29.1 Security Features of NSS

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Encrypted volume support

Encrypted NSS volumes meet the legal standard of making data inaccessible to software that circumvents normal access control, such as if the media were stolen.

Encrypt data volumes that contain mission critical data or sensitive data.

Use a strong encryption password and protect the password.

Managing Encrypted NSS Volumes

Section 29.14, Creating Strong Passwords

Storage plug-in for iManager 2.5 and 2.6

iManager requires eDirectory authentication and SSL connections between your Web browser and the iManager server and between the iManager server and the target server being managed.

Use an Admin user identity and a strong password.

Section 29.14, Creating Strong Passwords

Novell iManager 2.5 Administration Guide

Novell iManager 2.6 Administration Guide

NSSMU

NSSMU is executed locally on the server.

Secure physical access to servers.

Section 29.12, Controlling Physical Access to Servers and Resources

Novell Remote Manager

Novell Remote Manager requires eDirectory authentication and SSL connections between your Web browser and the Novell Remote Manager running on the server being managed.

Use an Admin user identity or equivalent, and use a strong password.

Section 3.5.3, Accessing Novell Remote Manager

Also, see the following: