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NAL

Novell Application Launcher^TM.

In Desktop Management, the user workstation software that displays applications and performs various application management functions such as installing, uninstalling, and caching applications. Novell Application Launcher consists of three different user views, the engine application, a Windows service, and a Workstation Manager plug-in.

NAL cache

Novell Application Launcher cache.

In Desktop Management, a hidden directory (nalcache) that Novell Application Launcher creates on the root of the Windows drive to contain the information used by Novell Application Launcher to install, launch, and heal applications while in disconnected mode.

NAL plug-in

Novell Application Launcher plug-in.

In Desktop Management, a Web browser plug-in that users can download from a ZENworks Middle Tier Server. The plug-in provides only the Novell Application Launcher files required to launch user-associated application (not workstation-associated applications) from the Application Explorer or Application Browser views. To install the plug-in, users must have administrative rights to their workstations.

NAL plug-in installation manager

A Windows .dll file (zfdwebinstallmgr.dll) that, when installed to a user workstation, controls the downloading of the NAL plug-in to the workstation.

NAL Service for Windows

Novell Application Launcher Service.

In Desktop Management, a Windows service (nalntsrv.exe) that runs in the workstation's system space to enable Novell Application Launcher to install, uninstall, cache, and run applications when the user does not have the required workstation file system access or when an application has been configured to run in the system space rather than the user space.

See also Novell Application Launcher.

NAL Workstation Helper

Novell Application Launcher Workstation Helper.

In Desktop Management, the user workstation software that plugs in to Workstation Manager and enables workstation-associated applications to be installed, uninstalled, cached, and run. This allows for application management based on the workstation rather than a user logged in to the workstation.

See also Workstation Manager.

nalntsrv.exe

Novell Application Launcher Service.

In Desktop Management, the Windows service that runs in the workstation's system space to enable Novell Application Launcher to install, uninstall, cache, and run applications when the user does not have the required workstation file system access or when an application has been configured to run in the system space rather than the user space.

See also Novell Application Launcher.

nalview.exe

Application Explorer.

In Desktop Management, the executable file that starts Novell Application Launcher with the Application Explorer view.

nalwin.exe

Application Window.

In Desktop Management, the executable file that starts Novell Application Launcher with the Application Window view.

namespace

In Server Management, a location in Novell ConsoleOne^® where snap-ins such as Server Software Packages can be accessed and managed. It is a top-level object in the eDirectory^TM tree.

NAT

Network Address Translation.

Software that translates IP addresses that are not globally unique on a private network to a globally unique public IP address. NAT allows IP hosts on a private network to access the Internet. NAT can also limit the access of hosts on the public network to resources on a private network.

NCP

NetWare^® Core Protocol^TM.

A packet-based protocol that enables a client to send requests to and receive replies from a NetWare server.

Contrast with CIFS.

NDAP

Novell Directory Access Protocol.

A method of accessing eDirectory using the C programming language and the Novell Developer Kit libraries. NDAP is dependent on the Novell Client^TM.

NetIdentity

1. In Desktop Management, the "client" that forms the core of the Desktop Management Agent. In addition to providing an HTTP-based authentication and session management framework, it also provides a secure area that can be used for credential caching.

2. In Desktop Management, the default certificate created on NetWare 6.x and NetWare 5.1 servers during ZENworks Desktop Management Middle Tier Server installation. NetIdentity is used for authentication purposes.

NetExplorer

In Server Management, software that drives the discovery process on the management server.

See also discovery; management server.

NetStorage

Novell software that provides simple Internet-based access to file storage. It acts as a bridge between a company's protected Novell network and the Internet, giving users secure file access from any Internet location.

See also NSAdmin.

NetWare Core Protocol

NCP.

A packet-based protocol that enables a client to send requests to and receive replies from a NetWare server.

Contrast with CIFS.

NetWare Management Agent

Management Agent.

In Server Management, any one of the Novell SNMP-based agents for NetWare and Windows NT servers that provide real-time server performance data and information about server alarms and events.

See also Server Management.

NetWare SET Parameters policy

In Server Management, a plural policy that automates the use of SET parameters. This policy is contained in the Distributed Server Package.

Network Address Translation

NAT.

network interface card

NIC.

In Desktop Management, an expansion board inserted into a computer so the computer can be connected to a network. Most NICs are designed for a particular type of network, protocol, and media, although some can serve multiple networks.

NIC

Network interface card.

NICI

Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure.

Encryption modules that form the basis of security services offered in NetWare. These modules enable NetWare users to implement 128-bit (and stronger) network encryption.

NMA

NetWare Management Agent.

In Server Management, any one of the Novell SNMP-based agents for NetWare that provide real-time server performance data and information about server alarms and events.

See also Server Management.

node

1. An addressable entity on a network. The term sometimes refers to a device itself. Some examples of nodes are computers, printers, and file servers.2. In Desktop Management and Server Management, a clustered server; in other words, a single NetWare server that is part of a cluster.

See also cluster.

Novell Application Browser

Application Browser.

In Desktop Management, one of three Novell Application Launcher views. The Application Browser is used to view and launch applications from a Web browser.

Novell Application Explorer

Application Explorer.

In Desktop Management, one of three Novell Application Launcher views. Application Explorer (naldesk.exe) integrates with Microsoft Windows Explorer to make applications available through a standalone window, similar to the Application Window, and from the Windows desktop, the Start menu, the system tray, and the Quick Launch tool.

Novell Application Launcher

NAL.

Novell Application Launcher plug-in

NAL plug-in.

Novell Application Launcher Service for Windows

NAL Service.

In Desktop Management, the Windows service (nalntsrv.exe) that runs in the workstation's system space to enable Novell Application Launcher to install, uninstall, cache, and run applications when the user does not have the required workstation file system access or when an application has been configured to run in the system space rather than the user space.

See also Novell Application Launcher.

Novell Application Launcher Workstation Helper

NAL Workstation Helper.

See also Workstation Manager.

Novell Application Window

Application Window.

In Desktop Management, one of three Novell Application Launcher views. The Application Window (nalwin.exe) is a a standalone desktop window from which applications can be viewed and launched.

Novell Certificate Server

Public-key cryptography software that can be used with eDirectory to secure confidential online transmissions and transactions.

See also certificate.

Novell Client

Client32^TM.

Novell software that provides basic connectivity and access to NetWare network resources for workstations. Additionally, it provides advanced networking services such as rapid data transfer, file and print management, and access to eDirectory.

See also client; imaging client; thin client.

Novell Directory Access Protocol

NDAP.

A method of accessing eDirectory using the C programming language and the Novell Developer Kit libraries. NDAP is dependent on the Novell Client^TM.

Novell iChain

A security and access-management infrastructure used to protect networks and safeguard sensitive business and identity data. It provides secure authentication and access to portals, Web-based content, and Web applications.

Novell iFolder

An application that allows users to save files to a network storage location so they can be accessed and coordinated from multiple locations inside and outside the network. Novell iFolder provides the Data Management capability included in ZENworks.

Novell iManager

A browser-based management utility included with NetWare 6.x. In Server Management, Novell iManager enables administrators to manage Tiered Electronic Distribution objects, agents, and processes from any location where the required version of Internet Explorer is available.

See also ConsoleOne.

Novell iPrint

Software that lets users to print from anywhere to anywhere. Utilizing the Internet Printing Protocol standard, iPrint lets users use their Web browser to install printers on their workstations. After installation, users can print to iPrint printers through their applications just like any other printer.

See also Novell iPrint policy.

Novell iPrint policy

In Desktop Management, a policy with configuration settings to install the iPrint client and to manage printers using Desktop Management. This policy is contained in the User package and the Workstation package.

NSAdmin

A utility installed with Novell NetStorage that can be used to manage and configure the ZENworks Desktop Management Middle Tier Server.

NTMA

Windows NT Management Agent.

In Server Management, any one of the Novell SNMP-based agents for Windows NT that provide real-time server performance data and information about server alarms and events.

See also Server Management.

NT RAS Configuration policy

In previous versions of Desktop Management, a policy that sets dial-up networking parameters. It no longer ships with Desktop Management; if you are upgrading from a previous version of ZENworks and are using this policy, Desktop Management 6.5 supports it.

See also policy; policy package ; Workstation Package.

NT User Printer policy

In previous versions of ZENworks Desktop Management, a policy that set Windows NT/2000 parameters for printing. It no longer ships with Desktop Management; if you are upgrading from a previous version of ZENworks and are using this policy, Desktop Management 6.5 supports it.

See also policy; policy package ; User Package.

NXPCON

In Server Management, the Discovery Configuration utility. The utility is used to change the discovery configuration.

See also discovery; NetExplorer.

nxpip

In Server Management, the discovery software that discovers IP routers on IP networks and sends IP router information to discovery. It communicates with the IPCACHE module to share this information with IPGROPER.

See also discovery; IPCACHE; IPGROPER; NetExplorer; nxpipx; nxplanz.

nxpipx

In Server Management, the discovery software that discovers various NetWare systems on IPX networks and sends information about systems to NetExplorer^TM.

See also discovery; IPCACHE; IPGROPER; NetExplorer; nxpip; nxplanz.

nxplanz

In Server Management, the discovery software that communicates with Traffic Analysis Agents for NetWare and Windows NT to gather information about all systems communicating on the segments that are monitored, and sends this information to discovery.