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Creating Users
Managing Users and Groups Using Local Database or LDAP Modes 247
Managing Users and Groups Using
Local Database or LDAP Modes
This appendix covers creating and managing User and Group objects while
running in local database or LDAP modes. If you are running the Enterprise
®
Server in Novell eDirectory
Service to Control User Access to Network Resources," on page
HINT:
If you are using eDirectory mode, you can use ConsoleOne
users and groups. If you need to access eDirectory User and Group objects from
a remote location, use NetWare
remove users and groups and manage access rights.
The procedures outlined in this section refer exclusively to Web Manager as the
directory managment tool for managing User and Group objects while in local
database or LDAP modes. For more information about using eDirectory, refer to the
Novell eDirectory 8.6 Administration
1
From the NetWare Web Manager home page, click Users and Groups >
organization > New User.
2
In the appropriate fields, enter the requested information. At a minimum,
you must specify the user's
Surname
User ID
After entering a user's first and surnames, the ID is automatically
generated in the User ID field. You can replace this user ID with an ID of
your own choice if you want.
IMPORTANT:
The user ID must be unique. NetWare Web Manager ensures that
it is unique by searching the entire directory begining at the search base (base DN)
to see if the user ID is in use. However, if you use the ldapmodify command line
utility to create a user, be aware that the utility does not ensure unique user IDs. If
duplicate user IDs exist in your directory, the effected users will not be able to
authenticate to the directory.
3
Click Create User to add a user.
For information on editing users, see
mode, refer to Chapter 7, "Using a Directory
TM
®
Web Manager. Web Manager lets you add and
Guide.
"Managing Users" on page
83.
TM to manage
249.