Reference these sections to learn how to secure the Messenger system.
Messenger can be configured to remember passwords for the client login. However, this can cause security concerns. If a workstation is left unlocked, anyone can log in as that user if the Remember Password setting is selected. In addition, some third-party software packages might store the passwords in plain text.
For security reasons, the ability to remember passwords should be disabled. For information on how to disable the Remember Password option, see Customizing Messenger Client Features.
Reference these sections to learn how history files and conversations are stored and secured.
When the history option is enabled, the history files are stored on the client workstation in the following locations by default:
Table 8-6 Default History File Locations
|
Operating System |
Location |
|---|---|
|
Windows |
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Novell\Messenger\history |
|
Linux |
/home/username/.novell//messenger/history |
|
Macintosh |
/User/username/.novell/messenger/history |
The history files are stored as XML files, so anyone with access to the machine can view the files. For maximum security, the History option should be disabled. For information on how to disable the History option, see Customizing Messenger Client Features.
A saved conversation is stored as a text file, so anyone with access to the machine can view the file. For maximum security, the ability to save conversations should be disabled. For information on how to do this, see Customizing Messenger Client Features.