Novell NETWARE 6-DOCUMENTATION Manual page 2013

Local Database Mode
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need for them to set up a dialup account into your company network. As long
as they can get to the Internet, they can get to their data.
eDirectory is the default directory mode and is ready to go after installation of
NetWare 6. After eDirectory mode is selected,
Use ConsoleOne
HINT:
You can also use the Users and Groups feature from within the Enterprise
Server manager pages to perform basic eDirectory functions, such as adding,
configuring, or removing User and Group objects. To access users and groups
from the NetWare Web Manager home page, click your Enterprise servername >
then Users and Groups.
Users are required to log in from the Web browser to gain access to
resources contained in nonpublic directories.
Make sure SSL is enabled if you do not want eDirectory passwords
visible to hackers.
NetWare file system trustees assignments are available exclusively to
control access to Web resources.
NetWare Enterprise Web Server access control lists (ACLs) are disabled.
The local database is intended for sites running a public access Web site, or a
site in which protected resources are limited and where you don't have a need
to secure any or most of your information. Usernames and passwords are
stored in a simple text file.
Local database mode has the following limitations when compared to
eDirectory:
Rights set up in local database mode don't carry over to your existing
directory service; therefore, you have to maintain and synchronize two
access control lists.
The local database supports no more than 1,000 entries.
The local database cannot be replicated.
to maintain user and group information.
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