions

    Section 4.2, “Web Access Features and Capabilities,” on page 32 4.1 Client Features and Capabilities The following table compares the features and capabilities of iFolder 3.7 and later client with Novell iFolder 2.x. Comparison of Novell iFolder 2.x with 3.7 and later versions...
  • Page 30 Client with a Novell iFolder Feature or Capability Novell iFolder 2.x Client 3.7 and later Enterprise Server Encrypted data transfer Yes, with the encrypted iFolder Yes, with encrypted iFolder option. option. The Blowfish algorithm is applied The Blowfish algorithm is applied with a user-specified passphrase.
  • Page 31 The value for each computer that applies to cannot be less than the system- all iFolders in all accounts on that wide setting or individual user computer. setting. Comparing Novell iFolder 2.x with 3.7 and Later Versions...

  • Page 32: Web Access Features And Capabilities

    4.2 Web Access Features and Capabilities The following table compares the features and capabilities of Web Access for Novell iFolder 2.x with Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions. Comparison of Web Access for Novell iFolder 2.x with 3.7 and later versions Table 4-2 Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7...
  • Page 33 Encrypted data transfer Yes, with the encrypted iFolder Yes, with the encrypted iFolder option. option. The Blowfish algorithm is applied The Blowfish algorithm is applied with a user-specified passphrase. with a user-specified passphrase. Comparing Novell iFolder 2.x with 3.7 and Later Versions...
  • Page 34 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 35: Getting Started

    (5-10 MB). A network adapter. A network connection must be active only when synchronizing files. When working with a Novell iFolder 3.7 and later enterprise server, workstations can use static or dynamic IP addresses. 5.1.2 Client Computers The iFolder client supports the following workstation operating systems:...

  • Page 36: Mono

    Documentation Web site (http://www.novell.com/documentation/ifolder3/index.html) to see if Novell explicitly supports that Mono version and to learn any necessary steps to make the upgrade work correctly. If you have previously installed Mono, make sure the permissions on Mono directories are set correctly: 1 On your Linux computer, open a terminal window.

  • Page 37: Network Connection

    5.1.6 Enterprise Server Contact your iFolder administrator to get the server IP address or DNS name of the Novell iFolder 3.7 and later enterprise server for your iFolder account. For example, 192.168.1.1 ifolder3.example.com...

  • Page 38: Installing Ifolder For Windows

    7 Before you can use iFolder on the computer, you must configure at least one iFolder account. You can configure it now or later. For information, see Section 7.3, “Configuring an iFolder Account,” on page Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing Ifolder For Macintosh

    The iFolder client for Linux supports only the version of Mono included in the install software. Whenever Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions release updates for the iFolder client, the update software also includes any updates for Mono on Linux. You can update Mono concurrently with the iFolder updates.
  • Page 40 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 41: Novell Ifolder Migration And Upgrade

    Section 6.1.2, “Migration Procedure,” on page 41 6.1.1 Understanding the Migration Process Novell iFolder provides a simple migration from iFolder 2.x to the iFolder client for Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions. The Migration Assistant provided in the iFolder client helps you migrate the existing iFolder 2.x data quickly and easily.
  • Page 42 NOTE: You can also reach the Migration Assistant by iFolder > Migration > Migrate from iFolder 2.x. Migration Assistant takes you through the Migration process to complete your data migration. 5 Click Forward to display the Migration options. 6 Select one of the following: Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 43 If the option remains deselected, only the directories dir2 dir1 dir2 are moved to the specified location. 7 Click Forward to select the domain and Security options as follows: 7a Select the domain from the drop-down list. Novell iFolder Migration And Upgrade...
  • Page 44 Click OK to confirm your action. 8 Click Forward to migrate the selected iFolder. 9 Verify that the information you have entered is correct, if necessary, click Back to return to previous pages to make corrections. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 45: Upgrading Ifolder 3.X Clients

    RPM packages. The root password is requested during the upgrade. If you do not have root access rights, the package is not installed automatically. However, the client packages are downloaded to a temporary location. The Linux client is downloaded to /tmp/<32chardir>/ Novell iFolder Migration And Upgrade...

  • Page 46: Manually Upgrading To Ifolder 3.7 And Later Clients On Linux

    1 Connect to an iFolder server using an iFolder 3.x client prior to iFolder 3.7 version. You are prompted to either upgrade your client to version 3.7 or cancel the upgrade. 2 Click Yes to automatically upgrade your iFolder 3.x client. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 47: Manually Upgrading To Ifolder 3.7 And Later Clients On Windows

    The iFolder client for Novell iFolder 3.7 or later versions and the Novell iFolder 2.x client can coexist on the same computer, but they are not integrated and their software should not be installed in the same folder. If you plan to use Novell iFolder 2.x on your computer, you must comply with the following restrictions: Any local directory where you store your Novell iFolder 2.x data should not be converted to an...
  • Page 48 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 49: Managing Ifolder Accounts And Preferences

    Managing iFolder Accounts and Preferences This section discusses how to configure your iFolder accounts and how to manage preferences for the iFolder client. Section 7.1, “Cross-Platform Considerations,” on page 49 Section 7.2, “Starting the iFolder Client,” on page 50 Section 7.3, “Configuring an iFolder Account,” on page 53 Section 7.4, “Logging In to an iFolder Account,”...

  • Page 50: Starting The Ifolder Client

    If you make changes to local iFolder data when iFolder is not running, iFolder identifies and logs the differences the next time you start iFolder. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 51: Linux

    When iFolder is not running, iFolders appear in the file manager or on the desktop. You can access files in your local copy of an iFolder, but you cannot manage iFolders. In addition, you must log in to an account to create an iFolder or synchronize its files. NOTE: During the account creation login happens through SSL.

  • Page 52: Windows

    From the dock, press the Ctrl key, click the iFolder icon, then select Open at Login. To disable iFolder from starting automatically, remove iFolder from the Startup Items. 1 From the dock, right-click the iFolder icon, and deselect Open at Login. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 53: Configuring An Ifolder Account

    From the dock, right-click or Ctrl-click the iFolder icon, then deselect Open at Login. Starting iFolder Manually 1 Log in to your computer with the local Macintosh user identity you want to use when you create iFolders. 2 Use one of the following methods to start iFolder: Open the Applications directory on , select Applications, then double-click Macintosh HD...
  • Page 54 Accounts to open the iFolder Preferences dialog box to the Accounts tab, then click Add to open the iFolder Account Creation Wizard. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to specify the following values: Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 55 Parameter Description Server address The DNS name or IP address of the iFolder enterprise server where you have an account. Get this information from your iFolder administrator. For example: svr21.example.com 192.168.1.1 The server name is always displayed along with its IP address in the iFolder user interface.
  • Page 56 3 Verify the information entered by you. To make any changes, click the Back button and revisit the previous pages. Click Connect to proceed and validate your connection with the server. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 57 4 If you are prompted to Accept the certificate of this server, click Details to review the certificate information, then click OK to accept it. NOTE: During the account creation, login happens through SSL. When you are prompted to accept the server certificate, you must validate the certificate and accept it for a successful connection.
  • Page 58 7 Specify the location where you want to create the default iFolder. By default, the default iFolder is stored at <users home directory>/ifolder/ server_name/user_name NOTE: For Windows, by default, the default iFolder is stored at the location %USERPROFILE%\iFolder\domainname\username\ Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 59 8 Select the type of the Default iFolder that you want to create. If you choose Encryption, you will be prompted to provide the passphrase. IMPORTANT: You can share only the regular iFolders. Encrypted iFolders cannot be shared. If your iFolder administrator has not enabled encryption for your current account, you can create only regular iFolders, and if encryption is enabled, the Regular option is selected by default.
  • Page 60 Preferences dialog box to the Accounts tab. When you are connected to the iFolder server, the Online check box is selected. 13b Close the iFolder Preferences dialog box. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 61: Logging In To An Ifolder Account

    14 Set up iFolders for the account using either of these methods: Right-click the iFolder Services icon in the notification area, then select iFolders to open the iFolder browser. Continue with Section 8.5, “Creating and Uploading an iFolder,” on page If iFolders for this account are available for download from the server, they are listed on the iFolder window under iFolders on <iFolder_server_name>.

  • Page 62: Viewing And Modifying Ifolder Account Settings

    If login fails, an error message reports the cause, such as password failure. 4 On successful connection, close the iFolder Preferences dialog box. 7.5 Viewing and Modifying iFolder Account Settings The following parameters can be viewed in the Account Settings and Account Properties dialog boxes: Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 63 Account Settings and Properties Table 7-1 Modifiable by Parameter Description Location User (Yes/No) Online Indicates whether you are currently connected to iFolder the iFolder server for an account. Preferences > Accounts tab Select the Online check box next to the account to connect to the iFolder server for this account.
  • Page 64 Available Reports the total amount of space currently Account available to you for iFolders on this iFolder account. Properties > The value is equal to the quota minus the used Disk Space tab space. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 65 This setting governs only client-side ability to enable or disable the account. ® ® When you use iFolder with a Novell iFolder and later server, the iFolder system administrator can disable your iFolder account (usually temporarily) on the server side. You can expect the...

  • Page 66: Configuring Ifolder Preferences For The Client

    Preferences dialog box. 7.6 Configuring iFolder Preferences for the Client 1 Right-click the iFolder Services icon in the notification area, then select Preferences to open the iFolder Preferences dialog box to the General tab. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 67 2 Specify your preferences for the following: Managing iFolder Accounts and Preferences...
  • Page 68 Deselect this check box to disable the pop-up messages. You can view a complete list of iFolder users whenever iFolder is running by selecting the iFolder, then clicking Share with to open the iFolder Properties dialog box to the Sharing tab. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 69: Configuring Local Firewall Settings For Ifolder Traffic

    Specify the value and units. The default is 5 minutes if this option is enabled. The minimum interval can be set to 5 seconds. If you use the iFolder client with Novell iFolder 3.7 or later server, the effective minimum synchronization interval is always the largest value of the following...

  • Page 70: Using A Local Dynamic Port

    2 Stop the iFolder client by right-clicking the iFolder icon, then selecting Exit. 3 Modify the xspport.cfg file by adding the Web Service Port Range parameter to the Service Manager section. <XspPortConfiguration> <Port> <monoxsp_port> </Port> Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 71: Configuring Local Virus Scanner Settings For Ifolder Traffic

    </XspPortConfiguration> 3a Replace monoxsp_port with a port number: Specify a value of a single four-digit port number (such as 1234) to use a single static port. For example: <1234> 4 Start the iFolder client. For more information, see Section 7.2, “Starting the iFolder Client,” on page 7.8 Configuring Local Virus Scanner Settings for iFolder Traffic If you use virus scanning software on your computer, exclude the...

  • Page 72: Deleting An Ifolder Account

    You can continue to access the iFolders from other computers with the iFolder client. When the iFolder client is used with a Novell iFolder 3.7 and later enterprise server, you can also access files from anywhere using the Web Access console for Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions.

  • Page 73: Logging Out Of An Ifolder Account

    Do one of the following: Remove the iFolder Account from Only the Current Computer: Make sure that Remove My iFolder and Files from the Server is deselected, then click Yes. Remove the iFolder Account and Your iFolders and Files from the Server: Select Remove My iFolder and Files from the Server, then click Yes.

  • Page 74: Exiting The Ifolder Client

    You can have multiple accounts, each created on different host server (domain). 7.13 What’s Next For information about using the iFolder client, see the following: Chapter 8, “Managing Your iFolders,” on page 75 Chapter 6, “Novell iFolder Migration And Upgrade,” on page 41 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 75: Managing Your Ifolders

    An iFolder is a local directory used to selectively share and synchronize files with user-specified ® members. The iFolder files are accessible to all members via a host service, such as a Novell ® iFolder 3.7 and later server. iFolder files can be modified and read by those with privileges to do This section discusses the following tasks for iFolder: Section 8.1, “Guidelines for the Location and Use of iFolders,”...
  • Page 76 Macintosh: In the $HOME/.local/share/simias An iFolder cannot contain or reside in other iFolders, including your Novell iFolder 2.x iFolder. iFolder does not support network folders as iFolders. For example, iFolders cannot be the users’ network-based /home directories that are mapped to the users’ workstations. iFolder also does not support WebDAV access for users from their desktop to their iFolder collection on the iFolder server’s user-data volume.

  • Page 77: Guidelines For File Types And Sizes To Not Synchronize

    8.2 Guidelines for File Types and Sizes to Not Synchronize When the iFolder client is used, your iFolder administrator might specify file type restrictions and maximum file size restrictions at the system, user, LDAPGroup or iFolder level. Your account might also be restricted in the amount of space you can use for the data in the iFolders you own.

  • Page 78: Understanding Ifolder Icons

    You can create a new iFolder or convert an existing folder to an iFolder. If you have multiple accounts, you must specify which account to use; an iFolder can belong to only one account. For information, see Section 8.5, “Creating and Uploading an iFolder,” on page Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 79 iFolder Icon Description The iFolder Download icon is displayed in the iFolder browser under iFolders on This Computer if no iFolders are on the computer under your current local login identity. The iFolder Download icon is displayed under iFolders on Server Name when an iFolder is available to you on the specified server, but you have not downloaded it to this computer.

  • Page 80: Creating And Uploading An Ifolder

    You can create iFolders with a file manager or with the iFolder browser, which is available in the client application. Use the following methods to create an iFolder: “Creating iFolders in the iFolders Browser” on page 81 “Creating iFolders in a File Manager” on page 82 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 81 Creating iFolders in the iFolders Browser 1 In the notification area, use one of the following methods to open the iFolder browser: Click the iFolder Services icon Right-click the iFolder Services icon , then click iFolders. 2 Click iFolder > Upload a folder. 3 Under More Options, specify the iFolder Account you want to use for this iFolder.
  • Page 82 Select Do not show this message again to disable future notifications, then click Close to dismiss the message. If you later decide that you want to get confirmation messages, go to iFolder Preferences, select Show Confirmation Dialog When Creating iFolders, then click OK. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 83: Windows

    8.5.2 Windows You can create iFolders with a file manager or with the iFolder browser, which is available in the client application. Use the following methods to create an iFolder: “Creating iFolders in the iFolders Browser” on page 83 “Creating iFolders in a File Manager” on page 84 Creating iFolders in the iFolders Browser 1 In the notification area, use one of the following methods to open the iFolder browser: Click the iFolder Services...

  • Page 84: Macintosh

    3 In the browser, navigate to the directory where you want to create an iFolder. 4 Select the normal folder you want to make into an iFolder, then click Open. 5 Select the iFolder type from one of the following from the given options: Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 85: Creating Ifolders On A Fat32 Mount Point (Linux)

    NOTE: You are permitted to create encrypted iFolders only if your iFolder Administrators has set your encryption policy to On. If not, you can create only regular iFolders, and this option is selected by default. In this case, both the options for Type are disabled. Select Passphrase Encryption to enable encryption for the selected iFolder.

  • Page 86: Sharing An Ifolder

    8.6.1 Understanding User Access Rights The following table describes the capabilities associated with each level of access for users or LDAPGroup. IMPORTANT: All the members of an LDAPGroup inherit the access rights set for that LDAPGroup. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 87: Accessing The Sharing Tab

    Capabilities of iFolder Owners and Members Based on Their User Access Rights Table 8-2 Member with Member with Member with Capability Owner Full Control Read/Write Read Only With an enterprise server, the space consumed by the iFolder on the server is charged against the user’s quota Transfer ownership to another member whose state is iFolder User...

  • Page 88: Adding A User To An Ifolder

    Control right for the iFolder. 1 On the Sharing tab, select one or more users who you want to have the same access right. 2 Select Rights, then specify the Full Control, Read/Write, or Read Only right. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 89: Removing A User From An Ifolder

    When you first invite a user or LDAPGroup to participate, the Make this user the owner of the iFolder option is disabled (dimmed) in the Access dialog box. If you intend to make the new user the owner, you must wait until the user’s state changes from Invited User to iFolder User, then you can transfer ownership.

  • Page 90: Merging Ifolders

    To merge an iFolder on the server to an existing local machine folder content: 1 In the iFolder browser, right-click the desired iFolder from the list of iFolders on the selected server, then select Merge to folder. 2 Browse and select the folder and click Merge. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 91: Merging A Migrated 2.X Ifolder With Ifolder For 3.7 And Later Versions

    You can merge a migrated 2.x iFolder with iFolder for 3.7 and later versions. For more information on migration, see Chapter 6, “Novell iFolder Migration And Upgrade,” on page After migration, the 2.x iFolders are moved to the iFolder 3.7 and later server. You can choose to download the migrated iFolders on the 3.7 and later server to the client machine.

  • Page 92: Downloading An Available Ifolder

    The location and folder name must satisfy the following guidelines: Section 8.1, “Guidelines for the Location and Use of iFolders,” on page 75 Section 8.3, “Naming Conventions for an iFolder and Its Folders and Files,” on page 77 5 Click OK twice. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 93: Viewing And Configuring Properties Of An Ifolder

    Every hours, or days. When the iFolder client is used with a Novell iFolder 3.6 enterprise server, the interval cannot override the minimum interval specified by the iFolder administrator for the server or your account on the server, but it can override the client-wide synchronization interval.

  • Page 94: Accessing Ifolder Properties From A File Manager

    Follow the steps given below to launch the Passphrase Recovery Wizard: 1 In the iFolder browser, click Security > Forgot Passphrase to launch the wizard. 2 From the iFolder Account list, select the domain for which the passphrase must be reset and click Forward. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 95 During the iFolder account creation process, if Server_Default option was selected as the recovery agent, then the Set New Passphrase page is displayed.To reset the new passphrase, see “Resetting the passphrase when recovery agent is Server_Default” on page On the other hand, if you selected a recovery agent other than Server_Default, then you must reset the passphrase using “Resetting the passphrase when recovery agent is not Server_Default”...
  • Page 96 Displays the list of configured iFolder accounts. By default the first logged in account is selected. Location of secret file Denotes the location of the private key file of the certificate that can be obtained from the iFolder administrator. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...
  • Page 97 Settings Description Secret password Represents the password to the secret key file. One time password Represents the password that is used by the administrator to encrypt the new data file. Location of new data file Denotes the location of the decrypted key file. The new data file is obtained from the iFolder administrator after performing an export operation of old data file.
  • Page 98 5. In the New Passphrase field, specify the new passphrase. 6. In the Confirm Passphrase field, re-enter the new passphrase. 7. Click Forward to reset the passphrase. 8. Click Finish to close the wizard. Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 99: Changing The Passphrase

    Using an Exported File to Reset the Passphrase To reset the passphrase when you don't have the secret file or the new data file: 1. Select I have no secret file or data file option, then click Forward. 2. In the Location to save old data file field, specify the location where the old data file must be saved or click the Browse button to specify the location to save the old data file.

  • Page 100: Synchronizing Files

    3 If you enable synchronization, specify the interval for synchronizing files, such as every 1 hour or every 2 days. When the iFolder client is used with Novell iFolder, the minimum system Synchronization Interval, typically every 5 minutes, is configured by the iFolder administrator. You cannot override the system minimum.

  • Page 101: Resolving File Version Conflicts

    8.13.1 Resolving File Version Conflicts To resolve file version conflicts, you must select the correct version in the Conflict Resolution dialog box. 1 In the notification area, right-click the iFolder Services icon , then click iFolders to open the iFolder browser. 2 Select the iFolder in conflict , then click Resolve to open the Resolve Conflicts dialog box.

  • Page 102: Resolving Filename Conflicts

    4 Click Rename and rename the file with a unique name in the iFolder. iFolder synchronizes the file as a new file to the server and member computers. 5 Close the Resolve Conflicts dialog box. 102 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 103: Moving An Ifolder

    8.14 Moving an iFolder After you create an iFolder, the path to the iFolder is static. You cannot move an iFolder from its original location to another location on your local computer and have it remain an iFolder. Moving the iFolder breaks the link between the synchronization database and the folder you converted to an iFolder.

  • Page 104: Removing Membership From A Shared Ifolder

    To remove membership from a shared iFolder on the server: 1 In the iFolder browser, locate the iFolder that you want to remove your membership from. 2 Right-click the iFolder and Select Remove my membership. 3 Click OK to confirm your action. 104 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 105: Deleting An Ifolder

    NOTE: For iFolder clients on Mac, to remove membership, you must right-click the iFolder and select the Delete option to display a dialog box indicating that the membership will be removed. Click Yes to remove membership. 8.17 Deleting an iFolder If you delete an iFolder from your collection, it deletes the local copy of the iFolder and its contents.

  • Page 106: What's Next

    2 Right-click the iFolder, then click Delete. 8.18 What’s Next For information about Web Access Server, see the following: Chapter 9, “Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions,” on page 107 106 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 107: Using Web Access For Novell Ifolder 3.7 And Later Versions

    Section 9.9, “Logging Out,” on page 115 9.1 Logging In Log in to the Web Access console for Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions to gain access to folders and files in any of your iFolders available to you in your Novell iFolder enterprise server account.

  • Page 108: Browsing And Managing Ifolders

    Section 9.3.7, “Search Folders and Files in an iFolder,” on page 110 9.3.1 Viewing a List of Folders and Files The iFolder Browse page lists folders and files alphabetically. Scroll to locate the directory or file of interest. 108 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 109: Navigating Directories

    Selecting this option allows you to overwrite the file on the server with the file you have selected to upload. Before you upload, ensure the copy of the file you want to retain. Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions 109...

  • Page 110: Search Folders And Files In An Ifolder

    Scroll up and down to browse the search results and locate the folder or file of your interest. The combination of the file or folder name and date created can help you identify the file or folder you seek. 110 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 111: Managing Ifolder Shared Members

    Set a quota for the iFolder Make the iFolder available to other users (sharing) Make the iFolder Yes, except to the unavailable to other owner users (stop sharing) Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions...
  • Page 112 Access Rights for an LDAPGroup Member Table 9-2 Capabilities Owner Full Control Read/Write Read Only Reassign ownership to another user Set a quota for the iFolder 112 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 113: Changing The Ifolder Account Password

    3 Specify the password that you want to set for the current iFolder account in the New Password field. 4 Specify the new password again for confirmation in the Confirm New Password field. Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions 113...

  • Page 114: Viewing History

    Reports the total number of iFolder users belong to the iFolder. Files (view only) Displays the total number of files in this iFolder. Folders (view only) Displays the total number of folders in this iFolder. 114 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 115: Logging Out

    If the system connection times out when you are working in your iFolders, Web Access returns you to the Login page. You can log in again to resume working without closing your browser. Using Web Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions 115...
  • Page 116 116 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Additional Reading For an additional listing of questions and answers that have been submitted by Administrators and iFolder users, see the following: Novell iFolder 3.8 Administration Guide “Troubleshooting Tips For Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions” “Frequently Asked Questions” iFolder 3 Website (http://www.ifolder.com/ifolder/faq) 10.1 Unable to run iFolder client on Vista 64 SP1...

  • Page 118: Ifolder Linux Client Fails To Display All The Ifolders On The Server

    You must remove the simias directory only if you are not able to start the client even after killing the simias processes. 4 Restart iFolder after a few seconds to launch it successfully. 10.3.3 Macintosh 1 Close the iFolder client GUI. 118 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 119: Encrypted Ifolders Take A Long Time To Synchronize

    2 Open a terminal console and run to end the simias processes. killall mono 3 Run to remove the simias directory. rm -rf <home directory>/.local/share/simias NOTE: Removing the simias directory deletes all the meta data of iFolder, so you need to configure the account again.

  • Page 120: Ifolder File Fails To Synchronize

    Your firewall is blocking iFolder traffic. For information to resolve this problem, see Section 7.7, “Configuring Local Firewall Settings for iFolder Traffic,” on page Your network connection is down. Check your local network settings. 120 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 121: Problem Synchronizing Some Files On A Fat32 File System On Linux

    10.10 Problem Synchronizing Some Files on a FAT32 File System on Linux If you create iFolders on a FAT32 file system on Linux, avoid naming files in all uppercase characters. The VFAT or FAT32 file handling on Linux automatically changes the filenames that are all uppercase characters and meet the MS-DOS 8.3 file format from all uppercase characters to all lowercase characters.

  • Page 122: Groupwise Files Become Corrupted In An Ifolder

    1 Double-click the ZoneAlarm icon to bring up the Zone Labs Control Center. 2 Select the Program Control tab (on the left). 3 Scroll down the list, select Windows Explorer, then click Options. 4 Deselect (disable) Enable Privacy for This Program, then click OK. 122 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 123: A Uninstalling The Ifolder Client

    Uninstalling the iFolder Client ® ® This section describes how to uninstall the iFolder client for Novell iFolder 3.7 and later versions. Section A.1, “Before You Uninstall iFolder,” on page 123 Section A.2, “iFolder Client for Linux,” on page 123 Section A.3, “iFolder Client for Windows,”...

  • Page 124: Ifolder Client For Macintosh

    (Apple button + Spacebar or click the magnifying UninstalliFolder glass icon on top right) then click UninstalliFolder under Applications. To uninstall manually: 1 Remove the following: /opt/novell/ifolder3 /Applications/iFolder 3.app /Library/Receipts/iFolderClient.pkg /Library/Receipts/Simias.pkg 124 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 125: B Documentation Updates

    Refer to the publication date that appears on title page to determine the release date of this guide. For the most recent version of the iFolder User Guide for Novell iFolder 3.x, see the Novell iFolder 3.x documentation Web site...

  • Page 126: December 2008

    Section B.2.3, “Viewing and Modifying iFolder Account Settings,” on page 127 Section B.2.4, “Configuring iFolder Preferences for the Client,” on page 127 Section B.2.5, “Comparing Novell iFolder 2.x and 3.7,” on page 127 Section B.2.6, “Using a Local Static Port,” on page 127 Section B.2.7, “Guidelines for the Location and Use of iFolders,”...

  • Page 127: Viewing And Modifying Ifolder Account Settings

    B.2.5 Comparing Novell iFolder 2.x and 3.7 The following changes were made to this section: Location Change Chapter 4, “Comparing Novell iFolder 2.x with 3.7 Added a new chapter. and Later Versions,” on page 29 B.2.6 Using a Local Static Port...

  • Page 128: Creating And Uploading An Ifolder

    Access right of the LDAPGroup an iFolder,” on page 105 member who deletes the iFolder. B.2.12 Resolving File Conflicts The following changes were made to this section: 128 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

  • Page 129: Uploading A File

    Location Change Section 8.13.2, “Resolving Updated the section to reflect the new method to resolve the Filename Conflicts,” on page 102 filename conflicts.Added a new screen. B.2.13 Uploading a File The following changes were made to this section: Location Change Section 9.3.6, “Uploading a File,”...

  • Page 130: Enhanced Conflict Resolution

    Section B.4.1, “Benefits of iFolder,” on page 130 Section B.4.2, “Key Features of iFolder,” on page 131 Section B.4.3, “Using iFolder with Novell iFolder 3.6,” on page 131 Section B.4.4, “What’s New for iFolder 3.6,” on page 131 Section B.4.5, “Novell iFolder Migration and Upgrade,” on page 132 Section B.4.6, “Installing the iFolder Client,”...

  • Page 131: Key Features Of Ifolder

    In addition to the Section 1.1, “Benefits of iFolder,” on page 13, this section Using iFolder 3.7 and lists out the capabilities of iFolder client with the Novell iFolder 3.6 server. Later Services,” on page 23 Section 3.3, “Sharing Graphical representation and description of iFolder sharing through iFolder iFolders Through 3.6 enterprise server.

  • Page 132: Novell Ifolder Migration And Upgrade

    Change Section 6.1, “Migrating This section discusses user-friendly migration to iFolder3.6 client for from iFolder 2.x to Novell® iFolder® 3.6 from the Novell iFolder 2.x client. iFolder 3.7 and later Versions,” on page 41 Section 6.2, “Upgrading This section discusses user-friendly upgrade to iFolder3.6 client for iFolder 3.x Clients,”...

  • Page 133: Managing Passphrase For Encrypted Ifolders

    Updates were made to the following sections. The changes are explained below. Location Change Chapter 9, “Using Web This chapter helps you using Novell iFolder 3.6 Web Access. Access for Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions,” on page 107 B.5 August 15, 2006 Updates were made to the following sections.

  • Page 134: Getting Started

    Procedures in this section were updated for the redesigned interface. iFolders” on page 75 B.6 December 23, 2005 (Novell iFolder 3.2) Updates were made to the following sections. The changes are explained below. Section B.6.1, “What’s New,” on page 134 Section B.6.2, “Getting Started,”...

  • Page 135: Getting Started

    Location Change “What’s New for iFolder This section is new. 3.2” on page 20 B.6.2 Getting Started The following change was made to this section: Location Change “Installing iFolder for Beginning with Step 4, more information was provided about whether ®...

  • Page 136: B.7.1 Overview Of Ifolder

    Section B.7.7, “Troubleshooting,” on page 138 B.7.1 Overview of iFolder The discussion of the benefits and uses of the iFolder client with Novell iFolder 3.x were moved to “Using iFolder with Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions” on page B.7.2 Using iFolder with Novell iFolder 3.x Using iFolder with Novell iFolder 3.7 and Later Versions...

  • Page 137: Managing Ifolder Accounts And Preferences

    Location Change “Configuring Local Virus This section was relocated to the Managing iFolder Accounts and Scanner Settings for Preferences chapter. iFolder Traffic” on page 71 B.7.5 Managing iFolder Accounts and Preferences The following changes were made to this section: Location Change “Deleting an iFolder The following information was added for clarity:...

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Section 8.13.1, This section was updated for clarification. “Resolving File Version Conflicts,” on page 101 “Deleting an iFolder” on This section was updated for clarification. page 105 B.7.7 Troubleshooting This section is new. 138 Novell iFolder 3.8 Cross-Platform User Guide...

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