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NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Application Manual

NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Application Manual (364 pages)

Brand: NOVELL | Category: Software | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

11
- Documentation Conventions
  14
Part I Openoffice.org Novell Edition

15
1 The Openoffice.org Office Suite

17
- Openoffice.org Modules
  17
- What's New in Openoffice.org
  18
- Novell Edition of Openoffice.org
  18
- Compatibility with Other Office Applications
  19
- Starting Openoffice.org
  22
- Saving Openoffice.org Files with a Password
  22
- Signing Documents
  23
- Customizing Openoffice.org
  23
- Changing the Global Settings
  26
- Using Templates
  28
- For more Information
  29
2 Openoffice.org Writer

31
3 Openoffice.org Calc

41
4 Further Openoffice.org Modules

45
Part II Information Management

55
5 Kontact: E-Mailing and Calendaring

57
- Kontact Overview
  57
- Mail
  59
- Composing Messages
  62
- Contacts
  67
- Calendar
  69
- Scheduling an Event
  70
- Kontact for Groupwise Users
  71
- For more Information
  73
6 Evolution: E-Mail and Calendaring

75
- Starting Evolution for the First Time
  76
  - Using the Setup Assistant
    76
  - Smtp Configuration
    85
  - Time Zone
    86
- Using Evolution: an Overview
  87
  - Menu Bar
    88
  - Folder List
    88
  - Message List
    89
  - Status Bar
    89
  - The Menu Bar
    89
  - The Shortcut Bar
    90
  - Folder Management
    91
  - The Calendar
    93
  - The Contacts Tool
    94
7 Groupwise Linux Client: E-Mailing and Calendaring

95
- For more Information
  95
- Online Help
  96
8 Synchronizing a Handheld Computer with Kpilot

97
- Configuring the Handheld Connection
  97
- Conduits, Communication and Synchronization
  98
- Conduits Used by Kpilot
  99
- Synchronizing with Korganizer
  100
- Managing todo Items and Events
  101
- Configuring the Kaddressbook Conduit
  102
- Working with Kpilot
  103
- For more Information
  104
9 Synchronizing Your Handheld Devices with GNOME Pilot

105
- GNOME Pilot Configuration Tool
  105
- The Pilot Applet
  110
10 Encryption with Kgpg

113
- Why Signing and Encrypting
  113
- Generating a New Key Pair
  114
- Exporting the Public Key
  117
- Importing Public Keys from Others
  117
- The Key Server Dialog
  119
- Encrypting Your Data
  121
- For more Information
  123
1 Encryption with Passwords and Encryption Keys

125
- Signing and Encryption
  126
- Generating a New Key Pair
  126
- Modifying Key Properties
  129
- Importing Keys
  134
- Exporting Keys
  134
- Signing a Key
  135
- Encryption Preferences
  136
2 Taking Notes with Basket

139
- Creating Baskets
  139
- Working with Baskets
  140
- Finding Data
  142
- For more Information
  143
3 Taking Notes with Tomboy

145
- Creating Notes
  146
- Searching All Notes
  147
- Linking Notes
  148
- Accessing Your Notes
  149
- Formatting Text in Notes
  149
- Exporting Notes to HTML
  152
- Deleting Notes
  152
- Printing Notes
  153
- Configuring Tomboy Preferences
  153
Part III Communication and Collaboration

159
4 Instant Messaging with Kopete

161
- Configuring Kopete
  161
- Chatting with Friends
  162
- Customizing Kopete
  164
- For more Information
  167
5 Instant Messaging with Pidgin

169
- Configuring Accounts
  169
- Managing Your Contacts
  171
- Chatting with Friends
  171
- For more Information
  172
6 Using Voice over IP with Ekiga

173
- Configuring Ekiga
  173
- The Ekiga User Interface
  175
- Making a Call
  177
- Answering a Call
  177
- Using the Address Book
  178
- For more Information
  178
Part IV Internet

181
7 Browsing with Konqueror

183
- Tabbed Browsing
  184
- Automatic Scrolling
  184
- Profiles
  185
- Saving Web Pages and Graphics
  185
- Searching with Konqueror
  185
- Bookmarks
  187
- Java and Javascript
  188
- Enabling Advertisement Blockers
  189
- For more Information
  189
8 Browsing with Firefox

191
- Navigating Web Sites
  191
- Finding Information
  194
- Adding Smart Keywords to Your Online Searches
  195
- Managing Bookmarks
  196
- Live Bookmarks
  200
- Using the Download Manager
  202
- Security
  202
- Password Management
  204
- Customizing Firefox
  205
- Session Management
  206
- Printing from Firefox
  209
- Opening MHTML Archives
  210
- Displaying Microsoft Silverlight Content
  210
- For more Information
  210
9 Transferring Data from the Internet

213
- ASCII Vs. Binary Transfers
  214
- Connecting to a Remote Server
  214
- Transferring Files
  214
- Setting up an HTTP Proxy Server
  215
- For more Information
  216
Part V Graphics

217
20 Manipulating Graphics with the GIMP

219
- Graphics Formats
  219
- Starting the GIMP
  220
- Getting Started
  222
  - Opening an Existing Image
    223
  - Scanning an Image
    223
- Saving Images
  224
- Editing Images
  225
  - Selecting Parts of Images
    227
  - Applying and Removing Color
    229
  - Adjusting Color Levels
    231
  - Undoing Mistakes
    232
  - Image Modes
    232
- Printing Images
  233
- For more Information
  234
1 Managing Your Digital Image Collection with Digikam

237
- Configuring Your Camera
  238
- Downloading Pictures from the Camera
  239
- Managing Albums
  241
- Managing Tags
  241
- Creating Powerful Search Filters
  243
- Exporting Image Collections
  244
- Viewing and Editing Images
  246
- Useful Tools
  255
- Batch Processing
  256
- Troubleshooting
  257
- For more Information
  258
2 Managing Your Digital Image Collection with F-Spot

259
- Importing Photos
  261
- Downloading Pictures from Your Camera
  263
- Getting Photo Information
  264
- Managing Tags
  264
- Searching and Finding Photos
  265
- Exporting Image Collections
  267
  - Exporting Photos to CD
    268
  - Exporting Photos to a Folder
    269
- Basic Photo Editing
  270
- Sharing Photos
  274
- Printing Photos
  275
Part VI Multimedia

277
3 Playing Music and Movies: Amarok, Kaffeine and more

279
- Mixers
  279
- Playing Music Files
  281
- Quick Start
  282
- Handling Audio Cds
  287
- Playing Movie Files
  290
- Troubleshooting
  291
4 Playing and Managing Your Music with Banshee

293
- Listening to Music
  294
  - Playing Your Music
    295
  - Ripping Your Music
    296
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    297
  - Listening to Podcasts
    299
- Managing Your Music Library
  300
- Creating Smart Playlists
  301
- Using Banshee with Your Digital Audio Player
  302
- Creating Audio and MP3 Cds
  305
- Sharing Your Music
  306
- Configuring Banshee Preferences
  307
5 Playing Videos with Totem

309
- Using Totem
  309
- Modifying Totem Movie Player Preferences
  314
  - General Preferences
    314
  - Display Preferences
    315
6 Burning Cds and Dvds with K3B

319
- Creating a Data CD or DVD
  319
- Creating an Audio CD
  322
- Copying a CD or DVD
  323
- Writing ISO Images
  323
- Creating a Multisession CD or DVD
  324
- For more Information
  325
7 Burning Cds and Dvds with Brasero

327
- Creating a Data CD or DVD
  327
- Creating an Audio CD
  328
- Copying a CD or DVD
  329
- Writing ISO Images
  329
- Creating a Multisession CD or DVD
  330
- For more Information
  330
Part VII Appendix

331
8 Help and Documentation

333
- Using the KDE Help Center
  334
- Using GNOME Yelp
  336
- Browsing man and Info Pages from Your Desktop
  337
- Additional Help Resources
  337
9 Getting to Know Linux Software

339
- Office Applications
  340
- Word Processing
  341
- Network
  346
- Multimedia
  349
- Graphics
  354
- System and File Management
  358
- Software Development
  362

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NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Manual

NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Manual (408 pages)

Brand: NOVELL | Category: Software | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

9
- Documentation Conventions
  11
1 Security and Confidentiality

13
Part I Authentication

27
2 Authentication with PAM

29
3 Using NIS

39
- Configuring NIS Clients
  39
4 LDAP-A Directory Service

41
5 Active Directory Support

59
6 Network Authentication with Kerberos

73
- Kerberos Terminology
  74
- How Kerberos Works
  75
- Users' View of Kerberos
  78
- For more Information
  79
7 Using the Fingerprint Reader

81
- Supported Applications and Actions
  81
- Managing Fingerprints with Yast
  82
Part II Local Security

85
8 Configuring Security Settings with Yast

87
- Security Overview
  87
- Predefined Security Configurations
  88
- Password Settings
  89
- Boot Settings
  90
- Login Settings
  90
- User Addition
  91
- Miscellaneous Settings
  91
9 Policykit

93
10 Access Control Lists in Linux

105
- Traditional File Permissions
  105
- Advantages of Acls
  107
- Definitions
  107
- Handling Acls
  108
- ACL Support in Applications
  116
- For more Information
  117
1 Encrypting Partitions and Files

119
2 Certificate Store

125
- Activating Certificate Store
  125
- Importing Certificates
  126
3 Intrusion Detection with AIDE

127
- Setting up a AIDE Database
  127
- Local AIDE Checks
  130
- System Independent Checking
  131
- For more Information
  132
Part III Network Security

133
4 SSH: Secure Network Operations

135
- The Openssh Package
  135
- The Ssh Program
  136
- Scp-Secure Copy
  136
- Sftp-Secure File Transfer
  137
- The SSH Daemon (Sshd)-Server-Side
  137
- SSH Authentication Mechanisms
  138
- X, Authentication, and Forwarding Mechanisms
  140
- Configuring an SSH Daemon with Yast
  141
5 Masquerading and Firewalls

143
- Packet Filtering with Iptables
  143
- Masquerading Basics
  146
- Firewalling Basics
  147
- Susefirewall2
  148
- For more Information
  153
6 Configuring VPN Server

155
- Overview
  155
- Creating the Simplest VPN Example
  159
- Setting up Your VPN Server Using Certificate Authority
  161
- Configuring the Server
  164
- KDE- and GNOME Applets for Clients
  167
- For more Information
  169
7 Managing X.509 Certification

171
- The Principles of Digital Certification
  171
- Yast Modules for CA Management
  175
Part IV Confining Privileges with Novell Apparmor

187
8 Introducing Apparmor

189
- Background Information on Apparmor Profiling
  190
9 Getting Started

191
20 Immunizing Programs

199
- Introducing the Apparmor Framework
  200
- Determining Programs to Immunize
  202
- Immunizing Cron Jobs
  203
- Immunizing Network Applications
  204
1 Profile Components and Syntax

209
- Breaking a Novell Apparmor Profile into Its Parts
  210
- Profile Types
  213
- Include Statements
  216
- Capability Entries (Posix.1E)
  217
- Network Access Control
  217
- Paths and Globbing
  218
- File Permission Access Modes
  221
- Execute Modes
  224
- Resource Limit Control
  229
- Auditing Rules
  230
- Setting Capabilities Per Profile
  231
2 Apparmor Profile Repositories

233
- Using the Local Repository
  233
- Using the External Repository
  234
3 Building and Managing Profiles with Yast

237
- Adding a Profile Using the Wizard
  239
- Manually Adding a Profile
  247
- Editing Profiles
  247
- Deleting a Profile
  253
- Updating Profiles from Log Entries
  253
- Managing Novell Apparmor and Security Event Status
  255
4 Building Profiles from the Command Line

259
- Checking the Apparmor Module Status
  259
- Building Apparmor Profiles
  261
- Adding or Creating an Apparmor Profile
  262
- Editing an Apparmor Profile
  262
- Deleting an Apparmor Profile
  262
- Two Methods of Profiling
  263
- Important Filenames and Directories
  284
5 Profiling Your Web Applications Using Changehat

287
- Apache Changehat
  288
- Configuring Apache for Mod_Apparmor
  294
26 Confining Users with Pam_Apparmor

299
7 Managing Profiled Applications

301
28 Support

329
- Updating Novell Apparmor Online
  329
- Using the man Pages
  329
- Troubleshooting
  332
- Reporting Bugs for Apparmor
  339
29 Apparmor Glossary

341
Part V the Linux Audit Framework

345
30 Understanding Linux Audit

347
31 Setting up the Linux Audit Framework

383
- Configuring the Audit Daemon
  385
- Enabling Audit for System Calls
  386
- Setting up Audit Rules
  387
- Configuring Audit Reports
  389
- Configuring Log Visualization
  392
32 Introducing an Audit Rule Set

395
33 Useful Resources

407

NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Administration Manual

NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Administration Manual (338 pages)

Brand: NOVELL | Category: Software | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

9
- Documentation Conventions
  12
Part I Support and Common Tasks

13
1 Yast Online Update

15
2 Gathering System Information for Support

21
- Novell Support Link Overview
  21
- Using Supportconfig
  22
- Submitting Information to Novell
  24
- For more Information
  26
3 Yast in Text Mode

27
4 GNOME Configuration for Administrators

33
5 Managing Software with Command Line Tools

45
- Using Zypper
  45
- RPM-The Package Manager
  50
6 Accessing Remote Desktops with Nomad

63
- Nomad Prerequisites
  64
- Installation and Set-Up
  65
- Using Nomad
  66
- Troubleshooting
  66
- For more Information
  67
7 Bash and Bash Scripts

69
- What Is "The Shell
  69
- Writing Shell Scripts
  75
- Redirecting Command Events
  76
- Using Aliases
  77
- Using Variables in Bash
  77
- Grouping and Combining Commands
  80
- Working with Common Flow Constructs
  81
- For more Information
  82
Part II System

83
32 Bit and 64-Bit Applications in a 64-Bit System Environment

85
- Runtime Support
  85
- Software Development
  86
- Software Compilation on Biarch Platforms
  87
- Kernel Specifications
  88
9 Booting and Configuring a Linux System

89
- The Linux Boot Process
  89
- The Init Process
  93
- System Configuration Via /Etc/Sysconfig
  102
10 The Boot Loader GRUB

105
- Booting with GRUB
  106
- Setting a Boot Password
  114
- Configuring the Boot Loader with Yast
  115
- Configuring Advanced Options
  119
- Uninstalling the Linux Boot Loader
  121
- Creating Boot Cds
  121
- The Graphical SUSE Screen
  122
- Troubleshooting
  123
- For more Information
  124
1 Special System Features

125
- Information about Special Software Packages
  125
- Virtual Consoles
  132
- Keyboard Mapping
  133
- Language and Country-Specific Settings
  134
2 Printer Operation

139
- The Workflow of the Printing System
  141
- Methods and Protocols for Connecting Printers
  141
- Installing the Software
  142
- Network Printers
  143
- Graphical Printing Interfaces
  145
- Printing from the Command Line
  146
- Special Features in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
  146
- Troubleshooting
  149
- Parallel Ports
  150
3 Dynamic Kernel Device Management with Udev

157
- The /Dev Directory
  157
- Kernel Uevents and Udev
  158
- Drivers, Kernel Modules and Devices
  158
- Booting and Initial Device Setup
  159
- Monitoring the Running Udev Daemon
  159
- Influencing Kernel Device Event Handling with Udev Rules
  161
- Persistent Device Naming
  168
- Files Used by Udev
  168
- For more Information
  169
4 The X Window System

171
- Manually Configuring the X Window System
  171
  - Screen Section
    174
  - Device Section
    176
- Installing and Configuring Fonts
  178
- For more Information
  184
5 Accessing File Systems with FUSE

185
- Configuring FUSE
  185
- Mounting an NTFS Partition
  185
- Mounting Remote File System with SSHFS
  186
- Mounting an ISO File System
  187
- Available FUSE Plug-Ins
  187
- For more Information
  188
Part III Mobile Computers

189
6 Mobile Computing with Linux

191
- Laptops
  191
  - Software Options
    196
  - System Monitoring
    196
  - Synchronizing Data
    196
  - Data Security
    198
- Mobile Hardware
  199
- Cellular Phones and Pdas
  200
- For more Information
  200
7 Power Management

203
- Power Saving Functions
  203
- Acpi
  204
- Rest for the Hard Disk
  208
- Troubleshooting
  210
- For more Information
  212
8 Using Tablet Pcs

213
- Installing Tablet PC Packages
  214
- Configuring Your Tablet Device
  215
- Using the Virtual Keyboard
  216
- Rotating Your Display
  217
- Using Gesture Recognition
  217
- Taking Notes and Sketching with the Pen
  220
- Troubleshooting
  222
- For more Information
  223
Part IV Services

225
9 Basic Networking

227
- IP Addresses and Routing
  230
- Ipv6-The Next Generation Internet
  233
- Name Resolution
  242
- Configuring a Network Connection with Yast
  244
- Networkmanager
  264
- Configuring a Network Connection Manually
  265
- Configuration Files
  266
- Smpppd as Dial-Up Assistant
  280
20 Wireless Communication

283
- Wireless LAN
  283
1 SLP Services in the Network

293
- Installation
  293
- Activating SLP
  294
- SLP Front-Ends in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
  294
- Providing Services Via SLP
  295
- For more Information
  296
2 Time Synchronization with NTP

297
3 Using Networkmanager

303
- Use Cases for Networkmanager
  303
- Enabling Networkmanager
  304
- Configuring Network Connections
  305
- Using KDE Networkmanager Widget
  306
- Using GNOME Networkmanager Applet
  307
- Networkmanager and VPN
  309
- Networkmanager and Security
  310
- Frequently Asked Questions
  311
- Troubleshooting
  313
- For more Information
  314
4 Samba

317
- Terminology
  317
- Configuring a Samba Server
  319
- Configuring Clients
  319
- Samba as Login Server
  319
- For more Information
  320
5 Sharing File Systems with NFS

323
- Installing the Required Software
  323
- Importing File Systems with Yast
  323
- Importing File Systems Manually
  324
- NFS with Kerberos
  326
- For more Information
  327
6 File Synchronization

329
- Available Data Synchronization Software
  329
- Determining Factors for Selecting a Program
  331
- Introduction to CVS
  334
- Introduction to Rsync
  336
- Configuration and Operation
  337
- For more Information
  338

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NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Deployment Manual

NOVELL LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 11 - ADMINISTRATION GUIDE 17-03-2009 Deployment Manual (246 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

7
- Documentation Conventions
  9
1 Planning for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

11
- Hardware Requirements
  12
- Reasons to Use SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
  12
Part I Manual Deployment

15
2 Deployment Strategies

17
3 Installation with Yast

27
- Choosing the Installation Method
  27
- The Installation Workflow
  30
- System Start-Up for Installation
  30
- The Boot Screen
  31
- Welcome
  35
- Installation Mode
  36
- Network Setup
  38
- Clock and Time Zone
  39
- Create New User
  40
- Installation Settings
  44
- Performing the Installation
  48
- Configuration of the Installed System
  48
  - Network Configuration
    50
  - Online Update
    54
  - Release Notes
    55
  - Hardware Configuration
    55
- Graphical Login
  56
4 Updating SUSE Linux Enterprise

57
- Installing Service Packs
  60
- Software Changes from Version 10 to Version 11
  60
5 Setting up Hardware Components with Yast

61
- Probing Your Hardware
  61
- Setting up Graphics Card and Monitor
  62
- Setting up Keyboard and Mouse
  63
- Setting up Sound Cards
  66
- Setting up a Printer
  68
- Setting up a Scanner
  72
6 Installing or Removing Software

75
7 Installing Add-On Products

95
- Add-Ons
  95
- Binary Drivers
  96
- SUSE Software Development Kit (SDK) 10
  96
8 Accessing the Internet

97
- Direct Internet Connection
  97
- Internet Connection Via Network
  100
9 Managing Users with Yast

101
- User and Group Administration Dialog
  101
- Managing User Accounts
  103
- Additional Options for User Accounts
  105
  - Using Fingerprint Authentication
    110
  - Managing Quotas
    110
- Changing Default Settings for Local Users
  113
- Assigning Users to Groups
  114
- Managing Groups
  114
- Changing the User Authentication Method
  116
10 Changing Language and Country Settings with Yast

119
- Changing the System Language
  119
- Changing the Country and Time Settings
  123
1 Remote Installation

127
2 Advanced Disk Setup

165
- Using the Yast Partitioner
  165
- LVM Configuration
  173
- Soft RAID Configuration
  178
  - Troubleshooting
    181
  - For more Information
    182
3 Subscription Management

183
Part II Imaging and Creating Products

189
4 Kiwi

191
- Prerequisites for KIWI
  191
- Knowing Kiwi's Build Process
  192
- Image Description
  192
- Creating Appliances with KIWI
  196
- Creating an Image
  197
- For more Information
  198
5 Creating Add-On Products with Add-On Creator

199
- Creating Images
  199
- Add-On Structure
  200
- For more Information
  201
6 Creating Images with Yast Product Creator

203
- Prerequisites for Product Creator
  203
- Creating Images
  203
- For more Information
  205
7 Deploying Customized Preinstallations

207
Part III Automated Installations

219
8 Automated Installation

221
- Simple Mass Installation
  221
- Rule-Based Autoinstallation
  233
- For more Information
  238
9 Automated Deployment of Preload Images

239
- Deploying System Manually from Rescue Image
  240
- Automated Deployment with PXE Boot
  241

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