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  • Page 1 Novell Client for Linux w w w . n o v e l l . c o m 1 . 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D D e c e m b e r 2 3 , 2 0 0 5...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 Novell is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Novell Client is a trademark of Novell, Inc. Red Carpet is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries. SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ............13 Installing the Novell Client Using the Installation Script ......13 Installing the Novell Client Using YaST .
  • Page 6 Installing the Required Packages from the Shell ......38 Compiling the Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module ......39 A.2.1...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Chapter 4, “Managing Login,” on page 27 • Chapter 5, “Managing File Security,” on page 31 • Appendix A, “Compiling the Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module,” on page 37 • Appendix B, “The Novell Client for Linux Commands,” on page 41 •...
  • Page 8 Novell Client 1.1 for Linux Installation and Administration Guide...

  • Page 9: Understanding The Novell Client For Linux

    Linux Differs from Novell Client for Windows 2000/XP Using the Novell Client for Linux differs in a few ways from using the Novell Client for Windows*. For users and network administrators who are familiar with the Novell Client for Windows, knowing these differences can help the transition to Linux run more smoothly.

  • Page 10: Understanding The Novell Client For Linux Virtual File System

    For more information, see Section 4.3, “Using OpenSLP to Simplify Login,” on page • The Novell Client for Linux does not use the Dynamic Local User or Location Profiles that are available in Windows. User Interface Both a graphical user interface and command line utilities are available to complete client actions such as mapping drives, setting trustee rights, and copying files.
  • Page 11 For example, if you download and install a patched version of novfs.ko, and then later install an NLD 9 SP2 update to your kernel, the Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module patch might be overwritten. You should then reinstall the novfs.ko patch and recompile the kernel in order to ensure that the kernel module and the kernel are compiled.
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  • Page 13: Installing The Novell Client For Linux

    Configuration Files to Preconfigure the Novell Client,” on page 2.1 System Requirements The Novell Client for Linux 1.1 requires workstations running Novell Linux Desktop (NLD) 9 SP3. The following packages must be installed on the workstation before you install the Novell Client for Linux: • gcc •...

  • Page 14: Installing The Novell Client Using Yast

    Uninstalls all Novell Client for Linux packages. ./ncl_install uninstall 2.3 Installing the Novell Client Using YaST You can install the Novell Client for Linux using YaST in either of the following ways: • Section 2.3.1, “Installing the Novell Client Using XWindows,” on page 14 •...

  • Page 15: Installing The Novell Client From The Shell

    Section 2.4, “Starting or Restarting the Novell Client for Linux,” on page You can customize your Novell Client Options such as the placement of the Novell Client tray application on the Desktop or in the apps tray. This can be done from the Novell Client tray application. See “Using the Novell Client Tray...

  • Page 16: Starting Or Restarting The Novell Client For Linux

    • Restarting the Linux Workstation: This is the best way to ensure that the Novell Client for Linux is completely restarted. • Manually Starting the Novell Client: Open a terminal window and log in as root. From the / opt directory, enter one of the following commands: •...

  • Page 17: Uninstalling Using The Installation Script

    To uninstall the Novell Client for Linux using the installation script, enter./ncl_install uninstall in a terminal window. You can run this command from the directory where you unarchived the Client download file or from the /opt/novell/ncl/bin directory. You must be logged in as root to run this command.
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  • Page 19: Configuring The Novell Client For Linux

    Using Configuration Files to Preconfigure the Novell Client (page 25) 3.1 Using the Novell Client Configuration Wizard The Novell Client for Linux includes a Novell Client Configuration Wizard to simplify the process of configuring your Novell Client. 1 Launch the Novell Client Configuration Wizard using either of the following methods: •...

  • Page 20: Configuring Login Settings

    Settings page, reboot the machine for those changes to take effect. Any changes you make to the Novell Client settings are written to a set of configuration (.conf) files in the /etc/opt/novell/ncl directory. These files are then used by the Novell Client.

  • Page 21: Configuring Protocol Settings

    Novell Client for Linux User Guide. 3.1.2 Configuring Protocol Settings Use the Protocol Settings page in the Novell Client Configuration Wizard to determine the level of enhanced security support and select the providers to perform name resolution. Protocol Settings Page in NLD...

  • Page 22: Configuring Tray Application Settings

    3.1.3 Configuring Tray Application Settings Use the Tray Application Settings page in the Novell Client Configuration Wizard to automatically launch the Novell Client Tray Application when the desktop starts and to determine which options are available to users on the Tray Application menu.

  • Page 23: Configuring File Browser Settings

    Use the File Browser Settings page in the Novell Client Configuration Wizard to specify which Novell Client options are available to users when they right-click Novell file system directories or files in a file manager, and which tabs are available on the Novell File, Folder, and Volume Properties pages.

  • Page 24: Configuring Openslp Settings

    Wizard to specify where and how the Client requests network services. In an IP-only network, the Novell Client needs a way to resolve the eDirectory tree, context and server names to an actual IP address of an eDirectory server that can provide authentication. On a simple LAN, the client can send an IP broadcast to discover this information, but on a multisite WAN, the SLP scope and Directory Agents must be listed.

  • Page 25: Using Configuration Files To Preconfigure The Novell Client

    3.2 Using Configuration Files to Preconfigure the Novell Client The Novell Client for Linux allows you to apply preconfigured client settings contained in one or more configuration (.conf) files. This option works similar to the unattend file that can be used to...
  • Page 26 /add-on/novell-client-conf directory and adds it to the list of RPMs it installs as part of the Client. • Install with the Novell Client using YaST: Add the location of the newly created novell-client-conf-version_number.platform.rpm to the list of...

  • Page 27: Managing Login

    Login scripts were originally created for use with the Novell Client for Windows. However, the Novell Client for Linux can take advantage of the majority of the functionality available in Windows. This means that the login scripts you created for Windows workstations can also be used with Linux workstations without modification, so you need to administer only one set of login scripts.

  • Page 28: Using Openslp To Simplify Login

    Novell Client for Linux can use the information distributed to simplify login. In the case of the Novell Client, having SLP set up allows users to see the trees, contexts, and servers available to them when they use the Novell Client for Linux Login screen.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Slp Configuration

    5 Restart the workstation. 4.3.2 Troubleshooting SLP Configuration If users cannot see a list of available trees, contexts, and servers when they use the Novell Client for Linux Login screen, use slptool, located in /usr/bin, to troubleshoot your SLP configuration.
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  • Page 31: Managing File Security

    Administrator account can delete or rename a file that other users can only open and edit. The Novell file system keeps track of the rights that users have to files and directories on the network. When users try to access any file on the network, Novell File Services (NFS) either grants access or prohibits certain things that users can do with the file.

  • Page 32: Changing Trustee Rights

    The target represents those network resources the users have authority over. You must have the Access Control right to change trustee assignments. 1 In a file manager, right-click a Novell file system directory or file. 2 Do one of the following:...

  • Page 33: Adding A Trustee

    Rights and Filters. 5.3 Adding a Trustee When you add a trustee to a Novell file system directory or file, you grant a user (the trustee) rights to that directory or file.You must have the Access Control right to add a trustee.

  • Page 34: Removing A Trustee

    6 Click OK. 5.4 Removing a Trustee When you remove a trustee of a Novell file system directory or file, you delete a user's rights to that directory or file. You must have the Access Control right to remove a trustee.
  • Page 35 • Michael has Read, Write, and File Scan rights to both FILEA and FILEB. To combine multiple trustees: 1 In a file manager, select all the Novell files or directories that you want to combine rights for. 2 Right-click the files or directories, then select one of the following: •...
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  • Page 37: A Compiling The Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module

    “Installing the Novell Client For Linux” on page NOTE: If you installed the Novell Client for Linux and the installation failed, you do not need to repeat this step. 3. Compile the Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module.

  • Page 38: Installing The Required Packages From The Shell

    12 (Conditional) If a message informs you that other package selection have been made to resolve dependencies, click Continue. 13 (Conditional) If a message prompts you to insert a Novell Linux Desktop CD, put the CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click OK.

  • Page 39: Compiling The Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module

    A.2.1 Compiling the Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module After a Kernel Update If you have updated the kernel on the workstation, you must compile the Novell Client Virtual File System Kernel Module so that it works with the updated kernel.
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  • Page 41: B The Novell Client For Linux Commands

    Novell file systems, log a user in to or out of a Novell file server or eDirectory tree, map a local file system to a remote file system on a Novell file server, and display or modify a user’s trustee assignments or inherited rights filter for volumes, directories, or files.

  • Page 42: Gui Utilities

    Table B-2 Utility Description Displays the Novell Connections dialog box, which lets you see what servers and gnwconnections trees you are logged in to, refresh connections, set a specific tree as your primary connection, or log out of a tree or server. For more information on using this dialog box, see “Viewing Your Network...

  • Page 43: Using The Novell Client For Linux Man

    Novell Client for Linux man page: /opt/novell/ncl/bin/ncl_man This modifies the MANPATH to allow the Novell Client man pages to be displayed.You can then access the man page for a specific Novell Client for Linux utility by entering the following:...
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  • Page 45: C Documentation Updates

    Linux. The information will help you keep current on updates to the documentation. The documentation was updated on the following dates: • Section C.1, “December 23, 2005,” on page 45 C.1 December 23, 2005 • Page design reformatted to comply with revised Novell documentation standards. Documentation Updates...
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