Setting Up Caching and a Cache Passphrase

To allow single sign-on to continue to function seamlessly even when the network has problems, SecureLogin can store on the workstation an encrypted cache of your single sign-on details.This cache includes all corporate scripts as well as information defined on your User object.

The cache file is encrypted when you create a user-defined passphrase and password. The following figure illustrates the dialog box that creates a passphrase and password:

When the cache file is created for the first time, SecureLogin prompts you to provide this password. (Make sure that the password is easy to remember.) This password is only required if

• The network connection is lost
• You are using a notebook computer and are out of contact with the network
• The network administrator resets your eDirectory password

The cache files are stored in the PROGRAM FILES\NOVELL\CACHE directory and are triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) encrypted.

If you forget the cache password, you will have to delete and recreate the cache files. SecureLogin automatically recreates cache files, provided you are authenticated to the network. You will be prompted for a new passphrase and password when SecureLogin recreates the cache files.

You can turn off caching functionality. In NetWare^® Administrator, select the SecureLogin Configuration tab > uncheck the Use Cache Files check box.