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22 Jan 2008
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 Migration Best Practices Guide - Final Draft (feature)
The Final Draft of the Open Enterprise Server 2 Migration Best Practices Guide is now available. Download it here.

15 Jan 2008
Network login/logout utility (tool)
Provides easy access to the Novell network login interface.

27 Dec 2007
CLIENT 4.9x ADM (tool)
Administrative Template for Novell Client 4.9x.

18 Dec 2007
GroupWise Best Practice Video Survey (feature)
With the launch of the new Cool Solutions community site, we are eager to start introducing more rich media content into each community. Please take this short survey and let us know what topics you are interested in for GroupWise.

18 Dec 2007
Omni Training for Novell Users Groups (feature)
Interested in having Omni present to your Novell Users Group? We are currently featuring 30 or 60-minute sessions on Omni eControl, Riva, EMU, CCUweb and the Desktop Multiplier. Read about how to schedule Omni Training for your Novell Users Group ...

12 Dec 2007
One Giant Leap: Cool Solutions gets some New Digs (tip)
Eleven years after launching the first Cool Solutions site, we have just taken a major step forward. We have some new digs - a full-on community site with all the Web 2.0 bells and whistles. Check it out!

6 Dec 2007
Configuring Novell Clustering with ESX Server (feature)
Brett Littrel explains two ways to configure Novell Clustering on VMWare ESX Servers.

4 Dec 2007
Cool Blog: Bonsai Authorized BETA has SHIPPED! (feature)
Dean Lythgoe, Director of GroupWise Engineering, shares the good news and the inside details of the Bonsai Beta.

4 Dec 2007
Prepare for Latest E-discovery, Retention, Storage Challenges at BrainShare 2008 (feature)
Get the information you really need by voting for Messaging Architects' technical sessions today.

4 Dec 2007
Syncsort Signs On to Be a Gold Sponsor at GWAVACon (feature)
Novell and GWAVA are pleased to announce that Syncsort will be joining us at GWAVACon. Get the details here ...

4 Dec 2007
Success Story: Rabenhorst (feature)
Learn how Rabenhorst, a German company that produces and distributes a wide range of specialty foods, resolved security, reliability and support issues for its e-mail platform by switching to a GroupWise solution.

4 Dec 2007
Setting GroupWise as the Default Mail Client in KDE and Gnome (tip)
Rodney Crossman explains how to select GroupWise as your default mail client if you're running KDE or Gnome.

4 Dec 2007
Cool Blog: GMS on Linux (tip)
In this Cool Blog, Alex Evans brings us up to date with the latest happenings with GroupWise Mobile Server for Linux.

4 Dec 2007
Solving QuickFinder Index Problems (tip)
Is your Find function not finding? Danita Zanre shares some advice for troubleshooting indexing problems with QuickFinder.

4 Dec 2007
Getting GroupWise Nightly User Upkeep to Stick (tip)
This tip from Michael Bell helps you ensure that the nightly user upkeep feature maintains its changes properly.

1 Dec 2007
Double Bonus Points for Novell Teaming + Conferencing Tips & Articles (feature)
We're looking for tips, tricks, gotchas, workarounds, and success stories about Novell Teaming + Conferencing. Send us your Teaming + Conferencing tips and articles and and we'll show our gratitude with a special double-points offer. Get all the details here.

30 Nov 2007
Incremental and Differential Backups with Linux (feature)
Hanny Kraa shares a solution on how to make incremental and differential backups of your Linux system.

30 Nov 2007
Finding Open Files and Network Connections (feature)
Mike Farrell shows you how to use the lsof and netstat commands to get a complete list of all open files or network connections on your system.

29 Nov 2007
Expanding a Mirrored Volume in a Two-Node Cluster (feature)
Jack Shreve shares step-by-step instructions on how to expand a mirrored volume in a two-node cluster. This is for administrators without clustered/mirrored data pool experience.

28 Nov 2007
Adding eGuide from OES1 to OES2 (tip)
Missing eGuide in your new OES install? This tip from Alan Pearson should help you get it back and working.

27 Nov 2007
Restoring GroupWise E-mails and Accounts (feature)
Dave Simons provides a step-by step approach for restoring e-mails or GroupWise e-mail accounts.

27 Nov 2007
GroupWise Filter for Tasks (tip)
Jack Shreve shares a simple approach for getting tasks - and only tasks - to show up in a user's GroupWise view.

27 Nov 2007
GWAVACon Bonus Day: Linux Deep Dive or GWAVA 4 Certification (feature)
Space is limited... sign-up soon! You do not want to miss out on a great opportunity for this all day one-on-one, in-depth training at GWAVACon.

27 Nov 2007
Getting URLS to Display as Plain Text in GroupWise (tip)
Need to get that URL to display as text instead of as a link in a GroupWIse message? This tip from Michael Bell should help ...

27 Nov 2007
Installing GroupWise with a Secondary Domain on SLES 10 (tip)
Tim Heywood explains the order of events for getting GroupWise, ConsoleOne, and WebAccess installed on a SLES 10 system.

27 Nov 2007
Solving a D101 Error: Can't Connect to Restore Path as User (tip)
This tip from Tim Toepp helps you get past the D101 error that may occur when you try to log in to a restore area as an already deleted user.

27 Nov 2007
Using a GWIA Relay through an Appliance (tip)
Tim Heywood explains how to get ConsoleOne set up to support a GWIA port change of traffic.

21 Nov 2007
Going Beyond a Simple Firewall Configuration using NetFilter/iptables (feature)
David Mair adds some new features to his iptables solution from 2006.

21 Nov 2007
NIC Bonding with Xen Virtualization (feature)
Joe Harmon and Jim Short explain how to set up NIC bonding with Xen Virtualization.

20 Nov 2007
Understanding how RAIDed Disks Interact with the SLES Boot Process (tip)
Ivan Vari shares a solution for a problem he had installing a SLED/SLES system onto software raided (RAID1) disks.

20 Nov 2007
Submit a Tip (feature)
Tell us how you're using your favorite Novell products to do something unique, save time, streamline a process, boost your bottom line or troubleshoot an issue. Whether you send a suggestion, a short tip or a full-length article, you'll be making a difference and building the Novell support experience. Find out more.

20 Nov 2007
Apache2 Configuration and the Location of WebAccess (tip)
Tim Heywood shows you how to modify your Apache config file to redirect WebAccess to a different port.

20 Nov 2007
Resending Common E-mails (tip)
Jonas Bundy shares a few basic approaches for saving time by resending commonly requested e-mails.

20 Nov 2007
Creating SSL Cert Files with the GWCSRGEN Tool (tip)
If you need to brush up on creating SSL Cert Files for your PO, this tip from Tim Heywood should help.

20 Nov 2007
Restoring GroupWise without an NDS Backup (tip)
What to do if you're looking at a GroupWise restore but have no eDirectory backup? Try these words of advice from Tommy Mikkelsen ...

20 Nov 2007
Finding the Date when an Appointment was Created (tip)
This tip from Jonas Bundy helps you find the date when an appointment was created, in case you need to prioritize or share the information.

20 Nov 2007
Inadvertently Filtering Out Calendar Appointments (tip)
This simple tip from Shashikal BV gets your calendar appointments showing up again if they have mysteriously disappeared.

20 Nov 2007
AnyKey AnyFile (tool)
AnyFile is a client/server application which prepares larges files/folders for download by external party, notifying them by email with download instructions.

19 Nov 2007
Installing and Configuring Novell FTP Server for eDirectory Authentication (feature)
This article by Punya Mall is useful for administrators who want to use eDirectory instead of open-LDAP for user authentication.

16 Nov 2007
Recovering User Files on iFolder 3.4 on NSS using Salvage (feature)
Andrew Grant shares a solution he recently used to retrieve files that had been accidentally deleted from a user's computer and from iFolder.

16 Nov 2007
Useful RPM Commands (tip)
Maer Melo put together a handy list of RPM commands you can use to install and remove software packages, update packages, and more.

16 Nov 2007
Seeing Who's Logged in on your OES Server (tip)
Daniel Hedblom shares a script that will show a list of users who are logged into OES.

13 Nov 2007
GroupWise Migration and Clustering Tips (feature)
Gregg Hinchman and Tim Heywood team up with some practical advice for migrating and clustering GroupWise systems.

13 Nov 2007
Cool Blog: GWAVACon Berlin and Customer Visits (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Dean Lythgoe gets us up to speed with the latest happenings in GWAVACon Berlin and Novell customer visits for GroupWise.

13 Nov 2007
SiteScape Signs On to be a Gold Sponsor at GWAVACon (feature)
Novell and GWAVA are pleased to announce that SiteScape will be joining us at GWAVACon. Get the details here ...

13 Nov 2007
Keyboard Shortcuts: Squashing the Evasive Mouse Syndrome (feature)
Anita Moore shares a detailed list of keyboard shortcuts that helps you get out of the mouse "trap" ...

13 Nov 2007
GroupWise Training Schedule (feature)
Check out the latest ATT training sessions for Novell GroupWise ...

13 Nov 2007
Getting URL's in Text Emails to Work Correctly with Firefox (tip)
This workaround from Chad Smith helps you avoid a link problem with text e-mails and Firefox.

13 Nov 2007
Another Way to Find a Missing Trash Folder (tip)
Gary Ryan shares an easy way to find an elusive GroupWise Trash folder.

12 Nov 2007
SUSE / Novell Pocket PC Themes (tool)
Themes for Pocket PCs featuring SUSE / Novell images

9 Nov 2007
Linux Add Volume (tool)
This tool creates a volume on a previously created Linux NSS Pool.

9 Nov 2007
Migrating CIFS to Samba on OES (feature)
Ruud van der Zwet explains how to migrate CIFS shares on OES NetWare to Samba shares on OES Linux.

9 Nov 2007
Using ClusterSSH to Perform Tasks on Multiple Servers Simultaneously (tip)
Martijn Pepping shows you how to use ClusterSSH to perform tasks on multiple servers simultaneously from one single command window.

9 Nov 2007
Enabling NSS xattr on OES (tip)
NSS pools contain metadata such as trustees and extended attributes not found on other Linux file systems. Dean Giles explains how to enable NSS xattr on OES so the specialized metadata can be preserved by standard Linux xattr APIs.

9 Nov 2007
Load/Unload NetWare NLMs Remotely using OES Linux (tip)
Karthik Bachu shares a tip on how to load/unload NetWare NLMs, or copy the files from NetWare to Linux or vice versa remotely using OES Linux.

6 Nov 2007
Linux Activate Pool Snapshot (tool)
This tool activates a previously created Linux NSS Pool Snapshot.

6 Nov 2007
Linux Deactivate Pool Snapshot (tool)
This tool deactivates a previously activated Linux NSS Pool Snapshot.

6 Nov 2007
Linux Get Pool Snapshot Info (tool)
This tool retrieves detailed information about a specified Linux NSS Pool Snapshot.

6 Nov 2007
Cool Blog: What's New in Bonsai (feature)
Keep up with the latest Bonsai developments in this Cool Blog by Dean Lythgoe, Director of GroupWise Engineering.

6 Nov 2007
Webinars from Messaging Architects' Best Practice Series (feature)
Learn how to set up logging with MySQL on your M+NetMail system - and discover M+Guardian 2007.3.

6 Nov 2007
Finding a Missing Trash Folder (tip)
Where is that invisible trash folder? Tommy Mikkelsen offers a few clues for tracking it down when you can't see it in your desktop ...

6 Nov 2007
Using Sync Settings with GMS 2 (tip)
This tip from Joe Marton explains how to get the sync settings working for GroupWise Mobile Server 2.

6 Nov 2007
Troubleshooting Port 25 Problems on GWIA (tip)
Morris Blackham explains how to get around conflicts on port 25 with GWIA and Postfix.

6 Nov 2007
Limiting GWIA to a Specific Service (tip)
Need to set up your GWIA so it only accept and send mail with one service? Joe Marton describes how it's done ...

1 Nov 2007
Automating OES 2 Installation Using PXE Boot and AutoYaST (feature)
Installing OES 2 using PXE Boot and AutoYaST eliminates the need for boot media, installation media and inconsistent server installations. Mike Faris explains how to set up and configure the installation Server.

1 Nov 2007
Customizing AutoYaST for OES 2 Installation (feature)
AutoYaST allows for automating your SLES 10 installations, eliminating repetitious tasks by deployment teams. Mike Faris shows you how to customize AutoYaST for your SLES 10 installations.

1 Nov 2007
Creating NSS Volumes on OES 2 using Distributed Replicated Block Device (feature)
Sakila Ravi explains how to configure DRBD to create NSS pools and volumes on a single hard disk machine on SLES 10 SP1 OES 2.

1 Nov 2007
Nagios 3.0 - Sample Check Program Integration for LDAP Statistics (feature)
In this third article of a series about Nagios 3.0, Rainer Brunold shows you how to integrate a new check program into the Nagios environment.

1 Nov 2007
NetWare's EDIT.NLM, Revisited (tip)
Jack Shreve shares some tips and examples on how to use EDIT.NLM.

30 Oct 2007
Migrating GroupWise to OES 2 Linux (feature)
Here's a step-by-step process for moving your GroupWise system from NetWare to OES 2, courtesy of Norm O'Neal.

30 Oct 2007
The GroupWise "Zombification" Tool (tip)
Just in time for Halloween, Matt Ray (evil laugh here) explains the horribly delightful process of bringing back an e-mail message from the dead ...

30 Oct 2007
Omni Announces CRM Integration Initiative for GroupWise (feature)
Come check out the GroupWise CRM Integration announcement from our friends at Omni. This announcement marks an important milestone in their plans to deliver third-party database integration and CRM support for GroupWise.

30 Oct 2007
Hands-on Lab to Integrate SugarCRM to GroupWise Offered at GroupWiseR EMEA Summit (feature)
Interested in getting hands-on training on how to integrate SugarCRM and other third-party CRM, ERP and third-party database applications into GroupWise? Following the Omni Riva CRM Integration Strategy Announcement at GWAVACon Europe, GroupWiseR EMEA Summit attendees will be the first to get training on how to deploy Riva's CRM Integration Strategy. Read more ...

30 Oct 2007
Vertigo Released at GWAVACon Berlin (feature)
Vertigo, GWAVA's Key GroupWise Management Console was released at GWAVACon Berlin this past week. Although currently Vertigo has a limited feature set, it will increase after the release of Novell SP3.

30 Oct 2007
Getting Notifications on E-mails for a Designated Folder (tip)
Anita Moore shows you how to filter incoming e-mails into a designated folder and then get notifications for new messages that arrive there.

30 Oct 2007
GroupWise Resource Archive Update - October 2007 (tip)
Check out the new update to the GroupWise Resource Archive Update ...

30 Oct 2007
Configuring WebAccess on OES 2 (tip)
Aaron LeSaux explains how to adjust the default installation of WebAccess so it handles the Tomcat path and ProxyPass correctly.

30 Oct 2007
Troubleshooting a C06B Error with the GroupWise Server Migration Utility (tip)
Matt Ray explains how to avoid a C06B error when dealing with the GroupWise Server Migration Utility.

26 Oct 2007
Installing Open Enterprise Server 2 into an Existing Tree (appnote)
Updated: Joe Harmon provides a step-by-step process of how to install OES 2 into an existing tree.

26 Oct 2007
Nagios 3.0 Extension - NagiosGraph (feature)
Rainer Brunold continues his series of articles on Nagios 3.0. This article will show you how to add a Nagios extension that allows you to create charts based on service check results.

25 Oct 2007
How to Install and Configure VMware on SLED (appnote)
Dave Simons shares a step-by-step guide on how to install a VMware server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.

25 Oct 2007
Workaround for Backup Exec and Java Utilization Problem (tip)
Jack Shreve shares a solution for a problem when utilization of the node Backup Exec is running on spikes through the roof when attempting to check job logs.

24 Oct 2007
Novell Teaming + Conferencing Now Available! (feature)
It's here! Novell Teaming + Conferencing is now available, allowing you to bring the benefits of enhanced productivity and open collaboration to your organization. If you're looking for next-generation collaboration capabilities like blogs, wikis, enterprise social networking and real-time conferencing--or if you want an open alternative to proprietary offerings from Microsoft and IBM--this product is for you. Find out more...

24 Oct 2007
Novell Open Audio: This is Not Your Father's Workplace (feature)
From blogs, wikis and forums to whiteboarding and Web/VoIP conferencing, teams are now able to collaborate more effectively than ever. Join Rob Luhrs, one of the lead developers of Novell Teaming + Conferencing, and the Open Audio guys to hear how Novell is taking advantage of these next-generation collaboration tools.

24 Oct 2007
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 Technical Seminar (feature)
If you're looking to deploy Novell Open Enterprise Server 2, take advantage of a technical seminar delivered by global Novell Training Services partners. This seminar will introduce you to new and enhanced features such as Xen virtualization, Dynamic Storage Technology (DST), DFS Junctions and Archive and Version Services on Linux, Novell iFolder 3.6 and Novell iManager 2.7. Find out more...

23 Oct 2007
Cool Blog: GroupWiseR Summit in Bruges, Belgium (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Alex Evans provides an inside look at the upcoming GroupWiseR Summit in Belgium.

23 Oct 2007
Messaging Architects Invites Our Valued Clients to Support Us for SC Magazine Readers Trust Awards (feature)
Voting for products in the Readers Trust Award categories of the SC Magazine Awards 2008 has begun!

23 Oct 2007
Setting Up Spam Filter Accounts (tip)
Danita Zanre shares a few steps for configuring spam filter accounts for GroupWise systems.

23 Oct 2007
Setting Up a GroupWise Post Office for Students (tip)
Here are some guidelines for setting up post offices in an academic environment, courtesy of Timothy Leerhoff.

23 Oct 2007
Messages Read - or Not Read (tip)
Danita Zanre explains a few good ways to find out why a message that has actually been read is still showing up as "unread."

23 Oct 2007
Solving Printing Problems with WebAccess and IE7 (tip)
This tip from Matthew Swenson helps you automatically pop up a print dialog for WebAccess users who print from Internet Explorer 7.

23 Oct 2007
Deleting a User and Clearing the User Space (tip)
Is that GroupWise user really gone? Here's a tip from Tim Heywood that helps you make sure, once and for all ...

19 Oct 2007
Configuring Novell Archive and Version Services using Pre-Configured PostgreSQL Server (appnote)
Anilkumar Bolleni explains how to configure a Novell Archive and Version server on an already configured PostgreSQL server. This is useful if a user has configured the PostgreSQL database earlier and wants the Novell Archive and Version Service to use the same database server.

19 Oct 2007
Cool Wiki: Changing an OES 2 Server's IP Address (tip)
Jesse Pretorius posted a solution in the Cool Wiki about how to change the IP Address of an OES 2 (Linux) server. Read it here.

19 Oct 2007
Migrating DHCP from OES 1.0 to OES 2.0 Linux (feature)
Bindu Nayar and Sulabh Sharma explain how to migrate a DHCP configuration from OES 1.0 (file based DHCP Server) to OES 2.0 (directory integrated DHCP Server).

19 Oct 2007
Nagios 3.0 - A Extensible Host and Service Monitoring (feature)
If you're planning on installing Nagios, check out this installation guide from Rainer Brunold that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to set it up.

17 Oct 2007
Survey: How well are Novell and your other vendors meeting your needs? (tip)
We're interested in knowing how well Novell is meeting your needs in several areas identified as important to current customers. Please take this short, five-minute survey to help us understand your satisfaction with Novell and other vendors.

16 Oct 2007
Cool Blog: GroupWise Advisor,GWAVACon Berlin and Bonsai BETA Update (feature)
Dean Lythgoe, Director of GroupWise Engineering, shares his thoughts on some cool GroupWise happenings you should be aware of ...

16 Oct 2007
More Productivity and Profit for Your Small Business (feature)
As a small business, you may feel pressure to stay competitive with software that far outpaces your budget. Or maybe you've heard of "free" software, open source and Linux, but wonder if this means sacrificing the support services and applications so critical to your business. Announced on October 16, the Novell Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition addresses these concerns by combining the benefits of Linux and open source with the support ecosystem small businesses need. Find out more...

16 Oct 2007
Novell Open Audio: Novell Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition (feature)
Troy Wilde and Richard Lindstedt give an overview of Novell?s Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition.

16 Oct 2007
Reload 2.5 Coming Soon (feature)
Reload 2.5 is slated for release in the month of October 2007. Get the details here ...

16 Oct 2007
Learn from Your Peers: South San Antonio ISD Prepares for Legal Discovery and Open records Requests with GWArchive (feature)
A K-12 organization tackles the challenges of email retention. Find out more here ...

16 Oct 2007
Top Academic IT Solutions Survey (feature)
If you work for an academic organization, your insights on what IT solutions are most important to academic organizations can get you a chance at an Apple iPhone! Take the short survey by 19 October. 4 chances to win!

16 Oct 2007
Archiving for Compliance in the Government Sector (feature)
Attend this informative webinar and enter to win a free Email Essentials Product Suite - the essential toolkit for the GroupWise administrator!

16 Oct 2007
Troubleshooting Incorrect Default Folder for Attachments (tip)
Arend Teraa explains how to get to the right folder for attachments, instead of an old default one.

16 Oct 2007
Solving a WebAccess Web Page Issue after Upgrade (tip)
If your users are getting to the wrong starting page for WebAccess, this tip from Bob Mahar should help solve the problem.

16 Oct 2007
Unarchiving an Entire Calendar at Once (tip)
This simple tip from Joe Marton helps you unarchive a complete GroupWise calendar, all at once.

16 Oct 2007
Solving Problems with Xplat GroupWise on openSUSE 10.3 (tip)
James Taylor explains how to get the GroupWise Client running successfully on openSUSE 10.3.

15 Oct 2007
Check eDirectory LDAP Statistics with Nagios (tool)
This program can be used to monitor the number of ldap searches and errors with Nagios.

10 Oct 2007
Using DFS in an Open Enterprise Server 2 Environment (appnote)
Karthik Bachu explains how to configure DFS on OES 2 and move or split volumes from one server to another.

10 Oct 2007
SSH Proxying (feature)
Damian Myerscough shows you how to set up the SSH (Secure Shell) proxy utility that gives you the ability to relay network connections via SOCKS and HTTPS.

10 Oct 2007
Using ECHO in NCFs (tip)
Bryan Keadle shares a tip that will help you get the screen-echo functionality working in NetWare 6.5.

10 Oct 2007
DesktopClean 2.5 (tool)
Scans local desktop, moves files to a specified network path, then creates shortcuts to moved files on desktop.

9 Oct 2007
Riva Collaboration Integration Suite for GroupWise Featured on Novell Open Audio (feature)
Our friends at Omni share how their Riva Collaboration Integration Suite allows administrators to 'push' calendars, proxy access, managed signatures, common folders and address books to GroupWise accounts. Hear about Omni's new Secure Distribution List module and their roadmap for ERP / CRM email integration with GroupWise.

9 Oct 2007
Learn from Your Peers: Email Retention Management with GWArchive at Univ. of Florida (feature)
Here's a real-life case study on how to meet the requirements of email retention management in Education ...

9 Oct 2007
Messaging Architects Achieves "Novell Ready" Status across Product Line (feature)
GWArchive, M+Guardian, GWExtranet, and GWTreecast are tested and ready for GroupWise. Get the details here ...

9 Oct 2007
GWAVA Announces iPod Touch Winner (feature)
Over the past few weeks GWAVA has been running a promotion for Reload in the Midwest Region. To win, customers attended a special Midwest Reload webinar. See who the winners are here.

9 Oct 2007
Upgrading a Fully Patched GroupWise 6.5 System to 7.0 (tip)
Wallace Frist shares a simple solution for going from a patched GroupWsie 6.5 system to version 7.0.

9 Oct 2007
Displaying the DNS Name instead of IP Address at Client Login (tip)
Here's a tip from Tommy Mikkelsen that helps you display the DNS name at client login time.

9 Oct 2007
Solving Error -8200: Unable to Access SDD (tip)
If -8200 is not a good number for you or your SDD, Wallace Frist has a solution that may help ...

9 Oct 2007
GW Messenger and External Entities (tip)
Read this tip from Don Heinze if you'd like to get your GW Messenger working with external entities ...

8 Oct 2007
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 Now Available (feature)
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 is now available to customers worldwide. Open Enterprise Server 2 features full 64-bit support of software services previously only found on NetWare, along with storage management enhancements and NetWare virtualization. Get all the details here ...

8 Oct 2007
Novell Open Audio: OES 2 Released!!! (feature)
Jason Williams gives an update on what OES 2 includes as well as future plans for service pack 1.

5 Oct 2007
Create an Integrated OES 2/SLES 10 SP1 DVD Image (tool)
This script combines the OES 2 ISO and the SLES 10 SP1 ISO into a single integrated DVD image for easier OES 2 installation.

5 Oct 2007
Dual Boot SLED 10 SP1 and Windows Vista with GRUB as the Boot Loader (tip)
Wally Frist explains how to set up dual boot for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Service Pack 1 and Vista using GRUB as the boot loader.

5 Oct 2007
Ultimate Linux Desktop (feature)
Ivan Vari shares a solution based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1 with VMware virtualization. The outcome is a multi-boot (Linux/Windows) environment which allows a user to load both systems natively and virtualized as well as providing ultimate flexibility.

5 Oct 2007
Novell Credential Manager Interface (feature)
This article by Brian Cooper describes the Credential Manager Interface in the Novell Client for Windows and in the Novell Client for Windows Vista.

5 Oct 2007
NetWare Virtualized on Xen Tips (feature)
Glen Davis shares some helpful tips for NetWare virtualized on Xen.

5 Oct 2007
A Different Way to do 802.1X Authentication with Novell Client (feature)
Brett Littrell shares a workaround for some issues he had integrating 802.1X into his network.

3 Oct 2007
AutoYaST: Network Auto Configuration Script (feature)
Cameron Seader shares a script you can add to the Autoinst.xml file when setting up your systems using AutoYaST.

3 Oct 2007
Migrating Data from NetWare 5.1 to OES, with eDirectory 8.7.3.7 (feature)
This article by Shashikala B.V. shows the step-by-step process to follow when migrating from NetWare 5.1 to OES, using upgrades to eDirectory.

2 Oct 2007
Linux Deep Dive Training with Danita Zanre and SwitchDesk at GWAVACon (feature)
GWAVA has added an additional day of training for Linux at GWAVACon. Danita Zanre and SwitchDesk will deliver a full day ramping up on Linux fundamentals and GroupWise 7 on Linux. Register now for this special pre-conference event.

2 Oct 2007
GroupWise and SAN Design, Part 1 (appnote)
In this AppNote, Tim Heywood provides a background for the processes that are required for running a GroupWise system on centralized storage, such as a SAN.

2 Oct 2007
Meeting the Email Retention Requirements of Educational Institutions with GWArchive (feature)
GroupWise guru and email archiving expert Greg Smith discusses a typical email archiving scenario for educational institutions that can be accomplished simply and elegantly with GWArchive.

2 Oct 2007
GWAVA Certification Training Hits the Road (feature)
Due to an overwhelming demand for its Certification training, GWAVA and BrainStorm are bringing this training to a city near you. Get the details here ...

2 Oct 2007
Omni Announces Secure, Access Controlled GroupWise Distribution Lists (feature)
Do you need to control who can send emails to GroupWise Distribution Lists? How about hiding GroupWise distribution list members? Interested in having external account email addresses included in your system-defined distribution lists? Riva's Secure Distribution Lists takes GroupWise distribution list control to the next level. Read more about Riva's GroupWise Secure Distribution Lists module.

2 Oct 2007
Check out Messaging Architects' Video Archive on Best Practices in Messaging (feature)
Even if you missed the live webinars this summer, you can learn how to secure and optimize your messaging environment.

2 Oct 2007
Monitoring Load Balancing for WebAccess Servers (tip)
This tip from Dave Hatfield helps you keep an eye on how well your load balancing is working for your WebAccess servers.

2 Oct 2007
Marking Confidential E-mails as Private to Other Users (tip)
Here's a practical solution from Anita Moore that gets your confidential e-mails marked as private to other GroupWise users.

2 Oct 2007
Tips for Using GWCheck (tip)
Mickael Lundgren shares an approach for using GWCheck to help solve client errors, crashes, lost folders, etc.

1 Oct 2007
Incremental GroupWise Database Backups (tool)
How to use a shell to backup GroupWise databases.

28 Sep 2007
Configuring a Xen VM for Live Migration within a Cluster (feature)
Jason Record shows you how to configure a Xen Virtual Machine (VM) resource for live migration.

27 Sep 2007
Working with DHCP in OES 2.0 Linux (appnote)
In this AppNote, Bindu Nayar and Ruma Chakraborty explain how to use DHCP in OES 2.0 Linux and provide an overview of the new features.

27 Sep 2007
Installing and Configuring Samba on Open Enterprise Server 2 (appnote)
Joe Harmon walks you through the process of installing and configuring Samba after the installation of OES 2.

27 Sep 2007
Highlights of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 - Part 4 of 4 (feature)
The Wait Is Over: Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 delivers on the remaining services you've wanted to see on Linux, including directory-enabled Domain Name Services (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), DFS Junction support, and Archive and Versioning services. Read this Novell Connection magazine article for all the details.

27 Sep 2007
DOS Boot Menu for NetWare (feature)
James Rudd shows you how to setup a DOS boot menu for a NetWare server. Use it for firmware upgrades or to load the server with flags for troubleshooting. This guide should also work for NetWare servers running as virtualized guests on OES2.

27 Sep 2007
Solution for Error: nbackup: Unable to retrieve the Target Service Name list from xx.xx.xx.xx (tip)
If you're migrating data from NetWare 5.1 to OES 2 and get the following error: "nbackup: Unable to retrieve the Target Service Name list from xx.xx.xx.xx", here's a tip from Shashikala BV on how to fix it.

26 Sep 2007
NLM Inventory Tool 4.0 (tool)
Updated: Use MS Word and MS Access to inventory the NLMs on your servers and other Config.txt file data.

25 Sep 2007
Formulating Retention Policies for Education (feature)
GroupWise guru and email archiving expert Greg Smith discusses the need for educational institutions to define formalized retention policies for electronic records and email documents that address the needs of access to information and legal discovery.

25 Sep 2007
Novell Licenses Riva from Omni to Keep New Zealand on Time (Daylight Savings Time) (feature)
Omni Technology Solutions, Inc. and Novell Inc. recently announced the immediate availability of the Riva New Zealand Daylight Saving Time (DST) module for New Zealand GroupWise customers. New Zealand GroupWise customers are invited to download the free module from http://www.omni-ts.com/integration.

25 Sep 2007
Using GroupWise Mail and Calendar on Non-Novell Portals (tip)
Kevin Hurni explains how to get your GroupWise mail and calendar features working on non-Novell portals.

25 Sep 2007
Success Story: Belisol and GroupWise (feature)
Learn how the Belgium's Belisol company got a handle on its expanding sales and marketing activities with a solid GroupWise solution ...

25 Sep 2007
Dealing with the Latest Risks in Corporate Messaging: Eliminating PDF Spam with M+Guardian (feature)
This article from Messaging Architects explores the dangers and remdies for one of the newest threats to e-mail systems - PDF spam.

25 Sep 2007
Handling a Domain Name Switch for GroupWise (tip)
Need to switch domains and wondering about what will happen to your GroupWise system? This tip from Paul Lamontagne should ease the process.

25 Sep 2007
CBT Installation Training for GWAVA 4 (feature)
GWAVA in conjunction with BrainStorm has released a CBT training for GWAVA 4 for Free. Get the details here!

25 Sep 2007
Silent Upgrades for GW Messenger (tip)
You can get a silent install going for GW Messenger, by using the undocumented switch described in this tip.

25 Sep 2007
Disabling HTTP but Keeping HTTPS for WebAccess (tip)
Here's some advice from the Forum on how to disable HTTP access in WebAccess while still allowing HTTPS.

25 Sep 2007
Creating Multiple Aliases for Users in GWIA (tip)
Danita Zanre shares a simple tip for allowing more than one alias per GWIA user.

24 Sep 2007
(Error 898) NetWare Administrator Error Accessing Server Objects from Windows Client (tip)
Shashikala BV shares a solution for error 898: NetWare Administrator error while accessing the server objects from a Windows client.

21 Sep 2007
Mounting a Windows Share to the Linux File System (feature)
Michael Farrell shares a solution for accessing Windows network shares on a Linux desktop.

21 Sep 2007
Network Configuration Command-line Control (tool)
Updated: Simplified syntax for using netsh.exe.

21 Sep 2007
Troubleshooting Problem Accessing a GroupWise / OES Server from ConsoleOne after OES Migration (tip)
Greg Jandrain explains how he solved a problem he had accessing a GroupWise / OES server from ConsoleOne after migrating to OES.

18 Sep 2007
Consultant's Corner: Introducing Novell Teaming + Conferencing (feature)
Gregg Hinchman opens the curtains on Novell's new Teaming + Conferencing tools and explains their impact on your GroupWise systems.

18 Sep 2007
Creating an Annual, Recurring Event in GroupWise (tip)
Bryan Keadle shares a handy solution for creating annual GroupWise events, such as birthdays and anniversaries.

18 Sep 2007
Solving a "503 Service Not Available" Error for WebAccess (tip)
This tip from Royce Robinson helps you work around a 503 error in the WebAccess application.

18 Sep 2007
New from Novell Downloads: GroupWise Mobile Server 2.02 (tip)
Check out the latest version of GroupWise Mobile Server, available on download.novell.com ...

18 Sep 2007
GWAVACon Bonus Day Announced (feature)
Due to overwhelming demand, GWAVACon has announced a Bonus Day of intense, in-depth training!

18 Sep 2007
Omni Training for Novell Users Groups (feature)
Interested in having Omni present to your Novell Users Group? We are currently featuring 30 or 60-minute sessions on Omni eControl, Riva, EMU, CCUweb and the Desktop Multiplier. Read about how to schedule Omni Training for your Novell Users Group ...

18 Sep 2007
Learn How to Mitigate Email Risk with Novell, AMD, IBM, and Messaging Architects (feature)
Attend this exclusive free event and get up-to-date with the latest technology in messaging security and compliance.

18 Sep 2007
Illinois-based School District Pushes GroupWise Calendar Information to Staff Accounts with Riva CCU from Omni (feature)
Keith Shaffer, Director of Technology at Skokie/Morton Grove School District 69, had been waiting for a long time to be able to "push" GroupWise calendar content to his users. With Omni's new Riva Common Calendar Update module, he is able to push GroupWise appointments, reminders and calendar items to staff. What a great way to start the new school year!

18 Sep 2007
GWAVA's Vertigo Will Be Released Late September 2007 (feature)
Learn more about the upcoming release of GWAVA Vertigo here ...

14 Sep 2007
Integrating Dynamic DNS with Novell Business Continuity Clustering 1.1 for Linux (appnote)
Brad Rupp explains how to implement dynamic DNS on a single resource in a Novell Business Continuity Cluster.

14 Sep 2007
SLE10: Create a YaST Installation Source for Auto Installation (feature)
Cameron Seader shows you how to create a YaST installation source that can be used during an Auto installation or a Network installation.

14 Sep 2007
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 Public Beta (feature)
Heads Up: The Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 public beta is now available. Download it here.

14 Sep 2007
How to Install Skype on SLED 10 SP1 (tip)
Eric Gearhart shows you how to install Skype on SLED 10 SP1.

14 Sep 2007
Server Report (tool)
Simple Bash script that generates a report for documentation purposes.

13 Sep 2007
Resuming From Suspend on a Dell Latitude D400 (tip)
Eric Gearhart shares a solution for a problem he had with his Dell Latitude D400 resuming from suspend in SLED 10 SP1.

12 Sep 2007
Error: Volume NCP could not be created, error 22 (tip)
Here's a tip from Shashikala BV on how to fix a problem with NCP volume creation on a OES 2.0 server. Error: "Volume NCP could not be created, error 22."

12 Sep 2007
Solving Error when using df -h (tip)
If you get the error: df: cannot read table of mounted file systems: no such file or directory, here is a tip from Shashikala BV on how to fix it.

11 Sep 2007
Consultants Corner: Special Edition - Exchange 2007 Facts (Update) (feature)
Gregg Hinchman compares the features of GroupWise 7 and Exchange 2007 counts the migration costs - the findings may surprise you! (Now updated with GroupWise cost tables)

11 Sep 2007
A GroupWise First -- Integrate eDirectory Values into GroupWise Signatures (feature)
Do you need to standardize your GroupWise signatures by adding eDirectory values? Read more about how Omni's new Managed Signature module allows you to push eDirectory values into GroupWise signatures.

11 Sep 2007
GWAVACon - The Worlds Largest GroupWise Conference is Taking over Europe (feature)
GWAVACon will be in Berlin, Germany on October 20 - 22, 2007. Find out about it here ...

11 Sep 2007
Looking into the Future - Email Archiving and Retention with Retain (feature)
Taylor Cochrane, Product Manager for Retain, presents "Looking into the Future - Email Archiving and Retention with Retain" on Wednesday, September 19th at 2:00 PM EST.

11 Sep 2007
Discover M+Guardian: Using Executive Reports to Help Your Senior Management Understand the Importance of Investing in Messaging Security (feature)
Learn more here ...

11 Sep 2007
Locating GroupWise User Objects with Missing eDirectory Counterparts (feature)
Ruud van der Zwet explains how to locate disassociated GroupWise objects.

11 Sep 2007
Converting Groupwise Client RPMs to Run on dpkg-based Distributions (tip)
This tip from Mike Culbert helps you get your GroupWise client up and running on Debian and Ubuntu.

11 Sep 2007
Restoring a Personal Address Book from Backup (tip)
Tim Heywood explains how to get a personal address book from a backup, if your restore area is set.

11 Sep 2007
Redirecting to the WebAccess Site (tip)
Arjan Anthonisse shares some sample code that redirects the WebAccess URL to a custom page.

10 Sep 2007
Illegal Partition Table Error While Booting (tip)
If you get an "Illegal Partition Table Error" message during system booting, it could be because the Partition Table got corrupted or deleted. Check out this tip from Shashikala BV on how to fix it.

7 Sep 2007
Implementing Virtual IP in a Novell Business Continuity Cluster using RIP (feature)
Brad Rupp explains how to deploy Virtual IP in a Novell Business Continuity Cluster.

7 Sep 2007
Spinning the Cube with SLED 10 SP1 on an IBM ThinkPad (feature)
Mark Robinson shares a tip on how to configure some of the keys on an IBM ThinkPad to rotate the cube.

7 Sep 2007
Troubleshooting iPrint Driver Store Errors (tip)
Jeffry Sleddens explains how he solved some errors he got when trying to create an iPrint Driver Store.

5 Sep 2007
GWAttachmentStats (tool)
Easily report, sort, and trend on user's email statistics, mailbox sizes, and space taken by attachments.

4 Sep 2007
ABENDLogFilter Utility (tool)
This utility rewrites the ABEND.LOG into a more readable and useful format.

4 Sep 2007
Discover M+Guardian (feature)
Join Greg Smith and Branden Black in this Virtual Seminar to learn what you can do to secure your organization's collaboration system.

4 Sep 2007
Moving GroupWise to a New Volume - Another Approach (tip)
James Quinn shares another way to get your GroupWise system moved to a new volume.

4 Sep 2007
Configuring WebAccess in Academic Settings (tip)
Tim Heywood and Steve Eschenburg share some advice on how to get WebAccess set up properly in an academic environment.

4 Sep 2007
Automatic Distribution Lists for GroupWise (tip)
Here's a tip from Shivaji Samanta that helps you import user lists from PeopleSoft into the GroupWise NAB.

4 Sep 2007
Opening Internal GroupWise Systems Securely (tip)
Ryan Kather explains how to open up an internal GroupWise system to outside access, while still maintaining reasonable security and low spam.

4 Sep 2007
Printing the Full Distribution List (tip)
In this tip, Scott Brown describes how to configure your system so that full distribution lists print instead of being truncated.

4 Sep 2007
Mailbox Limit Sizes and Warnings in GroupWise (tip)
Tim Heywood explains a strategy for setting mailbox limits and issuing quota warnings in GroupWise.

4 Sep 2007
Solving HTML Issues with New GroupWise Installations (tip)
Rob Aronson shares a solution to a problem with GWIA encoding, where HTML issues are caused.

1 Sep 2007
UserKVYMonitor v1.7.1 (tool)
The analyzer of user activity on NetWare server with Novell ZENworks Remote Management support.

31 Aug 2007
Setting Up Dynamic Storage Technology with Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES) 2 (appnote)
With his customary attention to detail, Joe Harmon explains exactly how to set up Dynamic Storage Technology on OES 2. If you ever want to move old unused data to older storage, remove unwanted JPG, MP3, ISO, and zip files from your system, or just have smaller backups, you'll want to read this. Thanks Joe!

31 Aug 2007
Health Care Provider Chooses Multi-station SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktops (feature)
Health care customer looking to deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop? Multiply your savings on hardware, management and electricity costs with the Omni Desktop Multiplier, powered by Userful. Our friends at Omni share how Homewood Health Centre maximized their fixed desktop budget by deploying multi-station Linux desktops.

30 Aug 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Hands-Free Installations (feature)
Check out this new Novell Connection article by Nathan Conger for instructions on how to set up and configure a Network Installation Server for speedy, hands-free installations.

30 Aug 2007
Using Docufide Secure Transcript with NDPS and SLES (feature)
Brett Littrell explains how to configure NDPS and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to send student transcripts to Docufide.

30 Aug 2007
DSRAZOR for eDirectory/NDS and NetWare (tool)
Secure, delegate, administer and audit your eDirectory/NDS and NetWare File Systems. Manage user accounts, report on and manage security settings, delegate helpdesk tasks and more.

30 Aug 2007
DSRAZOR for GroupWise (tool)
Secure, delegate, administer and audit your GroupWise installations. Manage user accounts, report on and manage security settings, report disk space usage, manage distribution lists and more.

29 Aug 2007
Cash in Your Pocket, from Advisor Summit (feature)
We know it's difficult to make business decisions at the end of summer, so we're offering a bit of motivation -- $500 worth. Get the details here ...

29 Aug 2007
Cool Blog: Novell Teaming + Conferencing (feature)
Read Dean Lythgoe's blog about Novell Teaming + Conferencing, a new Collaboration product that will be shipping soon from Novell.

28 Aug 2007
What GroupWise Has that Outlook Doesn't ... (feature)
For those contemplating a move from GroupWise to Outlook, here's a timely features comparison of what you'd be leaving behind, courtesy of Lori Quinn.

28 Aug 2007
Messaging Architects' Online Email Usage Policy Course (feature)
Need Help Implementing Your ePolicy? Check out Messaging Architects' Online Email Usage Policy Course. Get your organization up to speed with your Corporate Email Policy, with zero IT overhead.

28 Aug 2007
Technote: Addressing Agent Configuration in Redline 3 (feature)
This Technote by Uli Neumann explains how data is collected in Redline and how to troubleshoot agent configuration problems.

28 Aug 2007
Moving a GroupWise System from NetWare to a Windows Server (tip)
Need to move your GroupWise system from NetWare to a Windows server? This tip from Jim Michael should help ...

28 Aug 2007
Educational Institutions Grading Google on Student Email Account Offer (tip)
If you are an Educational Institution looking to move your students to a new email system, Richard Bliss and Google want to ask you a few questions. Google has begun offering free Gmail accounts to Educational Institutions, including Universities, Colleges, and K-12.

28 Aug 2007
Avoiding Port Conflicts with GroupWise POs - Another Approach (tip)
Eric Rothweiler shares an alternate workaround for avoiding port conflicts with GroupWise POs.

28 Aug 2007
GEE Whiz "Dies" in 30 Days (tip)
GEE Whiz, an Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus solutions acquired by GWAVA more than two years ago, will stop working on September 30th, 2007. Learn more here ...

28 Aug 2007
Getting GWIA Tabs to Display Properly (tip)
Danita Zanre explains how to deal with those finicky GWIA tabs in ConsoleOne.

28 Aug 2007
Locking Out GroupWise Clients for Security Fixes (tip)
This tip from Chris Premo helps you lock out GroupWise clients prior to doing a security update for GroupWise.

28 Aug 2007
Exporting Nicknames (tip)
Here's a simple tip from Gert ter Berg that explains how to export GroupWise nicknames into Excel or a text editor.

25 Aug 2007
A Xen Virtual Machine Monitor Plugin for Nagios (feature)
Axel Schmidt explains how to integrate a Xen Virtual Machine Monitor Nagios plugin into an existing Nagios system environment.

25 Aug 2007
Using iFolder to Backup and Share Tomboy Notes (tip)
Here's a tip from Richard Holder on how to use iFolder to backup Tomboy Notes and make them available on multiple computers.

24 Aug 2007
NetworkTester (tool)
This script is made to test networking hardware and software in a simple way by verifying packets travel reliably across the network.

24 Aug 2007
Identify a User's Location During Login (tip)
Darron Michael explains how to identify a user's location (onsite or offsite) during login and select which options to run or not run within the login script.

24 Aug 2007
iPrint fills up Apache Access_log Files (feature)
Andrew Barker shares a solution for a problem he had with a SYS volume being filled up by large Apache access_logs files. The Apache access_log files contained large amounts of iPrint entries.

23 Aug 2007
INIT Script for Tivoli Storage Manager (tip)
Cameron Seader shares a script that will start the Tivoli Storage Manager client acceptor daemon on SUSE Linux Enterprise.

23 Aug 2007
NetWare Disk IO Monitoring with Nagios (tool)
Nagios Script for Monitoring Novell NetWare Disk IO.

21 Aug 2007
Consultants Corner: (Client) Push Comes to Shove (feature)
Gregg Hinchman is back with an in-depth look at how to install and configure the new GroupWise 7 Client.

21 Aug 2007
Dive into Open Enterprise Server 2 at the GroupWise Advisor Summit (feature)
The GroupWise Advisor Summit is coming to Miami, Florida from September 30 to October 4. Learn about the full day of sessions on OES 2 here ...

21 Aug 2007
Installing GroupWise Mobile Server (GMS) (feature)
Dave Simons shares a step-by-step approach for getting GroupWise Mobile Server installed on a Windows 2000 server.

21 Aug 2007
Get the Latest on Novell Teaming + Conferencing at the GroupWise Advisor Summit (feature)
The GroupWise Advisor Summit is coming to Miami, Florida from September 30 to October 4. Learn about the sessions on Novell Teaming + Conferencing here ...

21 Aug 2007
Check out What's New in the Latest Release of M+Guardian (feature)
M+Guardian has improved connection control, configurable reports, multiple autonomous spam engines, and more ...

21 Aug 2007
The GroupWise Community has spoken: GWAVACon San Diego Announced (feature)
After 2 months of voting by the GroupWise Community, this year's GWAVACon will be held in beautiful San Diego, California. Get the details here!

21 Aug 2007
Expiring vs. Deleting GroupWise Items (tip)
What's the difference between expiring and delting items in GroupWise? Danita Zanre sheds some light on the subject ...

21 Aug 2007
Success Story: Johnson Matthey, GroupWise, and BorderManager (feature)
Learn how Johnson Matthey, a leader in advanced materials technology, provided secure and reliable access to intranets, extranets, and the Internet with a solution including Novell GroupWise and Novell BorderManager.

21 Aug 2007
Solving Port Conflicts with a Second GroupWise PO (tip)
This tip from Tim Heywood helps you get past port conflict issues when you load a new GroupWise Post Office.

20 Aug 2007
OpenOffice.org Impress (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection articles about OpenOffice.org. In this article by BrainStorm, you'll learn how to convert a PowerPoint presentation to OpenOffice.org Impress.

17 Aug 2007
Highlights of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 - Part 3 (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection articles about Novell Open Enterprise Server 2. Part 3 explains how to preserve your NetWare services in a paravirtualized NetWare virtual machine.

16 Aug 2007
How to Maintain your Linux Environment, if you're New to Linux (feature)
Hanny Kraa put together a quick reference guide with some basic Linux administrative tasks for NetWare administrators who are new to Linux.

16 Aug 2007
Troubleshooting Problems Viewing Files on a NetWare Server (tip)
Tony Kelly explains how he solved some problems users were having when viewing files on a NetWare Server if they were using the Verdana Ref font.

15 Aug 2007
K-12 School Uses EMU to Create and Bulk Modify Novell Home Directories for Mac OS X Users (feature)
Struggling with managing Macintosh Home Directories on NetWare / OES? Does your school district or college use Macintosh OS X computers with home directories on NetWare or OES? Check out this Cool Solution success story about how Savannah Country Day School uses EMU to manage their 1,200 user accounts, including Macintosh home directory values on NetWare.

14 Aug 2007
Installing and Configuring GroupWise Messenger on OES (feature)
Dave Simons shares a step-by-step guide for installing and using GW Messenger on OES Linux.

14 Aug 2007
Cool Blog: Milestone 3 Demos, GroupWise Advisor Summit Plug (feature)
Dean Lythgoe, Director of GroupWise Engineering, describes the latest developments of the upcoming Bonsai release in this Cool Blog.

14 Aug 2007
Release of M+Guardian 2007.3 Confirms Messaging Architects' Path as Technology Innovator in Messaging Security (feature)
Learn about the latest enhancements in Messaging Architects' Next-Generation Email Firewall.

14 Aug 2007
GroupWise on Linux: Three Unique Abilities with Reload (feature)
Check out this timely article by Tay Kratzer on the unique features of Reload for GroupWise on Linux.

14 Aug 2007
Solving Trusted Key Issues with Blackberry Server and ConsoleOne (tip)
Here's a tip from Mike Romine that helps you avoid a Trusted Application Key error on BlackBerry's with GroupWise.

14 Aug 2007
Managing Contacts via HTML in GroupWise 7 (tip)
Tony Kelly explains how to take advantage of the HTML files that GroupWise 7 leaves in the user's default temp folder.

13 Aug 2007
Backup4all 3.10.281 (tool)
Customizable backup software for full, incremental, differential and mirror backups.

10 Aug 2007
Novell GroupWise View Designer 7.0.2 (feature)
The GroupWise View Designer has been updated for GroupWise 7.0.2. Download it here! Updated with a new version for 7.0.2 HP or greater GroupWise Windows client.

10 Aug 2007
Compressed Drive Imaging over a Network (feature)
Michael Farrell explains how to copy an entire drive image from one computer running Linux to another.

10 Aug 2007
Virtualization Performance and Workload Recommendations to Get the Most From Your Assets (feature)
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 has the ability to run in either a physical or virtual environment. Part of the Open Enterprise Server 2 product is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Support Pack 1 including Xen virtualization. This Novell Connection article by Jason Williams will give you information and guidance about virtualization in Open Enterprise Server 2.

10 Aug 2007
Novell GroupWise 7.0.2 HP View Designer (tool)
New version of GroupWise View Designer for the 7.0.2 HP or greater GroupWise Windows client.

10 Aug 2007
openSUSE Linux Rants eBook Library (tip)
Heads Up: Scott Morris has created a new openSUSE Linux Rants eBook Library where you can download his free eBooks. Get all the details here and download his new eBook called: "Investigation 101 - Gathering Information about Hardware, Filesystem, and Processes".

7 Aug 2007
Linux List Pool Snapshots (tool)
This tool lists Linux NSS Snapshot pools.

7 Aug 2007
Linux Add Pool (tool)
This tool creates an NSS pool on a specified device.

7 Aug 2007
Linux Remove Pool Snapshot (tool)
This tool deletes a specified NSS pool Snapshot.

7 Aug 2007
Linux Add Pool Snapshot (tool)
This tool creates a Linux NSS pool Snapshot on a specified device.

7 Aug 2007
Cool Blog: Securing your Agents, Part II (feature)
Alex Evans shares the next installment of his discussion on how to secure GroupWise agents.

7 Aug 2007
Preventive Maintenance for System Administrators (feature)
Here's some practical and detailed advice on staying ahead of the server maintenance game, courtesy of Hanny Kraa.

7 Aug 2007
Emergency Planning: Auto-Forwarding Messages to Cell Phones (feature)
Help in an emergency is as close as your cell phone, thanks to this timely article from Darron Michael ...

7 Aug 2007
Monitor Memory and Disk Space with Redline 3 (feature)
Uli Neumann takes you behind the scenes with GWAVA's powerful new version of Redline 3.

7 Aug 2007
Need Help with Your ePolicy? Get Messaging Architects' Online Email Usage Policy Course (feature)
This course is easy to use, totally web-based for flexible access, and requires zero administration from the IT personnel. Check it out!

7 Aug 2007
Shared Folders Utility for Windows (tip)
Dave Parkes shares a cool utility that helps GroupWise users get the most of shared folders.

7 Aug 2007
Copying Users Between GroupWise Systems in a Tree (tip)
Here's a step-by-step tip that shows you how to get your GroupWise users copied from one Post Office to another, so they exist in both places.

3 Aug 2007
Highlights of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 - Part 2 (feature)
Here's part 2 in a series of Novell Connection articles about Novell Open Enterprise Server 2. Learn how Novell Domain Services for Windows can help simplify your IT environment.

3 Aug 2007
Configuring OES SP2 with NSS, NCS, and Samba (feature)
Jordan Nielsen shares instructions on how to configure Clustering, NSS, and Samba in an OES SP2 environment.

3 Aug 2007
Cool Blog: iFolder 3.6 - Looking *really* good! (feature)
Read Jason Williams latest blog about some of the new features and enhancements in iFolder 3.6.

3 Aug 2007
Success Story: Contra Costa County Office of Education, and Riva from Omni (feature)
Read this Cool Solution from our friends at Omni to learn how the GroupWise administrator at CCCOE is now able to push the school districts' holiday schedules, events, meetings and other items to user accounts. Learn how Riva's new Common Calendar Update (CCU) module delivers increased user satisfaction and helps you improve your GroupWise ROI.

3 Aug 2007
Setting Up XNTPD Time on NetWare 6.5 SP5 Servers (feature)
Chris Premo explains how to configure your NetWare 6.5 SP5 servers to use XNTPD Time.

31 Jul 2007
Cool Blog: Alternate GWIA's (feature)
Alex Evans stayed up late wondering what you could do with alternate GWIA feature in GroupWise - and his eyes were opened ...

31 Jul 2007
Moving GroupWise to a New Volume (tip)
Pat Hopkins shares a tip for making GroupWise moves and copies across servers a bit easier.

31 Jul 2007
Setting All Address Books to Display Last Name First (tip)
Tommy Mikkelsen has a simple tip for changing to a last-name first display with the address book, and making that available to all clients.

31 Jul 2007
Customizing the WebAccess Logo (tip)
Jim Michael and Christopher Premo show how easy it is to customize your own logo for use in WebAccess.

31 Jul 2007
Changing the Default Port for GMS Server (tip)
Joe Marton explains how to change the default port on the GroupWise Mobile Server, in this step-by-step tip.

31 Jul 2007
Solving Slow Performance with the "To" Field (tip)
This tip from Joerg Rohrer shows how to prevent overly-long address book searches and the user frustration that goes with them.

31 Jul 2007
Messaging Architects' Online Email Usage Policy Course (feature)
Need to enforce a corporate email policy in your organization this summer? Check out Messaging Architects' Online Email Usage Policy course.

31 Jul 2007
Do You Have GroupWise Mobile Server Users Who Need to Access Shared Calendars? (feature)
Paragon Title & Escrow needed to provide access to a shared calendar for their GroupWise Mobile Server users. Read this Cool Solution from our friends at Omni about how this law firm used Riva to synchronize a business critical GroupWise shared calendar to their mobile users.

27 Jul 2007
OES Migration (appnote)
Ruud van der Zwet shares instructions for a project that migrates five OES NetWare servers to one OES Linux server.

27 Jul 2007
Securing Access to the iPrint Web Page outside of the Network (tip)
Here's a tip from Chris Premo on how to secure access to the iPrint Web Page from outside of the Network.

27 Jul 2007
8 CLI Tools that are Under-utilized, Sometimes Unknown, or Unappreciated and Yet Pack a Powerful Punch (feature)
Jonathan Peck put together a list of command line tools that he has found to be very helpful and informative when it comes to administrating Linux.

27 Jul 2007
Securing Apache Web Server with mod_security (feature)
Damian Myerscough explains how to install and configure mod_security on your Apache web server.

24 Jul 2007
MiniChecker (tool)
Monitor individual drivers on NW, Linux, and Windows, as well as some LDAP search/auth performance and directory sync.

24 Jul 2007
Cool Blog: Preparing for Bonsai Beta (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Dean Lythgoe, Director of GroupWise Engineering, maps out the great new features coming in the much anticipated Bonsai release of GroupWise.

24 Jul 2007
Success Story: City of St. Paul and GroupWise (feature)
Learn how the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, found a winning e-mail solution with GroupWise running on SUSE Linux.

24 Jul 2007
Fixing GMS Redirection (tip)
This tip from Marko Kautium shows how to work around a certificate error that sometimes occur with GMS redirection.

24 Jul 2007
Changing a Name while Still Using an Old Email Address (tip)
Ah, the excitement of a double life - but it doesn't have to be complicated, as this e-mail identity solution from Wally Frist explains.

24 Jul 2007
Changing a GroupWise Given Name (tip)
Paul Lamontagne and Uwe Buckesfeld explain a curious problem that can happen when you try to update a GroupWise name in ConsoleOne.

24 Jul 2007
Cool Blog: Securing your Agents, Part I (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Alex Evans explains a practical way to keep your GroupWise agents running smoothly - and securely.

20 Jul 2007
Migrating Microsoft DNS to OES Linux (feature)
Michael Faris shares instructions on how to migrate DNS zones from Windows to Linux.

20 Jul 2007
Manually Partitioning Your Hard Drive with fdisk (feature)
Damian Myerscough shows you how to create partitions with fdisk on SUSE Linux Enterprise.

20 Jul 2007
File Replication Pro - Native Novell File Replication & Synchronization (tool)
Bit Level, Real-Time or Scheduled File Replication & Synchronization

20 Jul 2007
How to put a Linux SMDR in NetWare Mode or in Dual Mode (tip)
When adding Linux servers to your network you may find that you need to back them up from a NetWare server. Here's a tip from Dean Giles that shows you how to put a Linux SMDR in NetWare mode or in Dual mode so you can backup a Linux server from NetWare.

17 Jul 2007
Consultants Corner: Planning for GroupWise 7 on Linux Clusters (feature)
Gregg Hinchman warms up with a hot summer topic - getting your GroupWise 7 system running on Linux clusters.

17 Jul 2007
GWAVA 4 Released for Download! (feature)
On July 11th, GWAVA released GWAVA 4, its flagship GroupWise security product. Find out more about it here ...

17 Jul 2007
Sending Personalized Emails from GroupWise (feature)
Need to send personalized emails to customers, students or partners from GroupWise? Check out this quick and easy Cool Solution from our friends at Omni. Simply create your personalized text message, export your list of contacts from your CRM or database into a CSV file, and GWmerge takes care of the rest. No copying and pasting required. No need to import all the email addresses into your GroupWise address book. Email merges made simple with GWmerge from Omni!

17 Jul 2007
Success Story: Computhink and The Auburn-Washburn School District (feature)
Email archival and retrieval: every school district needs it! Learn how Computhink helped the Auburn-Washburn School District meet a federal mandate for email archival.

17 Jul 2007
GroupWise Secure LDAP Authentication (tip)
Ruud van der Zwet shares a tip that helps you successfully authenticate over secure LDAP to GroupWise.

16 Jul 2007
PageSize (tool)
System paging size report

12 Jul 2007
FSSync 1.8 (tool)
File operations (delete, copy, purge..) with some Novell specific add-ons (purge, truee/IRM-copy)

11 Jul 2007
GWPUDBInfo (tool)
This tool will parse a GWCheck log file into a more readable comma-delimited file.

11 Jul 2007
Keeping your FTP Service to Yourself (tip)
Peter Frolich shares a slick method of keeping people from hacking in and using your FTP service. His solution keeps your logfile from getting crammed as well. Especially groovy when it comes to stopping bots. Enjoy!

11 Jul 2007
Installing a All-In-One HP Printer on SLED 10 SP1 (feature)
Mark Robinson explains how to set up printing and scanning with an HP All-In-One (AIO) device using the HPLIP package.

11 Jul 2007
First Impressions: Creating a Presentation with OpenOffice.org Impress (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection magazine articles about OpenOffice.org. Part 5 shows you how to create a multimedia presentation using OpenOffice.org's presentation program, Impress.

10 Jul 2007
Setting Up LDAP Authentication on a GroupWise System (feature)
Dave Simons explains the step-by-step process for getting LDAP authentication set up and working with a GroupWise post office.

10 Jul 2007
Workaround for Installing GroupWise on Windows 2003 (tip)
Can't get GroupWise to install correctly on a Windows 2003 machine? Joep Piscaer shares a solution ...

10 Jul 2007
Repeating Birthday Function in GroupWise (tip)
Danita Zanre shows us how to make birthdays behave, with this handy tip for repeating birthdays on your GroupWise calendar.

10 Jul 2007
Solving GW Agent Installation Problems on OES Linux (tip)
This tip from David Dabinett shows how ensuring the correct rights can speed up the GW agent installation process on OES.

10 Jul 2007
WebAccess Agent and Domain Considerations (tip)
Jim Michael describes a few installation strategies to get WebAccess working well in a domain.

10 Jul 2007
Running GMS Secure Gateway and IIS on the Same Machine (tip)
This tip from Doyle Collings shows how to get the GMS Secure Gateway and IIS running smoothly on the same machine.

10 Jul 2007
Netscape Address Book Import (tool)
Import Netscape address book into GroupWise.

6 Jul 2007
Highlights of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 - Part 1 (feature)
In this first of a four-part series, Novell Connection magazine digs deep into some of the highlights of Open Enterprise Server 2, starting with Dynamic Storage Technology - a new feature focused entirely on helping customers control rising data storage costs.

6 Jul 2007
Delete or Rename Files with Corrupted Filenames (tip)
Have you ever been asked to delete a directory that was not empty but you can't find any files in there? Or you can see a file, but you can't delete it? Greg Riedesel shares some tips on how to get rid of them. Updated with new information!

5 Jul 2007
Omni Webinar Series (feature)
Omni presents three weekly web seminars to help you maximise your GroupWise, eDirectory and SLED deployments. Find out how to deploy GroupWise Dynamic Distribution Lists, Common Calendars, set Proxy Access for Auditors, clean-up eDirectory information to prepare for IDM, save up to 80% on your SLED desktop deployments and provide ZERO-Rights, delegated user account management.

3 Jul 2007
Summer 2007 Letter to GWAVA Customers from CEO, Charles Taite (feature)
Find out more about the upcoming release of GWAVA 4 for NetWare, and more ...

3 Jul 2007
Scaling GroupWise with a New Installation (feature)
Wondering how best to scale your new installation of GroupWise? This article from Michael Bell provides some practical tips and strategies on the subject.

3 Jul 2007
Creating Reusable Vacation Rules (tip)
Here's a refresher tip from Dave Simons to help you get your GroupWise vacation rules ready for the summer ...

3 Jul 2007
Creating Global Categories for Mail and Calendar (tip)
Here's a workaround solution from Steve Babcock that helps you create Global Mail and Calendar categories for your GroupWise users.

3 Jul 2007
Adding GWIA Global Signatures with HTML (tip)
Chris Premo explains how to get GWIA global signatures working properly in HTML format.

3 Jul 2007
Always Know When Email is Down - before Your Boss Knows! (feature)
GroupWise Monitoring and Reporting, JUST GOT EASIER with Redline 3 - get the details here ...

3 Jul 2007
Another FID Finder (tip)
Eugene Liedel shares an alternate approach for getting a handy list of FIDs, from the gwcheck.log file.

2 Jul 2007
Notify GWWebUsers over SMS when Log in to GWWEBACCESS (tool)
Notify GwWebAccess users when log in to the GWWEBACCESS.

28 Jun 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 for the Masses: Discover the Power of Network-Based, Hands-Free Installations (feature)
Nathan Conger explains how to setup and configure a Network Installation Server paired with PXE Boot and AutoYaST for speedy, hands-free installations.

28 Jun 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Creating a Custom AutoFill Sorted List in OpenOffice.org Calc 2 (feature)
Need to insert the same data over and over again in your spreadsheet? Does it need to be in a certain order? Calc's autofill feature can help you add that data with just a drag. Read this tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to learn how.

28 Jun 2007
GroupWise Snapins for the API Gateway (tool)
GroupWise 5.5 Snapins for NetWare Administrator (NWAdmin). They are to be used with the GroupWise API Gateway.

28 Jun 2007
Mounting ISO Image Files as NSS Volumes on OES for Linux (feature)
Simon Flood shows you how to mount ISO image files of CDs or DVDs as NSS volumes on OES Linux.

28 Jun 2007
Novell Open Enterprise Server Training and Support Promotion Extended! (feature)
The Novell Open Enterprise Server Training and Support promotion is being extended through September 15, 2007. Take advantage of free Open Enterprise Server training and support. Get all the details here.

26 Jun 2007
Solving the GroupWise 7.0.2 Vulnerability - Quickly and Completely (feature)
GWAVA's Uli Neumann shares an appraoch to getting large numbers of GroupWise clients updated quickly and easily, with Redline and a few supplied files.

26 Jun 2007
Messaging Architects Acquires Email Essentials' Product (feature)
Messaging Architects has acquired Email Essentials' Product Suite and is making it available to all active GWArchive clients. Get the details here ...

26 Jun 2007
Disabling Client Auto-Update before Patching GroupWise (feature)
Need to test the new GroupWise Messenger before your GroupWise patch goes out? Wallace Frist shows you how to disable the client auto-update and buy yourself some time ...

26 Jun 2007
Protecting GroupWise Archive Paths (tip)
If you need to protect archive paths from the "enquiring minds" of GroupWise users, this tip from Mark Clark should help.

26 Jun 2007
Restoring Single Address Books and Calendars (tip)
Danita Zanre shares a simple method for restoring single address books and calendars of GroupWise users.

26 Jun 2007
Getting a List of FIDs (tip)
Need to know the FIDs that are associated with your GroupWise users? Charles Ransom and Paul Lamontagne explain how to easily get a handy FID list for your use.

26 Jun 2007
Speeding Up Client Startup Time (tip)
Something might be slowing down your GroupWise client startup - and Tommy Mikkelsen unravels the mystery ...

26 Jun 2007
UNC Path and Advanced Tabs for GWIA (tip)
Kimberly Combest shares a tip for getting the GWIA Advanced tabs to show up correctly in ConsoleOne.

26 Jun 2007
Switching IP Addresses with WebAccess (tip)
This tip from Jim Michael helps you get your IP addresses sorted out and updated when you switch them in WebAccess.

26 Jun 2007
GWSave (tool)
Bulk export of GroupWise 7 email messages to standard mime (*.eml) format.

21 Jun 2007
Troubleshooting the SLES10 Boot Process (feature)
Jason Record has provided a quick reference guide to narrow down the cause of a failed boot and get the server back up as quickly as possible. It is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

21 Jun 2007
Complete NetWare to OES Linux Migration Guide (appnote)
Mike Faris shares a step-by-step guide on how to migrate a server from NetWare to OES Linux.

21 Jun 2007
Remote Management using SSH and X-Forwarding (feature)
James Rudd explains how to use SSH and X-Forwarding for remote management of your OES or SLES servers.

21 Jun 2007
Utility to help remove NCS/BCC, NSS, and ARK iManager plugins (tool)
This utility will remove the files on disk for the NCS/BCC, NSS, and ARK iManager plugins.

20 Jun 2007
Free* Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Command Reference Quick Start Card (feature)
Put NetWare and Linux commands at your fingertips. Sign up to get your free* Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Command Reference Quick Start Card from BrainStorm Inc.

19 Jun 2007
Consultants Corner: It's "Knife" to Know Archiving (feature)
Consultant Gregg Hinchman discusses the pros and cons of deleting vs. archiving in your GroupWise system.

19 Jun 2007
Success Story: Coperion and GroupWise (feature)
Learn how Coperion implemented a GroupWise solution to replace a mix of disparate e-mail systems, using Advansys Message Saver technology to assist in integrating GroupWise with a Camos CRM system.

19 Jun 2007
WebAccess Configuration in a DMZ (feature)
Here are some strategies and tips for setting up and using WebAccess in a DMZ, courtesy of Jim Michael.

19 Jun 2007
Cool Story from Messaging Architects: Geisinger Health System and GWArchive (feature)
Learn how Geisinger Health System used GWArchive to deploy a secure email archiving policy and manage email risks at Geisinger Health System.

19 Jun 2007
Last Login Time for GroupWise (tip)
This tip from Joe Marton helps you find out the last time a user logged in to a GroupWise account.

19 Jun 2007
GroupWise Unload Script (tip)
Dave Simons shares a handy script that unloads GroupWise before a scheduled backup is done.

19 Jun 2007
Identical Usernames in Different POs with GMS (tip)
How can you have identical usernames existing in different POs, using GMS? Georg Fritsch has a solution to the problem ...

15 Jun 2007
Patching an OES server with ZENworks Linux Management 7 (tip)
The best (and only supported) way to update an Open Enterprise Linux Server is by OES patch bundles and not via the oes-bundle. Here's how you do it.

15 Jun 2007
Creating GroupWise Dynamic Distribution Lists (feature)
Do you work in an environment where it would be valuable to have GroupWise Distribution List membership be automatically updated based on the values of an eDirectory Group or an LDAP query? Riva's GroupWise Dynamic Distribution List Module solves the challenge encountered in many GroupWise environments where distribution lists need to be updated manually to reflect frequent changes.

15 Jun 2007
SmartSYNC 2007 (tool)
Synchronize the latest Palm OS based devices with GroupWise 6.5+/7.x+

14 Jun 2007
New Free YaST eBook Available (tip)
Scott Morris has completed another free eBook. It covers the basics of managing software with YaST. It goes over what Installation Sources are, how to get a full list of them, and how to put them in. He also covers the basics of adding and removing software via YaST. Find out how to get the free ebook here.

14 Jun 2007
How to Securely Access a Server GUI from a Workstation (feature)
Simon Flood explains how to securely access a server's graphic console from a workstation rather than have to be physically located where the server is.

14 Jun 2007
Changing the Default Text Editor Used in SLED 10 (tip)
Ricardo da Costa shares a tip on how to change your default text editor in SLED 10.

14 Jun 2007
Java Based NetWare FTP Command Line Utilities 1.9C (tool)
Java based NetWare to NetWare FTP based utilities capable of single file, single directory or single directory tree FTP operations.

14 Jun 2007
Getting Ahead: Migrating from NetWare to OES (tip)
Check out this new Connection Magazine article by Ken Baker for some tips on planning a NetWare to OES Migration.

12 Jun 2007
NWAddIn - Novell NetWare Reporting in Microsoft Excel (tool)
Novell NetWare add-in for Microsoft Excel provides functions to extract Novell NetWare Server and Volume details.

12 Jun 2007
Messaging Architects Launches Email Compliance & Security Bundle for Small- and Mid-Size Organizations (feature)
Get the details here on Messaging Architects' new Email Compliance & Security Bundle.

12 Jun 2007
Ready to Upgrade to GWIA Native Internet Addressing? (feature)
Are you finally ready to upgrade to GWIA Native Internet Addressing? Learn how Omni's new Riva Address Book Cleanup module can take the risk out of updating user address books that have old GroupWise Internet gateway identifiers.

12 Jun 2007
Upgrade Tips for GroupWise on Linux (tip)
Alan Evans shares a few tips on using RPMs to upgrade GroupWise versions on Linux.

12 Jun 2007
Relaying Mail to Internal and External Addresses (tip)
This tip from Rich Aronson helps you avoid errors when relaying external messages via the GWIA.

12 Jun 2007
Load-Balancing with WebAccess (tip)
Here's some sample code that implements a simple load-balancing approach for WebAccess, courtesy of Robert Charles Mahar.

12 Jun 2007
Transferring GroupWise to Another Server, from NWSB (tip)
This tip from Tim Heywood shows you how to get GroupWise transferred to a different server, using the NetWare Small Business Suite.

12 Jun 2007
Solving Communications Problems with the GroupWise WebAccess Agent (tip)
Jim Michael shares a few ideas for getting the GroupWise WebAccess Agent running smoothly ...

8 Jun 2007
Create Backup Copy of File Every N minutes (tool)
Perl script creates a backup copy of a file every N minutes.

8 Jun 2007
Using Redirect Links to Consolidate and Simplify Access to Management Links (feature)
Bryan Keadle shows you an easy way to keep track of your web-based management tools and pages.

6 Jun 2007
Public Beta: GroupWise Collaboration Integration Suite for eDirectory and GroupWise, June 8, 2007 (feature)
Check out this cool announcement from our friends at Omni. Their new, unified GroupWise integration suite allows you to create Dynamic GroupWise Distribution Lists, push calendar entries, push proxy access, clean up address books, generate GroupWise archive path reports, eDirectory password expiry reports and more. Sounds like just the kind of application a GroupWise administrator would like to have on hand.

5 Jun 2007
GWAVA Reload and Arnold Schwarzenegger Pay a Visit On The Same Day (feature)
Learn how GWAVA Reload saved the day at the State of Utah Governor's office ...

5 Jun 2007
Exclusive Email Security & Archiving Offerings from Messaging Architects (feature)
Secure your messaging infrastructure and attain compliance with exclusive email security and archiving offerings from Messaging Architects. This summer, maximize your investment in GroupWise and enhance your end users' productivity with these unbeatable deals!

5 Jun 2007
Two Post Offices, One Server (feature)
Wally Frist explains how to get a second GroupWise post office up and running on the same server.

5 Jun 2007
New Leasing Program from Messaging Architects (feature)
Be on the cutting edge of technology and have the financial flexibility your business needs for maximum success. Find out more here ...

5 Jun 2007
Linking Items to Folders using the GroupWise 7 Cross-Platform Client (feature)
Find out how to get items linked to folders with the cross-platform GroupWise client, thanks to this tip from Axel Schnellbügel.

5 Jun 2007
Creating a Task and Viewing It on the Calendar (tip)
Anita Moore shares a simple approach for helping users understand how to create tasks and view them on their calendars.

5 Jun 2007
Seeing the Novell Address Book with Both GroupWise and Outlook Installed (tip)
Here's a tip from Aldous Leung that helps users see the Novell Address Book correctly when they have both Outlook and GroupWise installed.

5 Jun 2007
Loading WebAccess in Protected Memory Space (tip)
In this tip, Tim Heywood explains the process for loading WebAccess into protected memory space, and what else you should know about it.

30 May 2007
syslog-atom.py (tool)
Python script that transforms your syslog-ng formatted messages from your logfile into an atom feed. So now you can use you favorite feed reader to keep up with your logs!

30 May 2007
Cool Wiki: Migration Wizard (feature)
Check out this wiki article for recommendations on server migrations and tips on tuning the server configurations to speed up the migration and reduce the risk of problems.

29 May 2007
Renaming a NIC (tip)
Muhammad Sharfuddin explains how you can change the name of a NIC in your system.

29 May 2007
Messaging Architects' GWArchive Included in Gartner's Magic Quadrant (feature)
Messaging Architects' GWArchive is the only email retention & compliance solution for GroupWise included in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Email Active Archiving for the second consecutive year. Learn more here ...

29 May 2007
Novell Open Audio: GroupWise Linux Client and Bonsai Release (feature)
Novell's Bill Pray and Gregory Webb answer questions on parity in the GW Linux client and the upcoming Bonsai release, from the Novell Open Audio Studio.

29 May 2007
New GroupWise Wiki Pages (feature)
Here are four new Wiki pages for GroupWise, covering topics of security, system health, administration, and design.

29 May 2007
Reinstalling GroupWise Agents on a New Server (tip)
This tip from Paul Caron helps you get your GroupWise Agents installed on a new server with a minimum of hassle.

29 May 2007
Troubleshooting Groupwise High Availability in a Linux Cluster Environment (tip)
Martin Prikril explains how to deal with a problematic feature in GroupWise High Availability when it comes to Linux clustering.

29 May 2007
Solving Greylisting Problems in GWIA (tip)
Here's a quick tip from Alan Ninatoski that helps the right messages get through, with Greylisting in place.

29 May 2007
Sorting E-mails by Subject with the Agent Accounting Data File (tip)
Nigel Lewis explains the value and use of the Agent Accounting Data File in getting your e-mails sorted by subject type.

24 May 2007
Novell Open Audio: Bill Pray on GroupWise and Novell Business Continuity Clustering (feature)
When will we see parity on the GroupWise Linux client? Bill Pray and Gregory Webb answer this question in the interview, and get an update on the next release of GroupWise codenamed Bonsai. Also, Brad Rupp and Ryan Okelberry get technical with Novell Business Continuity Clustering.

24 May 2007
Login Tracking Scripts (feature)
James Rudd shares an easy way to keep a login log of users that can be used for tracking and statistical purposes.

24 May 2007
How to use NSS Storage with a SLES 10 iSCSI Server (feature)
Lane Harner explains how he solved some problems he had when using an iSCSI server as shared storage with NSS.

24 May 2007
NDPS Printer Installation Script (feature)
Ed Radke shares a script that he uses to aid in NDPS printer installations.

22 May 2007
Consultants Corner: Synchronize with the Living Force (feature)
Gregg Hinchman shares his expert advice on synchronizing GroupWise and eDirectory systems in this article.

22 May 2007
Secure Your Messaging System with M+Guardian, Tame Storage Growth with GWArchive and Train Your Users on GroupWise (feature)
Learn about the total Messaging Architects Email Security & Archiving Bundle for Small and Mid-Size Organizations.

22 May 2007
GroupWise Upgrade Tips (tip)
Here are some practical tips on upgrading your GroupWise system, from Tim Heywood, Alan Evans, and Timothy Leerhoff.

22 May 2007
TBX.nlm - Saves Time When Backups Fail (tip)
Wallace Frist explains how TBX.nlm can make your life easier when backing up GroupWise remotely.

22 May 2007
Creating a New SDD Directory for SP Installs (tip)
Joe Marton and Timothy Leerhoff share some insights on creating and using SDDs for GroupWise installations.

22 May 2007
Using Transend Migrator for Legal Discovery (tip)
When you need to convert e-mails to a supported format for legal eDiscovery, Alan Ninatoski recommends the Transend Migrator 6.0 Forensic Edition.

21 May 2007
Formativ Applet: iCal Solution (tool)
Share appointments with people using other collaboration software, such as Microsoft Outlook.

21 May 2007
Formativ Applet: Delete Attachments From Selected Messages (tool)
Remove attachments from received messages, minimizing the space required to store your GroupWise data.

21 May 2007
Formativ Applet: Print Message (tool)
Print a selected GroupWise message and attachment listing.

16 May 2007
Solution for Error: Could not initialize nwtermio terminfo database (tip)
Anthony Keaveney explains how he fixed a "Could not initialize nwtermio terminfo database" error he got when his server would abend when mounting the SYS volume.

16 May 2007
Back Up and Synchronize Files between a Desktop and Laptop on SLED 10 (feature)
Peter McCracken shows you how to back up and synchronize files between a desktop and laptop using a USB hard disk and RSYNC.

15 May 2007
Cool Blog: More GroupWise Updates (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Alex Evans describes the latest changes in the Exchange and Notes Gateways for GroupWise.

15 May 2007
New Wiki Pages for GroupWise (feature)
Check out the new GroupWise Wiki pages on Cool Solutions for maintenance, design, and reference information.

15 May 2007
GroupWise Disaster Recovery - Reload v2 - The Holy Grail of GroupWise (feature)
Push Button Disaster Recovery For GroupWise! All organizations must trust their backup and recovery solution to work in time of crisis. Reload from GWAVA earns that trust. Learn about Version 2 of Reload here ...

15 May 2007
Exceptional Summer Offer from Messaging Architects (feature)
Maximize the investment in your GroupWise infrastructure with an exceptional summer offer! Messaging Architects extends its enterprise-class email security and archiving portfolio to small and mid-size organizations - get the details here.

15 May 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Customize Your Electronic Business Card (tip)
This BrainStorm Cool Tip helps you customize your vCard in GroupWise and set up your signature to automatically attach it.

15 May 2007
Special Offers from Messaging Architects EMEA (feature)
Check out these special offers for educational institutions, small businesses and enterprise clients, from Messaging Architects EMEA.

15 May 2007
Controlling Notification of a New GroupWise Client (tip)
How do you let your users know about new GroupWise client - after you're ready to roll out the update? James Barkun has a practical tip you can use.

15 May 2007
Firefox Default Browser Script that Enables URLs and Attachments (tip)
Randy Wilson has a solution that not only runs GroupWise in Firefox but also enables spreadsheets and other attachments for that browser.

15 May 2007
Customizing the GMS Port (tip)
John Fuge shares a tip for getting GroupWise Mobile Servers to run on port 444 instead of the default 443.

15 May 2007
Deleting (") Messages with GWCheck (tip)
You can use GWCheck to delete those messages that start with quotation marks in the subject line, thanks to this tip from Florian Albers.

11 May 2007
NW Get File Time Info (tool)
This tool returns the stored times for all metadata. (ie. creation, modified, archived, accessed and metadata modified time).

11 May 2007
Creating a DFS Junction on OES Linux (tip)
Florian Deckert shares a tip on how to create a DFS junction on OES Linux.

11 May 2007
Restarting NDS on OES Linux without the Novell Client Warning Message on Desktops (tip)
Eric Champagne shares a tip on how to restart NDS and not have the Novell Client prompt warning message on every desktop.

11 May 2007
Integrating Your Linux Host into a Windows Environment (tip)
Dewey Hylton shares a solution that allows you to easily navigate Windows and Samba servers.

11 May 2007
Free "Intro to Linux" Course (tip)
Heads Up: Scott Morris has just released a new free "Intro to Linux" course that is done via email. Its goal is to be the most basic introduction to Linux possible. You should have a basic understanding of Linux once you complete the course. Get all the details here.

11 May 2007
Cool Wiki: Migrating a DNS Service from NetWare to Linux (tip)
Louis Bernardo recently added a new article in the Cool Wiki about migrating DNS from a NetWare server to a Linux server. Read the article here.

8 May 2007
SP1 for GMS 2 is Available (feature)
Get the details on the latest Service Pack for GroupWise Mobile Server ...

8 May 2007
Caledonia Spring Sale - and Danita's Blog (feature)
Find out what's cooking at Caledonia! GroupWise expert Danita Zanre has some interesting things in store ...

8 May 2007
Join the New M+NetMail Online Forum (feature)
An invitation to the NetMail community - Messaging Architects invites you to join the new M+NetMail Online Forum.

8 May 2007
Moving a PO between NetWare Boxes (tip)
Here's a tip that outlines the steps to take for moving a GroupWise post office from one NetWare server to another.

8 May 2007
Getting Additional Address Book Columns (tip)
How can you get more columns to show up in your GroupWise Address Book? Scott Kennedy shares a simple procedure.

8 May 2007
Saving a Large Number of Individual E-Mails (tip)
This tip from Ty Theierl shows you how to block a range of emails and save them to a local drive, without having to specify each file name individually.

8 May 2007
Dealing with Certificate Problems on the Palm Treo (tip)
Here's some troubleshooting advice from Danita Zanre that will help you avoid certificate problems with Treo Palms using WebAccess.

4 May 2007
Winsock 2.0 Management Option on NetWare 6.5 (tip)
Rodney Crossman shares a quick tip on how to use the Winsock 2.0 Management option in the NRM portal on NetWare 6.5.

4 May 2007
Extensions for PHP 5.0.5 (tip)
If you need more extensions for PHP 5.0.5, Guenter Knauf has compiled a large list of php extensions that are available for download.

3 May 2007
DHCP Lease Data Monitoring Utility (tool)
Retrieve and display DHCP lease data of a Linux DHCP server.

1 May 2007
OES: Apply Patches Without New Kernel Patches Being Applied (feature)
Cameron Seader shares a script that you can use if you have a need in your OES Linux environment to apply patches without having a new kernel being applied.

1 May 2007
Forcing SSL for GroupWise 7 Webaccess on OES / NetWare (tip)
In this tip, Matt Midson explains how to force SSL capability with WebAccess on OES or NetWare.

1 May 2007
Responses: GroupWise vs. Outlook/Exchange (feature)
Cool Solutions readers David Dabinett and Patricia Potts weigh in on the pros and cons of Groupwise and Outlook/Exchange.

1 May 2007
eSMS Gateway for GroupWise (tool)
Send SMS directly from your GroupWise system.

1 May 2007
Cool Blog: Continuing the WebAccess Theme (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Alex Evans shares a few tips on the proper setup of WebAccess.

1 May 2007
Messaging Architects: "Best from BrainShare" Archive (feature)
If you missed this year's BrainShare, you can still benefit from Messaging Architects' "Best from BrainShare" Archive. Download the presentations and videos and learn how your peers solved the security, archiving and compliance issues of their GroupWise system.

1 May 2007
City Government Simplifies Novell Identity and GroupWise User Account Management with eControl (feature)
The City of Greater Sudbury deployed eControl to enable their front-line staff to manage 1,400 user accounts in 150 physical locations without any administrator or supervisor rights required in Novell GroupWise, eDirectory or the file system. Read more about how eControl delivered web-based, ZERO-Rights, delegated user account management for this city government.

1 May 2007
Moving GroupWise Clusters (tip)
Here's a step-by-step solution for moving a clustered GroupWise system to a different set of SAN drives.

1 May 2007
Deleting Duplicate GroupWise Accounts (tip)
Steve Eschenburg shares a simple process for deleting those "ghost" GroupWise accounts that sometimes show up as duplicates.

1 May 2007
Working with Disabled Accounts (tip)
Here's a tip that helps you proxy into a disabled account, while keeping it from sending or receiving messages.

1 May 2007
Running GroupWise Messenger Twice (tip)
Need to run multiple instances of GroupWise Messenger? This tip from Javier Otero should do the trick ...

27 Apr 2007
Staying on Top of Your Memory Usage in Linux (feature)
If you notice that after using your computer for a long period of time, your system slows down, programs respond slower, or your web browsers seem sluggish, check out this article from Michael Farrell for some tips on how to fix it.

27 Apr 2007
SLE10: Apply Updates Without New Kernel Updates Being Applied (feature)
Cameron Seader shares a script that you can use if you have a need in your environment to apply updates without having a new kernel being applied.

27 Apr 2007
Novell Open Audio: Greg Kroah-Hartman on Linux Kernel Development and News from Support (feature)
SUSE Labs? Greg Kroah-Hartman joins the Open Audio team to talk about kernel development, including a beginners how to, and the kernel development hierarchy. Then Randy and Dave are back for another episode of News from Support.

25 Apr 2007
Using Novell Remote Manager on OES Linux and OES NetWare Servers (appnote)
Dave Simons shows you how to use Novell Remote Manager on OES Linux and OES NetWare Servers.

24 Apr 2007
NW Ping Epoch (tool)
This perl script pings an inactive Epoch to prevent it from being removed.

24 Apr 2007
NW Reset Event List (tool)
This utility will remove all Event File List (EFL) Event Epochs, both active and used, for a specified NSS volume.

24 Apr 2007
NW Start Event Epoch (tool)
This utility will start a new active Event File List (EFL) Event Epoch for a specified NSS volume.

24 Apr 2007
NW Stop Event Epoch (tool)
This perl script will stop the current Event File List (EFL) Event Epoch for a specified NSS volume.

24 Apr 2007
NW File Event List (tool)
This utility creates a list of modified files for a specific EFL epoch on a specified NSS volume.

24 Apr 2007
GroupWise 7 SP2 Available (feature)
GroupWise 7.0.2 is now available from download.novell.com - get the details here ...

24 Apr 2007
GWAVA 4 for NetWare Ships May 1st. (feature)
GWAVA 4 for NetWare has been a long time coming. But we think the wait is worth it. It officially ships May 1st, ending an extremely successful open beta. Get all the details here.

24 Apr 2007
Cool Tool: Assess the State of Your GroupWise Message Store with GWDiscovery (feature)
Learn how the free GWDiscovery tool from Messaging Architects can help you make informed storage management decisions for the organization's email and collaboration system.

24 Apr 2007
GroupWise vs. Outlook/Exchange (feature)
GroupWise or Outlook/Exchange? The debate continues - send us your two cents (or more) on the issue ...

24 Apr 2007
TCPTrunkwidth and the MTA (tip)
Here's some newly uncovered info on TCPTrunkwidth and the GroupWise MTA, courtesy of Gregg Hinchman.

24 Apr 2007
Update - Solving "Find" Problems in GroupWise Accounts (tip)
If you've searched unsuccessfully for an item in GroupWise - but you can see it's there - this tip from Paul Kritschgau should help your searches get back on track. *Update - Tommy Mikkelsen adds a workaround for when the Find Results template has been overwritten by the user ...

24 Apr 2007
Using WebAdmin with GMS (tip)
Here's a tip that helps you create and manage WebAdmin administrators from GroupWise Mobile Server (GMS).

20 Apr 2007
Proxy Rights Checker (tool)
Find out what proxy rights your GW users have given to whom.

19 Apr 2007
NW Activate Pool Snapshot (tool)
This Perl script activates a specified pool snapshot.

19 Apr 2007
tbackup.sh (tool)
Back up and restore trustee rights.

18 Apr 2007
Using OpenSSH to Manage Your Novell OES Server Remotely (appnote)
Dave Simons explains how to use OpenSSH to securely manage your OES server from a remote site.

17 Apr 2007
Consultants Corner: Instant Gratification, Instant Messaging (feature)
Consultant Gregg Hinchman discusses instant gratification with Novell Instant Messaging - for those in the NOW ...

17 Apr 2007
Cool Blog: Top 10 Features You Haven't Heard About Yet in Bonsai (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Novell's Ken Muir gives us a sneak peek at some of the cool "little" features planned for the next release of GroupWise ...

17 Apr 2007
Messaging Architects Invites You to Visit Its Post-BrainShare Resource Center (feature)
Find out how you can visit Messaging Architects' Post-BrainShare Resource Center ...

17 Apr 2007
Recreating Complex Folder Structures in GroupWise Accounts (tip)
Paul Kritschgau shares a handy method for speeding up the recreation of folder structures in GroupWise accounts.

17 Apr 2007
Open Call - Automating GWCheck Maintenance (tip)
How are you performing mailbox maintenance? If you've used GWCheck in a creative, effective way, now's the time to let us hear about it ...

17 Apr 2007
GMS "Kill Pill" for Stolen Handhelds (tip)
Sounds like a theme from Mission Impossible - but this tip from Joe Marton will help your stolen PDA quietly self-destruct ... its data, that is.

16 Apr 2007
NW List Pool Snapshot (tool)
This Perl script lists pool snapshots on a server.

13 Apr 2007
Two Great Reasons to Migrate to Linux TODAY (feature)
If you're interested in migrating to Linux, here are two great reasons to start today! A new Novell Open Enterprise Server Migration web site, and HP recently announced a HP ProLiant