9.6 Novell Client

9.6.1 Novell Client for Linux

The Novell Client for Linux software allows users of Linux workstations to access and use all of the services available on servers running Novell eDirectory. The Novell Client brings the full power, ease of use, manageability, and security of eDirectory to Linux workstations. The Novell Client for Linux fully supports NetWare, OES, and eDirectory services and utilities on a Linux workstation, including security, file, and print services through Novell iPrint.

For information, see the Novell Client 2.0 SP2 for Linux Administration Guide.

9.6.2 Novell Client for Windows XP/2003 and Vista

In combination with NCP Server, the Novell Client for Windows XP/2003 and the Novell Client for Vista support the following:

  • Management of file system trustees, trustee rights, and inherited rights filters for directories and files on NSS volumes

  • Management of attributes for directories and files on NSS volumes

  • Purge and salvage of deleted files on NSS volumes, if the volume is configured to support it by enabling the Salvage Files attribute for a volume

  • Drive mapping for NSS volumes

  • Login scripts for automatic drive mapping on login

For information, see the Novell Client 4.91 SP5 for Windows XP/2003 Installation and Administration Guide and the Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows Administration Guide.