This guide explains and describes how to use Novell® Linux User Management (LUM), a directory-enabled application that simplifies and unifies the management of user profiles on Linux*-based platforms. It leverages all the scalability, utility, and extensibility of Novell eDirectory™ and adds crucial integration capability. With LUM, you can eliminate many of the complexities of administering a mixed-platform network while smoothing over compatibility issues.
This guide is intended for network administrators and network installers responsible for integrating and managing users in a Linux and eDirectory environment.
This guide is divided into the following sections:
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