Systems Management; Requirements; Approved And Tested Hardware List; Server Requirements - Novell OPEN WORKGROUP SUITE SMALL BUSINESS EDITION 9.3 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 10-2007 Administration Manual

1.2.6 Systems Management

Dynamic Local User: If you have Windows on desktops, you can use the Dynamic Local
User component to synchronize the Novell Client
seamless to your users.
Directory Services (eDirectory): eDirectory
rights and privileges in your NOWS SBE network.
Helpdesk: Help your administrators track trouble calls and give your end users the ability to
submit trouble tickets without picking up the phone.
Management Tools (iManager): This is a role-based tool for network and systems
management of your environment through a consolidated Web interface.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enables your server to dynamically
assign IP address as clients need them instead of statically assigning an IP address to each of
the clients.
DNS: Dynamic Name Server (DNS) is a service to link a common name to an IP address for
easy location and searching of resources over TCP/IP.
VPN Server (OpenVPN): Remote Access software to securely connect to your company files
when away from the office.
Remote Desktop (TightVNC): This software gives your administrators the ability to remotely
manage and assist end users with questions and tasks.

1.3 Requirements

The hardware being used for installation must be in the tested and approved hardware list. Support is
only available to those who install on the tested and approved hardware.
Section 1.3.1, "Approved and Tested Hardware List," on page 13
Section 1.3.2, "Server Requirements," on page 13
Section 1.3.3, "Desktop Operating System and Browser Requirements," on page 14

1.3.1 Approved and Tested Hardware List

For a list of tested and approved hardware, see
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1.3.2 Server Requirements

The following server requirements are based on OES server requirements.
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