Prerequisites; Section 1.1.2, "Prerequisites; Ifolder Client; File Synchronization And File Management - Novell OPEN WORKGROUP SUITE SMALL BUSINESS EDITION 9.3 - 10-2007 Manual

iFolder Client

An iFolder is a local directory that selectively shares and synchronizes files via a central computer
with a user-specified group of users. The iFolder files are accessible to all iFolder members and can
be changed by those with the rights to do so.
The iFolder client integrates with your operating system to provide iFolder services in your native
desktop environment. The iFolder client allows you to manage your own iFolders and to select
which shared iFolders to set up on your computer.
For additional information on how to configure or install the iFolder Client, go to the
Documentation Web site (http://www.novell.com/documentation/ifolder3/index.html?page=/
documentation/ifolder3/user/data/prerequisites.html)

File Synchronization and File Management

When you set up an iFolder account, you can enable Remember Password so that iFolder can
synchronize iFolder invitations and files in the background as you work.
You can configure the iFolder client to run automatically each time you log in to your computer's
desktop environment. The session runs in the background as you work with files in your local
iFolders, tracking and logging any changes you make.
You can synchronize the files at specified intervals or on demand.

Shared Folders

You can access your iFolders across multiple workstations and share them with others.
You work with iFolders directly in your file manager or in the iFolders browser that is part of the
client. Within the iFolder, you can set up any subdirectory structure that suits your personal or
corporate work habits. The subdirectory structure is constant across all member iFolders. When you
share an iFolder, member users with the Write right can modify the directory structure, and those
changes apply to all copies of the iFolder.

iFolder Account

You must configure at least one iFolder services account before you create iFolders. An iFolder
session begins when you log in to an iFolder services account and ends when you log out, or when
you exit the iFolder client. Your iFolders synchronize files with other active iFolders only when
your session is active and you are working online. You can access data in your local iFolders at any
time, whether you are logged in to the account or not.

Synchronization Log

The synchronization log displays a log of your iFolder background activity, such as uploading and
downloading files for different iFolders.

1.1.2 Prerequisites

You need the following:
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A connection to your network.
A supported browser (Mozilla* Firefox* 2.0, Microsoft* Internet Explorer 7.
iFolder Client