Connection Modes - Novell SENTINEL 6.1 SP2 - 02-2010 User Manual

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15.4.2 Connection Modes

Solution Packs can be created or edited in Solution Designer in connected or offline modes.
In offline mode, there is no connection to an active Sentinel Server or its content (such as iTRAC
workflows, event enrichment, or correlation rules). However, you can perform the following
actions:
 Define the structure of the Solution Pack (including Categories, Controls, and content
placeholders).
Write implementation documentation.
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 Write testing documentation.
Add reports (
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Reports Server.
Add attachments to any node of the Solution Pack.
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In connected mode, all content in the Sentinel system is available. In addition to all of the actions
that are available in offline mode, you can also perform the following actions:
Add Sentinel content (such as Correlation Rules, Maps, iTRAC workflows).
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Replace placeholders with Sentinel content.
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To open Sentinel Designer in offline mode:
1 In Windows, use the Sentinel Solution Designer shortcut on the desktop, or start Solution
Designer by executing one of the following commands:
solution_designer.bat (in %ESEC_HOME%\bin on Windows)
solution_designer.sh (in $ESEC_HOME/bin on Solaris/Linux)
The Sentinel Solution Designer login window displays.
2 Provide your login credentials. Check Work Offline checkbox if desired, then click Login. The
Solution Designer displays.
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