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Understanding the Novell Client

for Linux

The Novell

Client

for Linux software allows users of Linux* workstations to access and use all

of the services available on servers running Novell eDirectory

power, ease of use, manageability, and security of eDirectory to Linux workstations. The Novell

Client for Linux fully supports NetWare

workstation, including security, file, and print services through Novell iPrint.

This section contains the following information:

Section 1.1, "Understanding How the Novell Client for Linux Differs from the Novell Client

for Windows 2000/XP," on page 9

Section 1.2, "Understanding the Novell Client for Linux Virtual File System," on page 10

1.1 Understanding How the Novell Client for

Linux Differs from the 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.

Section 1.1.1, "Installation and Upgrades," on page 9

Section 1.1.2, "Logging In," on page 9

Section 1.1.3, "User Interface," on page 10

Section 1.1.4, "Login Scripts," on page 10

1.1.1 Installation and Upgrades

The Novell Client for Linux can be installed and upgraded by using either YaST or an

installation script. For more information, see the

Quick

Start."

There is no Automatic Client Upgrade available on Linux.

The Client Configuration Wizard lets you set up a configuration file that can be used to

preconfigure workstations during installation. For more information, see

Configuration Files to Preconfigure the Novell Client," on page

1.1.2 Logging In

When a user logs in to a local workstation and then opens a remote SSH session and logs in as

the same user, the network resources that user has rights to are available to the user.

. The Novell Client brings the full

, OES, and eDirectory services and utilities on a Linux

"Novell Client 2 SP1 for Linux Installation