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19 Dec 2007
Elapsed Time 4 (tool)
Determine elapsed time of LDAP searches.

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!

5 Dec 2007
Biometric Fingerprint Scan (feature)
Damian Myerscough explains how to setup and configure biometric fingerprint scanning for logging into your workstations.

3 Dec 2007
Deleting Private Data from Your Linux/Microsoft Windows Machine (tip)
Private data can still be recovered after you format your Linux/Microsoft Windows machine. Here's a tip from Damian Myerscough that will help you make sure your data cannot be recovered.

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
List Running Resources on V1-style Heartbeat Cluster Node (tool)
Small Python script to check for running resources on your heartbeat cluster node.

27 Nov 2007
Novell Ships SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 10 (feature)
Novell announced the availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 10, the latest version of Novell's enterprise-class, open source real-time operating system for running high-performance, time-sensitive, mission-critical applications. Get all the details here.

21 Nov 2007
Installing the Novell Client for OpenSUSE 10.2 onto OpenSUSE 10.3 (tip)
Charlie Silverman shares a tip on how to install the Novell Client for OpenSUSE 10.2 onto OpenSUSE 10.3.

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
Xen OCF Resource Management Script for HA Stack (tool)
Manage Xen domU as HA resource, replaces "xm".

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.

19 Nov 2007
Configuring Custom Partition for Proxy Logging (feature)
If you create a custom partition or a directory for logging other than /var, the Linux Access Gateway does not mount the newly added partition because it is not listed in novell-vmc script. This article by Ajesh B explains how to create a partition, edit the novell-vmc script and associate the new partition.

19 Nov 2007
Protecting Apache against DOS attack with mod_evasive (feature)
Damian Myerscough shows you how to install and configure mod_evasive so your Apache web server can defend against HTTP DOS attacks and brute force attacks.

16 Nov 2007
Cluster Configuration on SLES 9 (appnote)
Rajesh Lingam explains how to set up a Cluster environment for ZENworks Linux Management, FTP, HTTP, Samba servers, etc. on SLES.

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.

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

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.

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.

30 Oct 2007
/dev/null (feature)
Manoj Gupta explains the importance of /dev/null, why it is there, and how to use it.

29 Oct 2007
Setting Java System Variables (tip)
If you ever need to install a version of the Sun JDK (v1.5 update 12) that was not part of the distribution, you should check out this article by Jesse Pretorius on how to ensure that the system variables are set properly.

29 Oct 2007
Configuring Virtual Hosting using Apache2 on SLES 10 (feature)
Muhammad Sharfuddin shares a guide on how to configure Virtual Hosting using Apache2 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

29 Oct 2007
Samba Configuration and File Sharing on SLES 10 (feature)
Rajesh Lingam explains how to configure Samba on SLES 10 for sharing files and directories on Linux or Windows.

29 Oct 2007
How to Configure NVidia Integrated Video Chipsets for XGL in SLED 10 SP1 (tip)
Gilles de Bellabre shares a tip on how to configure NVidia integrated video chipsets on SLED 10 SP1.

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.

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.

23 Oct 2007
Pure-FTPd Administration (feature)
Damian Myerscough explains how to install Pure-FTPd and how to create and manage virtual users.

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
Mounting/Viewing Windows/Linux shared files on Linux (tool)
This script will help in Mounting/Viewing shared files from Windows or Linux on a Linux machine.

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
SSH brute force block (tool)
Detect brute force SSH attack.

8 Oct 2007
Can't See Desktop Icons after Closing VM Windows (tip)
If you can't see your Desktop icons after closing VM Windows, this tip from Shashikala BV should help.

8 Oct 2007
Mount/access Files Residing on Xen Virtual Machines (tip)
Ivan Vari explains how to access files residing on Xen virtual machines. This can be a life saver when for instance the VM is not bootable and you need to restore or edit some files quickly to fix it.

8 Oct 2007
GRUB Loading Problem while Booting from SLES Bootable CD / DVD (tip)
If you get the error message: "ISOLINUX 3.11 0X4639e5ce" while booting from a SLES bootable CD / DVD, this tip from Shashikala BV should help you fix it.

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.

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
AppNote: Advanced patching of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with ZENworks Linux Management (ZLM) 7.2 (appnote)
Freshly updated with reader suggestion. ZLM 7.2 is a powerful Linux systems management suite, that provides centralized control of up to hundreds of managed devices. One of the main capabilities is automated system patching, but by default ZLM 7.2 adopts the classic software package overlay approach, also for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 devices. In this document we will thus explore how the native mechanisms of ZLM 7.2 can be used to orchestrate advanced ZYPP-based patching of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 managed devices.

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.

28 Sep 2007
SAN Storage Design for Xen Virtualization Based on Block Devices (feature)
This article by Ivan Vari focuses on a design where virtual machines are manually managed/migrated by the administrator and running on block devices.

28 Sep 2007
Exploring OpenOffice.org Calc (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection articles about OpenOffice.org. In this article you'll learn about the differences and similarities between OpenOffice.org Calc and other spreadsheet programs.

28 Sep 2007
Mounting a Root Partition in a Logical Volume (tip)
Here's a tip from René Jr Purcell on how to mount a root partition inside a Logical Volume.

28 Sep 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 White Papers (feature)
Check out the latest whitepapers available for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10.

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.

19 Sep 2007
Scan to DjVu (tool)
A script for scanning documents to DjVu files.

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
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
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.

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.

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
Lock, Stock and Barrel: Moving SUSE Linux Enterprise to a new Machine (tip)
It turns out that SUSE Linux Enterprise won't boot properly if you move the hard drive from one machine to another machine (even if you connect the hard drive to the same controller). Not to worry - Muhammad Sharfuddin figured out a workaround, and shares it here.

30 Aug 2007
Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Without a Bootable CD (tip)
Ashish Kumar shares a tip on how to install SLES on a machine that has Linux (boot loaded GRUB) already installed.

30 Aug 2007
Print to DjVu through KPrinter (tool)
Pseudo-printer for KPrinter: printing to DjVu file.

30 Aug 2007
ZENworks Linux Management and a SUSE Installation Service on One Server (feature)
Want to set up a ZENworks Linux Management Server and a SUSE Installation Service all on one server? Cameron Seader lays it all out for you. Follow the instructions and you will have this working in no time.

28 Aug 2007
Epiware: Project and Document Management (tool)
Open Source web-base project and document management.

27 Aug 2007
Print Dialog and Toolkit (tool)
A script for interactive printing with a set of pseudo-printers (djvu, pdf, ps).

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.

25 Aug 2007
How to Mount a Specific Partition of a Xen File-backed Virtual Disk (tip)
Tom Sandholm explains how to mount a specific partition of a Xen file-backed virtual disk from the host OS.

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.

21 Aug 2007
Remote Installation of SUSE with SSH (feature)
Performing a remote installation of SUSE over VNC poses a possible security risk as the installation traffic travels over the wire unencrypted. This article by Damian Meyerscough shows you how to perform a remote installation over SSH which will encrypt traffic traveling over the wire.

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
Creating shared storage on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 using Xen and OCFS2 (feature)
Arun Singh shows you how to create shared storage on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 using OCFS2 and Xen Virtualization.

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
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".

1 Aug 2007
OpenOffice.org Training, Tips, and Ideas (feature)
Check out Solveig Haugland's latest tips for OpenOffice.org.

27 Jul 2007
Recovering a Lost LVM Volume Disk (appnote)
Jason Record explains how to restore LVM meta data and provides several examples of the recovery process.

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
Imaging a SLED 10 SP1 Workstation (tip)
Don Vosburg shares some tips on imaging a SLED 10 SP1 workstation.

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.

25 Jul 2007
Novell's Markus Rex on loan to Linux Foundation for a year (tip)
Markus Rex, a long-time Linux executive at SUSE Linux AG and Novell, will serve as chief technology officer at the Linux Foundation for a year.

23 Jul 2007
Novell Open Audio: Enabling Linux migration with Crossover Linux and Wine, and more Xen virtualization (feature)
Novell Open Audio interviews the brains behind Code Weavers, the lead corporate developers on the open source project Wine, and producers of great interop products like Crossover Linux and Crossover Mac.

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.

16 Jul 2007
PageSize (tool)
System paging size report

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.

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
Mirroring Update Servers (feature)
Berthold Gunreben explains how to set up an update server in an environment where Internet access is not available.

28 Jun 2007
OpenSUSE 10.2 ATI Proprietary Linux Display Driver Installation Instructions (feature)
Jim Gravele shares instructions on how to intall a ATI Proprietary Linux display driver on OpenSUSE 10.2.

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
Configuring DNS and DHCP Servers with SLES10 (tip)
Mike Petersen shares an easy to follow guide on how to configure DNS and DHCP Servers using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

28 Jun 2007
How to Enable PXE in SLES 10 SP1 Virtualized Environments (tip)
Jason Douglas explains how to enable PXE in SLES 10 SP1 virtualized environments.

28 Jun 2007
Deploying BackupPC on SLES (tip)
Mike Petersen explains how to automate your backups using a stand-alone server running BackupPC on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

27 Jun 2007
Xen 3.1 on SLES 10 SP1 (tool)
Xen 3.1 on SLES 10 SP1 can save/restore/migrate support for HVM (e.g. Windows) VMS.

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
Automate Installation of Web Server in openSUSE 10.2 (tip)
Scott Morris shares a new bash script that will help you get a web server installed and running with minimal effort.

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.

15 Jun 2007
Loading Base SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Packages into ZLM Bundle (tip)
In order to update SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 managed devices with ZENworks 7 Linux Management, you need to load the base operating system packages into a ZENworks 7 Linux Management bundle. This process can also be used to load the SLE 10 SDK into ZLM. Here's how you do it

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
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.

7 Jun 2007
Loading the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Base Packages into ZENworks Linux Management 7 (tip)
We've received a couple of questions about how to use ZENworks Linux Management to keep SLES and SLED updated. Here's what the fine folks in Novell Support have to say about that.

30 May 2007
VLAN Configuration in SLES 10 (feature)
Tim Wood explains how to configure VLAN support in SLES 10.

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!

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
OpenNMS on openSUSE 10.x (feature)
Fahim Siddiqui shows you how to install and configure OpenNMS on openSUSE 10.1 or 10.2.

29 May 2007
X Server not starting after installing NVIDIA driver on openSUSE 10.2 (tip)
Magnus Hoglund shares a solution that solves a problem he had after installing a NVIDIA driver on openSUSE 10.2.

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.

17 May 2007
Linux Matlab Printing Problem (tool)
Script for the "There are no properly configured printers on the system".

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.

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.

4 May 2007
Moiz Kohari on SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time and Dale Olds updates us on Bandit Project (feature)
Moiz Kohari talks about SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time. Then get an update on cool new things that are happening with the Bandit Project from Dale Olds.

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

2 May 2007
Fix for MATLAB (R14SP2) 64-bit on AMD (tool)
Fix for an error - /bin/sh: error while loading shared libraries: libdl.so.2: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory.

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
Remote Control on SLED 10 (tip)
Here's a new tip from Novell Support that explains how to use the Remote Control option in the gnome-control-center and the Terminal Server client.

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.

26 Apr 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Stocking a Gallery of Clip Art in OpenOffice.org 2 (tip)
Stop going the Insert | Picture | From File route. You can drag and drop any image you want when you use the OpenOffice.org Gallery. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

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

18 Apr 2007
Sentinel Collector for Apache Access Logs (tool)
Sentinel Collector that parses and normalizes events received from Apache 2 Access Logs (running on SLES10).

18 Apr 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop wins 2007 CODiE Award (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 won the 2007 CODiE award for Best Open Source Solution. Get all the details here.

12 Apr 2007
Sumitomo Electric Industries Chooses Novell for Xen Virtualization (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with Xen on Intel Virtualization Technology extends the life of Sumitomo's applications and platforms, and simplifies disaster recovery. Find out more...

10 Apr 2007
Workaround for Error: Your computer does not have enough memory to run YaST (tip)
If you get the error: Your computer does not have enough memory to run YaST, here is a tip from Miroslaw Dzieciatek on how to fix it.

10 Apr 2007
Configuring Dual Boot for Linux and Windows Vista (tip)
Domnic Mendes shares a tip on how to configure your computer to dual boot Linux and Windows Vista.

10 Apr 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Terminate Hanging Processes in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
When an application won't close making your other programs run slowly, you may want to terminate the process. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

10 Apr 2007
Sentinel Collector for SLES 10 (tool)
Sentinel Collector parses and normalizes events received from SLES 10 by syslog.

6 Apr 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Wins CRN Linux Desktop Bake-Off (feature)
The CRN Test Center recently reviewed four leading Linux desktop products for the enterprise. SLED 10 won 1st place!

6 Apr 2007
Secure and Extend the Range of your Linux Desktop Multiplier Deployments with Cubix (feature)
Your Multiplied SLED 10 desktop can now be stored securely in a data centre up to 250 metres (820 feet) away using a rack-mounted Cubix LaserStation Prism L system.

6 Apr 2007
Troubleshooting YaST Online Update (YOU) (tip)
Here are some helpful tips from Novell Support for YaST Online Update issues.

6 Apr 2007
Setting Up iSCSI Using YaST (feature)
Andras Dosztal shows you how to create an iSCSI target on a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 server.

6 Apr 2007
Novell Open Audio: AppleTalk Filing Protocol on Linux and News from Support (feature)
Jason Williams talks about AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) support on Linux. Plus, Randy and Dave have the latest News from Support.

5 Apr 2007
Remote Filesystem Access through SUSE Linux Enterprise Server FTP (feature)
Randy Goddard explains how to configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for Remote Filesystem Access.

5 Apr 2007
How to Configure Automatic Printer Driver Download by Integrating CUPS and SAMBA (feature)
Maer Melo explains how to integrate CUPS with the SAMBA service to provide an easy and reliable print service for your network environment.

4 Apr 2007
Configure SLED 10 Single Sign-On LDAP / Kerberos Authentication to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 (feature)
Shannon VanWagner explains how to configure SLED 10 Single Sign-On LDAP / Kerberos Authentication to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 R2 with UID/GID mapping via LDAP.

3 Apr 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Available on Sun x64 Workstations (feature)
Novell recently announced that SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 from Novell is now available from Sun Microsystems on Sun* Ultra* Workstations. Get the details here.

3 Apr 2007
Opening New GroupWise Messages from Mailto Web Links in SLED 10 (tip)
If you're running the GroupWise 7 client with SLED 10, this tip from Ron Bingham will get "mailto" links to open new messages in GroupWise.

30 Mar 2007
How to Sync your iPAQ with Evolution on SLED 10 (tip)
Jan Prinsloo explains how to get your iPAQ to sync with Evolution on SLED 10.

30 Mar 2007
Office Party: Party in Style: Too Much Fun with OpenOffice.org Styles (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection magazine articles about OpenOffice.org. Part 4 shows you how to use OO Writer to incorporate Styles into a View template.

30 Mar 2007
Novell Open Audio: Live at BrainShare: Nat Friedman and Tomboy maintainer Boyd Timothy (feature)
Listen to interviews with Nat Friedman and Boyd Timothy recorded at BrainShare.

29 Mar 2007
Setting up LUM and Novell Client Single Sign-On for SLED 10 (tip)
Sam Ludington shares a tip on how to set up the Novell Client for Linux Single Sign-On.

29 Mar 2007
loveLife Chooses Multiplied Linux Desktop Strategy (feature)
loveLife used Omni's "Multiplied" Linux Desktop Strategy to deploy full-featured desktops in its youth centres. The strategy enabled loveLife to stretch its limited desktop budget and bridge the digital divide for more South African youth.

23 Mar 2007
Novell Outlines Enhancements in SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP1 (feature)
The SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Service Pack 1 beta is now available, with significant improvements in virtualization, high-performance computing, desktop usability, security, interoperability and system management. Get all the details here.

23 Mar 2007
Harnessing the Power of Server Virtualization: a Linux-Based High Availability Storage Foundation (feature)
This new Novell Connection article describes a demonstration recently documented by Novell engineers that provides an introduction to server virtualization by emulating an enterprise-class storage solution.

23 Mar 2007
How to manage X Windows on SLES10 Tunneled with SSH from Windows XP Client (tip)
Charles Short shares a solution on how to manage X Window VMware servers through tunneled SSH VNC from a Windows XP desktop.

23 Mar 2007
Cool Wiki: SLES Performance Tuning (tip)
Jesse Pretorius posted a new article in the Cool Wiki where information and references can be collected to make it easier for administrators to find information regarding SLES performance optimization.

23 Mar 2007
Cool Wiki: SLES 10 VMware Tips (tip)
Check out this new Cool Wiki article by Jesse Pretorius that has tips and best practices for the use of SLES as a virtualization host or guest.

23 Mar 2007
How to Configure an Installation Server, including Support Packs, using YaST on SLES 9 and 10 (tip)
Here's a new TID from Novell Support that has detailed instructions on how to configure an installation server using YaST on SLES 9 and 10.

14 Mar 2007
Getting FreeRadius 1.1.4 Running with eDirectory on SLES 10 (tip)
Need to go beyond version 1.1.0 of FreeRADIUS with SLES 10? Charles Short has a workaround that gets version 1.1.4 up and running.

13 Mar 2007
Omni Cool Tool: Desktop Total Cost of Ownership Calculator (feature)
Omni has published a Desktop TCO Calculator that compares the cost savings of the Multiplied SLED 10 Strategy with stand-alone Windows and Linux computers. Compare the costs of deploying 30 stand-alone Windows computers to 30 Multiplied SLED 10 systems. A conservative Multiplied SLED 10 deployment scenario results in 65% lower deployment costs -- a net savings of almost $45,000.

13 Mar 2007
Fix Scrolling with the Middle Mouse Button in Firefox (tip)
If you've had problems with your middle mouse button when using Firefox, check out this new TID from Novell Support on how to fix it.

8 Mar 2007
Updating DynDNS.org Automatically (tip)
Chris Lander shares a script that will automatically update DynDNS.org.

8 Mar 2007
How to Create a Bootable USB Drive to Install SLES (tip)
Check out this new TID from Novell Support that explains how to create a bootable USB stick to install SLES 10 when a CD-ROM drive may not be available in the server.

7 Mar 2007
How to Create an Installation Source for SLES 10 (tip)
Rob Aronson needed to add some applications to his SLES 10 server. The packages he needed were included in SLED 10, all precompiled and ready to use. Read how Ron created an http installation source on a computer with SLED 10 so he could access the packages he needed.

7 Mar 2007
Switching your Linux systems to the new DST (feature)
Linux-Watch: Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols explains how to switch Linux systems to the new DST.

3 Mar 2007
Tool for changing the code page of a file/directory name stored on Linux (tool)
This tool changes the code page of a file/directory name stored on Linux file systems.

2 Mar 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Crop, Reduce Red-Eye, and Add Sepia Tones to Your Photos in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
F-Spot, the powerful photo browser, editor, and export tool bundled with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 gives you the power to crop, reduce red-eye and adjust color like the pros. Here's a tip from BrainStorm to help you make the most of your digital snapshots.

2 Mar 2007
Multiplied Linux Desktop Strategy Delivers Cost Savings for Illinois School District (feature)
By pioneering Omni's "Multiplied" SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Strategy, Danville School District 118 has reduced the cost of their Linux desktop hardware costs by 50%, their electricity costs by 62%, and saved the district thousands of dollars on costly Internet drops, switches, network wiring and other infrastructure and support costs.

2 Mar 2007
Recovering a File in Linux (tip)
If you've ever lost an important document because the application crashed, or you closed the file without saving it, check out this tip from Mike Farrell to find out how to recover it.

2 Mar 2007
Installing a D-Link Wireless Card on SLED (tip)
James Adams shares his solution on how to get a D-Link wireless card to work with SLED 10 using Madwifi.

2 Mar 2007
Cool Blog: Record a Desktop Video on SLED (tip)
Ted Haeger explains how to set up a SLED 10 system to capture the desktop as a video file.

28 Feb 2007
Webmin (tool)
Web-based interface for system administration for Unix.

27 Feb 2007
Multiplied SLED 10 Certified Hardware Bundle Now Available (feature)
The number one question Omni receives from Novell customers looking to deploy "Multiplied" SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktops or thin clients is, "What hardware do you recommend?" Read this article to find out about the newly certified Multiplied SLED 10 hardware and software bundle available from R Cubed Technologies.

22 Feb 2007
Novell Open Audio: SLED10 Design and Usability, News from Support (feature)
Novell Open Audio interviews Anna Dirks, the leader of the SLED10 usability team. Plus, Dave Mair and Randy Goddard have the latest News from Support.

22 Feb 2007
Quickstart Guide for Installing Domino 7 on SLES 9 (appnote)
Updated with new suggestions. The purpose of this document is to provide a quick way for someone who wants to test drive Domino on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, for example for a lab pilot, etc. This document is not a comprehensive installation guide for Domino 7 on SLES 9, but I hope that it may save some time to others like me who needed a running Domino server fast, to eventually tune it or use it together with other solutions like Novell Identity Manager.

22 Feb 2007
How to Set Up a Bluetooth Proximity System (feature)
Dan Elder explains how to set up a connection between your computer and cell phone and create a simple proximity badge for you to use.

22 Feb 2007
Daylight Saving Time Changes for 2007 (feature)
Daylight Saving Time will begin the second Sunday in March (March 11th), 3 weeks earlier than in past years. Novell Support has provided all the information you need to ensure that your Novell products are updated and ready to handle the changes.

14 Feb 2007
BASH: cool functions for your .bashrc file (tool)
Weather, stock, translate, and define functions for your .bashrc.file.

14 Feb 2007
Configuring a Linux High Availability Cluster for IDM 3 and eDirectory 8.8 (appnote)
Can Identity Manager can be used in a clustered environment? Find out the answers in this AppNote by Novell's Jon Hardman.

9 Feb 2007
Add ACL Support to Nautilus (tip)
When using the GNOME interface on SLES10 or SLED10 it is hard to adjust ACLs on files and directories because Nautilus does not have ACL support (yet). Fortunately there is a extension that will add ACL support to Nautilus. It is called Eiciel. Mike Petersen has provided a RPM for Eiciel to allow for easy installation. Download it here.

9 Feb 2007
Securing Your Server With AppArmor (feature)
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