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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!

12 Dec 2007
LDAP Password Changes and Versions of Security Services (feature)
Geoff Carman

12 Dec 2007
Counting References for an eDirectory Identity (tip)
Sailaja Mada

12 Dec 2007
Modifying Custom Attributes with the IDM Null Driver (tip)
Father Ramon

12 Dec 2007
Inserting and Removing Users in Groups in an IDV Tree (tip)
This tip from Father Ramon helps you insert or delete Group users in an Identity Vault tree.

10 Dec 2007
Monitor Identity Manager - eDirectory Driver Synchronization with Nagios (tool)
Check Novell Identity Manager synchronization between eDirectory trees using ldap.

5 Dec 2007
Configuring Access Manager for UserApp and SAML (appnote)
In this AppNote, Thomas Lubanski explains how to configure Novell Access Manager for use with IDM UserApp and SAML.

5 Dec 2007
Converting Structured Attributes in eDirectory (feature)
Fernando Freitas share some IDM rules that help you convert a structured syntax attribute to two different eDirectory formats.

5 Dec 2007
Cool Blog: Driver Usage Paradigm (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Aaron Burgemeister describes the "light-bulb" experience he had with the IDM Resource Kit and driver usage.

5 Dec 2007
Access Management Authentication Class for SMS Token Login (feature)
Bart Andries describes an SMS token-based authentication method for Access Manager.

5 Dec 2007
Access Management Authentication Class for Static Token login (feature)
Bart Andries describes a Static token-based authentication method for Access Manager.

5 Dec 2007
BA Authentication modules for Novell Access Manager (tool)
This package contains custom authentication modules for Novell Access Manager.

5 Dec 2007
Managing the eDirectory Database Cache (tip)
You can manage you eDirectory database cache more effectively, thanks to this tip from Geoff Carman.

5 Dec 2007
Customizing Error Messages in Access Manager Login Pages (feature)
You can help your users deal with authentication issues by customizing the error messages they get, thanks to this article from Neil Cashell.

5 Dec 2007
Finding Form Fill Secret Store Details in Access Manager (feature)
Learn more about Secret Store for Form Fill. Neil Cashell fills you in on the details ...

5 Dec 2007
Setting Up Subversion with LDAP and IDM Designer (feature)
This article by David Gersic helps you use Subversion revision control in conjunction with LDAP and Designer.

5 Dec 2007
Success Story: St. Vincent Health (feature)
Learn how St. Vincent Health found a better way to track system access and protect confidential patient information, thanks to Novell Identity Manager.

28 Nov 2007
Installing eDirectory 8.8 SP2 as a Non-Root User (appnote)
In this AppNote, Samuel Soares explains how to install and configure eDirectory 8.8 properly as a non-root user.

28 Nov 2007
About Loopback and Null Drivers (feature)
Rob Schneider brings us up to speed on IDM loopback and null drivers, including a rule example.

28 Nov 2007
Success Story: Liverpool (feature)
Learn how Liverpool, Mexico's leading fashion department store, deployed Novell Identity Manager to enable efficient access control to its SAP applications and other business-critical enterprise systems.

28 Nov 2007
Quick Install for IDM UserApp (tip)
David Gersic shares a handy quick-install procedure for getting IDM UserApp up and running.

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.

28 Nov 2007
IDM SAP HR Driver: Where to Get the JConnect Libraries (tip)
Geoff Carman explains how to find the files you need to support the SAP HR driver for Novell Identity Manager.

28 Nov 2007
Manually Configuring Oracle Enterprise Manager for a Sentinel Instance (feature)
Tom Burt explains how to configure the Oracle Enterprise Manager dbconsole properly after installing Sentinel.

28 Nov 2007
Finding BorderManager Licenses After an Upgrade (tip)
This tip from Craig Johnson explains how to improve the way your BorderManager installation locates and displays its licenses.

28 Nov 2007
Displaying the eDirectory loginTime in NSL (tip)
Here's a tip from David Guest that displays the eDirectory login time for NSL in GMT format.

26 Nov 2007
UniqueID Check v1.0 (tool)
Analyze UID and CN attributes from an eDirectory tree.

21 Nov 2007
Calling Stored Procedures with the IDM JDBC Driver (feature)
Geoff Carman explains how you call stored procedures using Policy Builder, GCV, XML Parse, and destCommandProcessor - with the JDBC driver.

21 Nov 2007
Configuring SUSE Firewall for the SSL VPN Component in Access Manager (appnote)
In this Appnote, Sureshkumar T explains how to set up a SUSE Firewall configuration that works with the SSL VPN Component of Access Manager.

21 Nov 2007
General-Purpose Relational Integrity Rules for IDM (appnote)
This AppNote by Rob Schneider describes an approach to maintain relational integrity between the user and job data commonly referenced by Identity Manager.

21 Nov 2007
Novell Adds Roles-Based Provisioning Module to Identity Manager (feature)
Learn how roles-based provisioning has been integrated with Novell Identity Manager, making it easier to tie identity to business processes.

21 Nov 2007
LDAP Directory Access over SSL, with MAC OS 10.5 Leopard (feature)
The new version of Mac OSX introduces some issues with LDAP Directory Access over SSL. Colin Pearce explains how to get smooth access again, with LDAP and the Directory Utility application.

21 Nov 2007
Novell SecureLogin Adds Support for Windows Vista (feature)
Learn how Novell SecureLogin, a feature-rich single sign-on solution, offers advances to enforce consistent password policy and address compliance mandates.

21 Nov 2007
Success Story: University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston (feature)
Learn how the The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston (UTHSC-H) incorporated Novell Identity Manager and Novell iChain to form a identity management solution that works across all their applications and platforms.

21 Nov 2007
Building Group Memberships in eDirectory (tip)
This tip from Jack Shreve explains how to add a new eDirectory group, based on an existing group with similar membership.

21 Nov 2007
Changing a Notes DateTime Field (tip)
Perry Nuffer shows how to set the HTTPPasswordChangeDate value in the Domino directory, using an XDS input document example.

21 Nov 2007
Avoiding an Error when you Delete an Application from iManager (tip)
This tip Francesco Vinci explains what to do about an error that can happen when when you delete an application from iManager.

21 Nov 2007
Detecting Password Fields on a Javascript Web Page (tip)
David Guest explains how to detect a password field when you are dealing with a Javascript Web Page.

21 Nov 2007
Controlling Container Access for eGuide Users (tip)
Here's a tip from Niklas Ekstedt that helps you control how eGuide users access certain containers.

14 Nov 2007
Configuring SugarCRM to use Novell eDirectory for Authentication (feature)
Check out this cool solution posted by Omni to help its Riva SugarCRM GroupWise Integration closed beta customers configure SugarCRM for eDirectory LDAP user authentication.

14 Nov 2007
Novell SecureLogin 6.1 Ships (feature)
Version 6.1 of Novell's popular SecureLogin solution has shipped. Learn more about it here ...

14 Nov 2007
Success Story: Toll Brothers (feature)
Learn how the Toll Brothers construction company selected Novell Identity Manager and Novell Access Manager to securely connect all their systems and synchronize user identities.

14 Nov 2007
Mass Updates to Individual Trustee Assignments (tip)
Aaron Burgemeister explains how to change the individual trustee assignments, en masse ...

14 Nov 2007
New at Download.Novell.com - iManager Plug-ins (tip)
Check out these new iManager plug-ins, available at download.novell.com.

14 Nov 2007
Stripping Null Values from IDM Operations (tip)
Will Schneider shares a few IDM rules that strip all null values from all operations, either at the Input, Output, the Command.

14 Nov 2007
Moving the IDM Designer Location in Linux (tip)
This tip from Geoff Carman explains how to successfully move IDM Designer from one location to another in Linux.

14 Nov 2007
Using Sentinel Collectors as Syslog Servers (tip)
Oscar Castro explains how to get your Sentinel Collectors to act as Syslog Servers.

14 Nov 2007
Another Reason to Use -host in dxcmd (tip)
Geoff Carman explains why the -host parameter is the way to go, if you are using dxcmd and running multiple eDirectory instances.

14 Nov 2007
Updated SSL Configuration for UserApp 3.5.1 (tip)
With the new jBoss version, you may need this tip from Celso Lima to get SSL configuration working properly.

14 Nov 2007
Solving Application Access Problems after Upgrading to eDirectory 8.8 (tip)
This quick tip from Jack Shreve helps your users access applications and dirmap correctly after an upgrade to eDirectory 8.8.

7 Nov 2007
Novell Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Web Access Management (feature)
Find out more about the latest recognition of Novell product excellence, this time for Access Manager.

7 Nov 2007
Dredging for Inactive Accounts (feature)
Rob Schneider shares a practical approach for locating inactive user accounts in Identity Manager.

7 Nov 2007
About the IDM Integration Module/Composer (tip)
Here are some interesting insights into the new Novell Identity Manager Integration Module 2.1 for Enterprise, including the Composer tool - courtesy of Geoff Carman.

7 Nov 2007
Success Story: Greater Baltimore (feature)
Learn how the Greater Baltimore Medical Center adopted a solution based on Novell SecureLogin and Novell Identity Manager to provide single sign-on and safeguard important medical data.

7 Nov 2007
Using DXCMD in a Script (tip)
Here's a sample script and explanation from Geoff Carman that helps you run the dxcmd app to restart eDirectory and start necessary drivers.

7 Nov 2007
Finding Updated Snap-ins for iManager (tip)
This tip from Jesse Pretorius shows you how to find the sometimes elusive iManager snap-ins you need to download.

7 Nov 2007
Configuring eDirectory LDAP Server to Listen on Specific IP Addresses/Host Names (tip)
G Gireeshkumar explains how eDirectory LDAP Server can listen on selected IP addresses or host names.

7 Nov 2007
Adding IDM Attributes based on Existing Values (tip)
If you need to add IDM attributes based on existing values, this tip and code sample from Lothar Haeger should help.

7 Nov 2007
Specifying Multiple Users in TO, CC, BCC with UserApp (tip)
This tip from Steven Williams provides a workaround so you can send email for more than one user in the Finish Activity of the UserApp workflow.

7 Nov 2007
Checking NICI Libraries (tip)
Marcel Cox explains how you can tell whether your NICI library is really up-to-date.

31 Oct 2007
Creating an eDirectory User based on ADS Group Membership (feature)
Father Ramon outlines the process for creating a user in eDirectory based on a specific ADS (W2K3) Group Membership.

31 Oct 2007
Using Secret Store (tip)
Geoff Carman takes a look at the benefits of using Novell Secret Store with SecureLogin and Identity Manager.

31 Oct 2007
Backup scripts for eDirectory on Linux (tool)
Scripts to backup eDirectory on Linux using either dsbk or ndsbackup.

31 Oct 2007
IDM Driver Monitoring Solution (tool)
IDM Driver monitoring solution for Linux

31 Oct 2007
New at Download.Novell.com - Identity Manager Integration Module 2.1 for Enterprise - Custom Edition (tip)
Check out the new Identity Manager Integration Module 2.1 for Enterprise - Custom Edition, available at download.novell.com ...

31 Oct 2007
Using iManager 2.7 with Apache (tip)
Here's a brief guide on how to configure iManager to work properly with Apache. Thanks to Pekka Kuronen for sharing.

31 Oct 2007
Customizing an NSL Script for Admin Account Users (tip)
This tip from David Guest shows you how to help outside (admin) users access a web page for modification, via an NSL script.

31 Oct 2007
eDirectory Migration and Disk Space Problems (tip)
If you're not fond of the idea of running out of disk space during an eDirectory migration, this tip from Andy Cox is for you.

31 Oct 2007
Using ndsconfig with eDirectory Installs (tip)
Aaron Burgemeister shares a few insights on using the ndsconfig utility when installing eDirectory.

31 Oct 2007
Customizing the Chooser Mode in iManager Roles & Tasks (tip)
Here's a tip from Wolfgang Schreiber that helps you specify the chooser mode that's used for custom tasks in iManager.

30 Oct 2007
Solving a Socket Error on a Linux Client (tip)
Ritu Sati explains how to deal with socket errors that occasionally happen when you run the eDirectory LDAP performance tool on a Linux client.

29 Oct 2007
Status-Checking Script for DirXML Remote Loader (tip)
Thanks to Arjan Anthonisse for sharing this script that makes status checking easier when you're running the DirXML Remote Loader.

27 Oct 2007
Novell Audit Starter Pack Database Version 1.3 (tool)
Capture, maintain and analyze the information gathered by the Novell Audit Starter Pack 2.0.2 application.

24 Oct 2007
Identity Management - an Inevitable Need (appnote)
In this AppNote, Gaurav Vaidya provides a broad view of identity management and explains why you can't afford to be without a solid identity management plan for your business.

24 Oct 2007
What's New in the Form Script for Identity Manager 3.5.1 (feature)
Rudy Duym brings us up-to-date on the latest developments with the Form Script for Identity Manager 3.5.1.

24 Oct 2007
Enforcing Two-Factor Authentication with a Smart Card on a Citrix Server (feature)
Kiran Prabhu DP explains how you can take advantage of smart card authentication on a Citrix server.

24 Oct 2007
Troubleshooting IF-THEN-ELSE Blocks with IDM Code (feature)
Geoff Carman explains a subtle bug dealing with IF-THEN-ELSE command ordering, and how to resolve it.

24 Oct 2007
New at Download.Novell.com - IDM 3.5.1 Bundle Edition (tip)
Check out the new Identity Manager 3.5.1 Bundle Edition for OES and ZENworks ...

24 Oct 2007
Success Story: JAL Card (feature)
Learn how JAL Card, a Japan Airlines subsidiary, overhauled its identity management system and increased its compliance capabilities by implementing Novell Identity Manager and Novell SecureLogin.

24 Oct 2007
IDM Token-Unique-Name Examples (tip)
David Gersic and Father Ramon share a few IDM policy rules that help you see the "token-unique-name" noun in action ...

24 Oct 2007
Understanding Replicas in eDirectory (tip)
Aaron Burgemeister gets down to the basics of replicas and how they work in eDirectory.

24 Oct 2007
Redirecting the Access Gateway to the Full Domain Name (tip)
In this article, Bart Andries explains how to redirect the Access Gateway to the full domain name when receiving error "Host name received is not for this web site".

24 Oct 2007
Changing iManager 2.7 Default Timeout (tip)
Geoff Carman describes how to change the default 30-minute timeout for iManager version 2.7.

24 Oct 2007
Installing iChain's ConsoleOne Snap-ins on a Linux Client (tip)
This tip from Rob Rawson helps you install iChain's ConsoleOne Snap-ins on a Linux Client.

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.

17 Oct 2007
IDM Engine Event Caching (appnote)
In this Appnote, Geoff Carman takes us behind the scenes with the powerful event caching feature of Identity Manager.

17 Oct 2007
Tiered Structure for Governance of Identity Management (feature)
This article by David Guest provides an overview of the advantages of a tiered data structure with the IDM Identity Vault.

17 Oct 2007
Testing for Supported Cryptographic Functions (feature)
Aaron Burgemeister shares a cool Perl script that helps you determine which cryptographic technologies are supported on certain servers.

17 Oct 2007
Unique Name Token Functionality in IDM 3.5 (feature)
Geoff Carman describes IDM 3.5's Unique Name Token feature, along with an interesting peculiarity ...

17 Oct 2007
Using DebugView to Track SecureLogin Application Definitions (feature)
David Guest explains how to use Microsoft's DebugView to help you track SecureLogin information dealing with performance monitoring and other time-sensitive issues.

17 Oct 2007
New at Download.novell.com: eDirectory 8.8 Plug-in for iManager 2.5, 2.6 & 2.7 (feature)
Check out the latest eDirectory plug-in available at download.novell.com ...

17 Oct 2007
Success Story: Schneider Electric Mexico (feature)
Learn how Schneider Electric Mexico dramatically improved its provisioning and information synchronization with a new Identity Manager solution.

17 Oct 2007
Creating Nested Groups in eDirectory 8.8.2 using iManager 2.7 (tip)
You can create nested groups in eDirectory 8.8.2 more easily, thanks to this tip from Mada Sailaja.

17 Oct 2007
BorderManager Migration Tips (tip)
Craig Johnson shares a few handy tips for migrating BorderManager from version 3.8 to 3.9.

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
Deleting Driver Associations in Identity Manager (feature)
Need to remove a driver but don't want to manually remove thousands of associations? Yancey Yeargan shares a Perl script that does the trick.

10 Oct 2007
Using Identity Injection to View Roles (feature)
Bart Andries explains how to troubleshoot Identity Injection and Form Fill Policies in this article.

10 Oct 2007
Adding IDM Driver Support for Intruder Lockout Detection on Linux/UNIX (feature)
Now you can implement IDM support for Intruder Lockout Detection on Linux and UNIX, thanks to this solution from Geoff Carman.

10 Oct 2007
New at Download.novell.com (feature)
There are quite a few new software versions available at download.novell.com - learn about them here ...

10 Oct 2007
Cool Blog: TAO Files and Drivers (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Aaron Burgemeister unravels the ancient mysteries of TAO ...

10 Oct 2007
ATT Training Update (feature)
Check out the latest happenings in the Advanced Technical Training world ...

10 Oct 2007
Using Alternate Mailfile Templates with the Lotus Notes Driver (tip)
This tip from Perry Nuffer demonstrates another approach to using mailfile templates with the IDM Notes driver.

10 Oct 2007
Success Story: APACS (feature)
Learn how APACS, the UK trade association for payments, used a Novell Identity Manager solution to keep vital databases synchronized.

10 Oct 2007
Debugging Slow Performance in iManager on NetWare (tip)
Marcel Cox provides a few suggestions for getting iManager to respond more quickly when running on NetWare.

10 Oct 2007
Simple LDAP Management Tool, works with eDirectory from Linux (tool)
Allows users to easily update multiple users attributes, including passwords from the Linux console.

3 Oct 2007
SAML / NAM / Concur Integration (appnote)
In this AppNote, Neil Cashell demonstrates how to integrate Novell Access Manager and Concur, using the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) solution for Single Sign-on (SSO) to the Concur Expense Service (CES).

3 Oct 2007
Creating Temporary Security Access for NAM 3 using Roles (feature)
Mike Faris explains how to grant temporary system access to outside personnel, using Roles with Access Manager.

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.

3 Oct 2007
Novell-led Bandit Project Launches "Control Your Identity" Campaign (feature)
Learn how the Bandit Project is driving better, more secure user management of Internet identities.

3 Oct 2007
Cool Blog: Updated: Identity Manager Driver Health & Statistics (feature)
In this Cool Blog, Lynn Christensen shares the details of the new UI for Identity Manager Driver Health and Statistics.

3 Oct 2007
Using Mapping Tables in IDM to Set User Destinations (feature)
Dave Gersic shares a few sample polices that use mapping tables to do common lookup tasks.

3 Oct 2007
Success Story: The University of Adelaide (feature)
Learn how Australia's University of Adelaide used Novell Identity Manager to build a solution that synchronizes identities between its data directories.

3 Oct 2007
Notes Driver Support for XDS Attribute Types and Field Data Types (tip)
Perry Nuffer describes the XDS attribute types and Lotus Notes field data types that are supported by the Notes IDM driver.

3 Oct 2007
Bypassing Authentication for Remote Users in BorderManager (tip)
This tip from Craig Johnson explains ways you can bypass authentication for remote users in BorderManager, connecting directly to target sites.

3 Oct 2007
Adding Alternative Names with Certificate Signing Requests (tip)
This tip from Klaus Gast shows you how to get alternative names into a CSR, using a process that leverages OpenSSL.

1 Oct 2007
DNSBrowse 2.08.04 (tool)
Utility for browsing through the DNS/DHCP records in NDS.

26 Sep 2007
Check ZLM assignment integrity between eDirectory object store and postgresql data store (tool)
This program checks the bundle, catalog and policy assignments between the eDirectory object store and postgresql data store.

26 Sep 2007
Establishing Cross-Realm Trust between Active Directory and Novell KDC (appnote)
In this AppNote, Anil Kumar Sekhara and Ashish Kumar explain how to log in to Windows XP, with Novell KDC interoperating with Microsoft KDC (Active Directory).

26 Sep 2007
Personalizing Novell Access Manager Using Custom Headers and LDAP (feature)
Now you can personalize the look and feel of your NAM environment, thanks to this handy article from Mike Faris.

26 Sep 2007
Xen Setup for Access Manager (feature)
Ever wondered if Novell Access Manager woould work with XEN? Neil Cashell shows you how to get NAM up and running on SUSE Linux with XEN virtualization.

26 Sep 2007
New at Download.Novell.com - IDM 3.5.0.1 Plug-in for iManager 2.6 (feature)
Check out the new Identity Manager plug-in for iManager 2.6, on download.novell.com ...

26 Sep 2007
Resyncing Users in IDM after a Delete (tip)
Here's a tip from Ofer Gigi that helps you resync users after they have been deleted and recreated.

26 Sep 2007
AD Driver Default Rule Oddity (tip)
Geoff Carman explores a strange characteristic in an AD Driver rule for IDM. If you know why it behaves like it does, let us know ...

26 Sep 2007
Success Story: Nippon Comsys (feature)
Learn how Nippon Comsys built an effective single sign-on system with the help of Novell eDirectory, Identity Manager, and iChain.

26 Sep 2007
"Expired Query-Ex Data" in the Lotus Notes Driver (tip)
Perry Nuffer explains the mystery behind "expired query ex-data" in the IDM driver for Lotus Notes.

26 Sep 2007
Blocking Sub-Domain Access in BorderManager (tip)
Craig Johnson shares some advice about blocking access to sub-domains, using access rules and wildcards.

26 Sep 2007
Solving User Datastore Errors after NAM Upgrade (tip)
This tip from Samantha Fetter shows a simple way to get around IDP errors after an upgrade to Access Manager.

26 Sep 2007
Fixing iChain Fonts in Firefox (tip)
If your problem is iChain fonts that are too large in Firefox, Klaus Gast has your answer ...

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.

23 Sep 2007
Landscape Generator (tool)
Configure a cool looking customer environment web page without writing any HTML code!

19 Sep 2007
Creating a Time-triggered Job Automatically with Policies (appnote)
In this AppNote, Pekka Kuronen shares an automatic process for making time-triggered events with IDM, in the spirit of crontab.

19 Sep 2007
Proof of Concept: IDM 3.5.0 JDBC Driver and Apache Derby Java Database (appnote)
This AppNote by Jon Hardman is a demonstration of how Identity Manager can support any RDMS database that works with SQL and JDBC connectivity.

19 Sep 2007
Solutions Providers High-Five Fast Growth Vendors (feature)
Learn how vendors such as Novacoast are reaping the rewards of tight alliances with Novell, Linux, and identity management.

19 Sep 2007
Synchronizing Users into Google Apps with IDM (tip)
Check out this Google Apps connector, built by Johann Akerstrom.

19 Sep 2007
Understanding Unrestricted Access in iManager/RBS (tip)
Aaron Burgemeister explains the notion of "unrestricted access" with iManager and RBS.

19 Sep 2007
Upgrading from BorderManager 3.6 (tip)
If you're planning to upgrade your BorderManager from version 3.6, this tip from Craig Johnson will clear up a few issues.

19 Sep 2007
Success Story: New York City Transit (feature)
Learn how the New York City Transit automated their identity management process with Novell Identity Manager and Access Manager.

19 Sep 2007
Moving IDM Drivers from NetWare to Linux (tip)
Here's a tip from Armando Perez that helps you get your Identity Manager drivers safely moved from NetWare to a Linux box.

19 Sep 2007
More about Container Searches in ConsoleOne (tip)
Jack Shreve adds some insight to the ongoing discussion on container searches in ConsoleOne ...

12 Sep 2007
Lotus Notes Redirection on Novell Access Manager Using PHP and LDAP (appnote)
In this AppNote, Mike Faris shows how to configure Access Manager to determine on which Notes server the current logged in user resides, and present only a single email icon.

12 Sep 2007
IDM Rule Programming Techniques for Pseudo Select Statement Emulation (appnote)
This AppNote by Justin Birt explains how to construct complex conditional statements within a single IDM rule.

12 Sep 2007
"I Agree" - A Simple Recipe for Identity Manager Self-Registration (feature)
Michel Bluteau explains how to require users to agree to Terms and Conditions before accessing Self-Registration in Identity Manager

12 Sep 2007
Troubleshooting 10101043 and 10101044 Errors in Access Manager (appnote)
In this AppNote, Neil Cashell explains in detail how to deal with 10101043 and 10101044 errors that occur in Access Manager, as well as setting up a circle of trust between the Liberty Service Provider and the Liberty Identity Server.

12 Sep 2007
Identity Manager in Leaders' Quadrant for User Positioning (feature)
This evaluation by Gartner, Inc. is based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. Find out more here ...

12 Sep 2007
ATT Training Update (feature)
Check out these new training opportunities from Novell ATT ...

12 Sep 2007
Workaround for -404 Error in iManager (tip)
This tip by Geoff Carman helps you solve a -404 error in iManager that actually stems from a Firefox bug.

12 Sep 2007
Success Story: Anne's Diary (feature)
Learn how Anne's Diary, the first secure social networking site for children, found the secure identity environment it needed, thanks to Novell eDirectory, Access Manager, and NMAS.

12 Sep 2007
Solving Search Issues with ConsoleOne (tip)
If you're not getting great results from ConsoleOne searches, this tip from Geoff Carman may clear things up for you ...

12 Sep 2007
IDM Notes Driver and Association Values (tip)
Why does the Notes driver always publishes association values in IDM? Perry Nuffer provides a few answers here ...

12 Sep 2007
Outputting Audit Query Results to a Web Page (tip)
You can get your Audit query results posted to a web page, thanks to this tip from Aaron Burgemeister.

12 Sep 2007
Using LdapConnection with Windows (tip)
Here's a code sample from Johann Akerstrom that shows how to use an ldapconnection to get eDirectory information.

5 Sep 2007
Using SecureLogin Scripting to Enable Quick Finder Login for Web Single Sign-On (appnote)
This AppNote by Girish Mutt provides an overview of how to use NSL scripts to enable Quick Finder searches with SSO.

5 Sep 2007
Success Story: SecureX (feature)
Learn how the SecureX group combined Novell Identity Manager with eDirectory to manage user accounts in a complex production system.

5 Sep 2007
Solving Notes Driver Error "Operation stopped at your request" (tip)
Perry Nuffer provides some insight on a curious error with the Lotus Notes driver for Identity Manager.

5 Sep 2007
Creating a Unique CN from the IDM UserApp (tip)
Rob Schneider adds a twist to Rudy Duym's AppNote, helping you compare a CN against all those in a tree.

5 Sep 2007
Solving SecureLogin Startup Issues (tip)
SecureLogin taking too long to start up? Aaron White shares a script that addresses several logon issues ...

5 Sep 2007
Driver Filter Reset for AD and IDM (tip)
Father Ramon explains how to work with a filter to get it to make AD or policies authoritative on create events but not on modify events.

5 Sep 2007
Avoiding MySQL "Noise" with Audit (tip)
Jason Doering share a simple tip for avoiding excessive MySQL activity when you install Audit.

5 Sep 2007
Solving iPrint Errors in Mobile iManager (tip)
This tip from Wolfgang Schreiber helps you avoid iPrint exception errors that can occur when you use Mobile iManager.

5 Sep 2007
Populating the AD Home Directory Field with IDM (tip)
Tim Edmonds shares an XML example that helps you get your AD Home Directory field populated, using Identity Manager.

5 Sep 2007
Forcing a Mirror on AD Synchronization (tip)
Here's a tip from Father Ramon that forces a move event when DNs in AD accounts are not the same.

5 Sep 2007
Adding a link to a Photo Editor in eGuide (tip)
If your eGuide users need an online graphics editor for their pictures, this tip from Jim Goodall should help.

30 Aug 2007
DSMETER for NetWare (tool)
Audit and control your eDirectory/NDS and NetWare File Systems. Track login/logout activity, audit, alert and control server, file system, and directory activity, report on server inventory and more.

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
Moving Users Between Containers on both eDirectory and AD (tip)
David Gersic explains a strategy for moving a user from one container to another, on both eDirectory and AD systems.

29 Aug 2007
Audit Starter Pack: Installation, Configuration and Usage Instructions (appnote)
This AppNote by Chris Premo provides a complete guide to successfully installing, configuring, and using the Novell Audit Starter Pack.

29 Aug 2007
Fixing Multiple Interface Problems with Tomcat on Novell Access Manager 3.0.1 (tip)
Mike Faris and Neil Cashell team up to solve a few tricky issues with Tomcat on Access Manager.

29 Aug 2007
Installer for Password Synchronization Filters on AD - IDM Tested Version: 3.5.0 (tool)
This script installs Password Synchronization filters into a Microsoft Active Directory environment.

29 Aug 2007
Success Story: Saarland University (feature)
Learn how Germany's Saarland University found a centralized solution for iits 25,000-user network with Novell Identity Manager.

29 Aug 2007
Troubleshooting Lotus Notes Driver Issues (tip)
Perry Nuffer returns with this timely tip for solving a startup problem with the Lotus Notes driver on Linux, Solaris, and AIX.

29 Aug 2007
Moving Users Between Containers on both eDirectory and AD (tip)
David Gersic explains a strategy for moving a user from one container to another, on both eDirectory and AD systems.

29 Aug 2007
Handling Move Events and Associations with the Loopback Driver (tip)
Here's a tip from Lothar Haeger that helps you use associations on move events, with the IDM loopback driver.

29 Aug 2007
Using Delays with the Workorder Driver (tip)
Father Ramon shares some sample code for implementing timed delays in the IDM Workorder driver.

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.

22 Aug 2007
Migrating AD into eDirectory, using OpenLDAP on OES (appnote)
This AppNote by Mike Faris takes you step by step through the process of migrating Active Directory data into eDirectory on an OES system, using OpenLDAP.

22 Aug 2007
Installing and Configuring eDirectory 8.8.x on Ubuntu Linux (appnote)
Need to install eDirectory on Ubuntu? It can be done, as this AppNote by Jon Hardman demonstrates.

22 Aug 2007
Using the Time Tokens in IDM 3.5 (feature)
Geoff Carman explains how to use two of the cool new features of Identity Manager 3.5 - the Time and Convert Time tokens. *Update - Test Button information added*

22 Aug 2007
NMAS Authentication for Novell eDirectory, via Biometric Client and Server Login Kits (feature)
Fujitsu and 123ID have introduced Biometric Client and Server Login Kits, enabling NMAS authentication for Novell eDirectory. Learn more here ...

22 Aug 2007
Using the JDBC Driver and Direct SQL (feature)
This article from Geoff Carman shows you how to issue SQL calls from Policy Builder in Identity Manager.

22 Aug 2007
Using Multiple eDir-to-eDir Drivers (tip)
Dave Gersic explains how to run multiple eDir-to-eDir drivers in IDM, with a graphical representation included.

22 Aug 2007
Using the JDBC IDM Driver with Custom Descriptor Files (tip)
Geoff Carman explains how to work around a loading problem when you are using custom descriptor files with the JDBC driver.

22 Aug 2007
Scrubbing eDirectory 8.8 on Linux (tip)
Aaron Burgemeister explains how to delete instances of eDirectory on Linux.

22 Aug 2007
Solving ConsoleOne Display Corruption (tip)
If you're getting annoyed by frequent display setting corruptions in ConsoleOne, this tip from Tony Kelly should help.

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.

15 Aug 2007
Configuring and Troubleshooting SAML 1.1 with Novell Access Manager (appnote)
This AppNote by Bart Andries explains configuration and troubleshooting options for implementing SAML 1.1 in your environment.

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.

15 Aug 2007
Using the Work Order Driver in IDM (feature)
Geoff Carman provides an overview of the new Work Order driver in IDM 3.5, including strategies for how and why to use it.

15 Aug 2007
Troubleshooting XML Validation in Access Manager (feature)
Here's a helpful guide to solving XML validation problems with Novell Access Manager, courtesy of Neil Cashell.

15 Aug 2007
New from Novell Downloads: Novell Client Login Extension for IDM 3.5 (feature)
Check out the new Novell Client Login Extension for IDM 3.5, at download.novell.com ...

15 Aug 2007
IDM JDBC Driver and Third-Party JDBC Driver Versioning (tip)
Geoff Carman explains how to get proper version matching between the IDM JDBC driver and an Oracle JDBC driver.

15 Aug 2007
Solving Trace File Overwrites in IDM (tip)
Thorsten Schloesser explains how to keep your IDM trace files intact, without being overwritten.

15 Aug 2007
Auxiliary Classes and Identity Manager (tip)
Here's a tip from Geoff Carman that helps you avoid problems with missing mandatory Auxilliary classes in Identity Manager.

8 Aug 2007
Active Directory Driver Basics (appnote)
This AppNote by Aaron Burgemeister provides a comprehensive guide to getting the Microsoft Active Directory (MAD) driver working smoothly with Identity Manager.

8 Aug 2007
Changing Ports in Novell Access Manager 3.0.1 (feature)
If you're faced with changing ports with Access Manager, this step-by-step guide from Mike Faris should come in handy.

8 Aug 2007
Cool Blog: Are You Ready for eDirectory 8.8 SP2? (feature)
Jaimon Jose explains the top reasons why you should be excited about the upcoming eDirectory 8.8 SP2 release, including performance boost, encryption features, security enhancements, and more ...

8 Aug 2007
Configuring Single Sign On for iFolder 3.6 Server Web Access using Novell Access Manager (appnote)
This AppNote from R Anupkumar helps you implement single sign-on for Web access of the iFolder server.

8 Aug 2007
Handling Port Collisions with Multi-Instance eDirectory (tip)
Geoff Carman explains how to avoid port collisions that can sometimes occur when you run multiple instances of eDirectory on a server.

8 Aug 2007
Scheduling eDirectory Backups (tip)
Bryan Keadle shares a handy script and explanation for how to easily get a backup of a server NDS.

8 Aug 2007
Solving RDP Issues on Remote Loader (tip)
This tip from Geoff Carman demonstrates a simple way to get NDSTrace and other options working, when you're connected via RDP.

8 Aug 2007
Sending Only Inserts, Not Updates, to AS400 via IDM (tip)
Jason Elsberry shows how to use XSLT to send insert queries to the database, not updates.

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.

6 Aug 2007
3D Log Viewer v 1.11.1 (tool)
A must have utility for viewing IDM log files, but makes it easy to visualize many other cryptic logs. By unchecking rules the results can be dramatically altered for easy viewing.

6 Aug 2007
Base64 Encode/Decode (tool)
Easily decode Base64 encoded data while viewing an LDIF file.

6 Aug 2007
PKI Certificate Expiry Reporter (tool)
This utility simply reports the certificate expiry date, it does not validate certificates.ident

2 Aug 2007
IDM Status Monitor v1.1 (tool)
At a glance, allows you to see the current status of any and all of your IDM drivers.

1 Aug 2007
Password Transformation Rule Sets (appnote)
In this AppNote, Geoff Carman takes a detailed look at the policies in the default IDM 3.5 driver sets, adding comments and useful tips.

1 Aug 2007
Upgrading to IDM 3.5 with Multiple eDirectory Instances (feature)
Aaron Burgemeister shares tips and strategies for upgrading IDM when you have multiple instances of eDirectory that you are running.

1 Aug 2007
Setting Up Sco