Supported Platforms Updated

Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management supports the following platforms:

   NetWare^® 5.1 SP5, SP6 and SP7

   NetWare 6 SP4 and SP5

   NetWare 6.5 SP1a and SP2

   SUSE^® LINUX Enterprise Server 8 and 9

   SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 and 9

   Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1

   Red Hat Enterprise Server 2.1

   Red Hat Enterprise Linux* AS 3

   Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3

   Solaris* 9 (only Policy and Distribution Services)

   Windows* 2000 SP4 and Windows Server 2003 (Standard or Enterprise Edition)

For more information, see Server Requirements.

The following platforms are generally not supported by ZENworks 6.5 Server Management:

   NetWare 4.x

   NetWare 5.0

   Windows NT* 4

For more information, see Server Requirements.

ConsoleOne Tools Menu Reorganized

Various Novell ConsoleOne^® menu options were moved to different menu locations to improve ease of use. However, when right-clicking a ZENworks 6.5 eDirectory object, the options remain as they were in ZENworks for Servers 3.x.

The following illustrations show where menu options now exist. Only the menu options specific to ZENworks Server Management are shown.

Several options were removed from the File menu, leaving the following:

The Edit menu contains the following options:

The View menu contains the following options:

The Tools menu has been expanded and now contains the following options:

The Tools > ZENworks Inventory menu selection has the following options:

The Tools > ZENworks Remote Management menu selection has the following options:

The Tools > ZENworks Utilities menu selection has the following option:

The Tools > ZENworks Server Management menu selection has the following options:

New File System Standard Used in Upgrading Linux and Solaris Servers

The ZENworks 6.5 Server Management file structure for Policy and Distribution Services has been changed to comply with the Linux File System Standards.

The following sections show the path and filename changes:

• Service Script
• Log Files
• Working Directories
• Security Directory

/etc/init.d/zfs

/etc/init.d/novell-zfs

/var/log/ZFSInstall.log

/var/opt/novell/log/zenworks/zfs-pds-install.log

/usr/ZENworks/PDS/ted/dist/log

/var/opt/novell/log/zenworks/zfs-pds-ted.log

/usr/ZENworks/PDS/ted/sub/log

/var/opt/novell/log/zenworks/zfs-pds-ted.log

/usr/ZENworks/PDS/smanager/ZFSINIT.LOG

/var/opt/novell/log/zenworks/zfs-startup.log

/usr/ZENworks/PDS/ted/working/dist

/var/opt/novell/zenworks/zfs/pds/dist

/usr/ZENworks/PDS/ted/working/sub

/var/opt/novell/zenworks/zfs/pds/sub

/usr/ZENworks/PDS/ted/security

/var/opt/novell/zenworks/zfs/pds/security

New Sybase Version for the ZENworks Databases

Upgrading Policy and Distribution Services from ZENworks for Servers 3.x using the graphical upgrade program upgrades the Sybase engine to version 8.0.2, if it is not already at that version.

Upgrading Policy and Distribution Services from ZENworks for Servers 3.x using the .cpk file on the ZENworks 6.5 Companion 2 CD also upgrades Sybase 8.0.2.

If a zfslog.db file exists in ZENworks for Servers 3.x, it will not be replaced. If it does not exist, a new file will be installed during the upgrade.

New Default ZENworks Database Object Names

The following shows the old and new default database object names that are provided during installation:

No default name is given when creating a database object in ConsoleOne.

The policy names have not changed for the policies used by these databases.

New Consolidated Start File

Previously, the zfs.ncf, ted.ncf, and zws.ncf files were used to individually start the separate Policy and Distribution Services processes. In version 6.5, they are combined into one service named ZENworks Server Management.

To start all Policy and Distribution Services processes:

• NetWare: Enter zfs at the server's command prompt.

• Windows: Start the Windows service named Novell ZENworks Service Manager.

• Linux/Solaris: Enter /etc/init.d/novell-zfs start at the terminal.

For more information, see Starting and Stopping Server Management Services.

The startup options found in the zfs.ncf, ted.ncf, and zws.ncf files are now contained in the zfs-startup.xml and zfsversion.ncf files. These newer files are located in:

• NetWare: \zenworks\zfs-startup.xml and \zenworks\zfsversion.ncf

• Windows: \zenworks\zfs-startup.xml and \zenworks\pds\bin\zfsservice.cfg

• Linux/Solaris: /opt/novell/zenworks/bin/zfs-pds and /opt/novell/bin/zfs-pds-version

The NetWare console prompt for Server Management now defaults to:

ZENworks Server Management >

Because of the combined processes, the TED console prompt no longer exists on NetWare servers.

New Linux/Solaris Configuration Utility

A new utility has been provided for Linux and Solaris servers:

/opt/novell/bin/zfs-pds-configure

This utility has the following functions:

• Allows you to reconfigure your Distributors and Subscribers after they have been installed
• Allows you to quickly reinstall corrupted Distributor and Subscriber objects and code

New Consolidated Log File

For all platforms, the two log files:

defaultLog.txt 
zfsinit.log

have been replaced with:

zfs-startup.log

After Tiered Electronic Distribution starts up and reads its configuration, all distribution-related logging is done to the ted.log file.

If a ZENworks Server Management policy is defined with a log file specified, the Policy/Package Agent starts logging to the specified file once it reads its policies. At that point, all that is left in zfs-startup.log are ZENworks Web Server messages.

Database logging continues to be made in the zfslog.log file.

New Server Policy: Prohibited File

Server Management has a new policy for the Distributed Server Package: Prohibited File policy. This new policy allows you to monitor and enforce the deletion or moving of unauthorized files from a specified volume/drive or directory.For example, you can automate deletion of .jpg, .mp3, and .avi files from a server. For more information, see "Prohibited File" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

New Tiered Electronic Distribution Features

• Scalability
• FTP Support of Symbolic Links
• Special Character Handling
• Change in Maximum Concurrent Distributions Values
• New Option to Override a Subscriber's Extract Schedule
• Directory Sync Granularity for File Distributions
• Pre and Post Processing for File Distributions
• Cleaning Up Temporary Distribution Files
• Removing a Distribution Object - Auto Removal of Temporary Files
• Reassigning a Distribution to Another Distributor
• New Distribution Type: MSI Package
• Desktop Application Distribution Enhancements

Enhancements in the Inventory Scan of Software Data

The Inventory scanner has been enhanced with the following features that enables you to control the scanning process more effectively and efficiently:

• It supports scanning for the following software inventory information:
  • Windows operating system and its patches
  • Internet Explorer and its patches
  • Windows Media Player and its patches
  • Outlook Express and its patches
  • Novell Client32^TM and its installed components
  • ZENworks suite and its installed components
  • Microsoft Office and its installed applications
  • Antivirus products such as Symantec* Antivirus Corporate Edition and McAfee* Antivirus
  • Virus definition date and version for the antivirus products such as Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition and McAfee Antivirus
• It supports scanning for the products listed in the Windows Add/Remove Programs and the MSI database.
• Includes dictionary of software titles to provide more accurate report of Installed software.
• Provides rules to control the scope of software scan.
• Reports total disk usage against configured file extensions.

For more information, see "Customizing the Software Inventory Information To Be Scanned For the ZENworks 6.5 or ZENworks 6.5 Support Packs Inventoried Servers" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

New Inventory Reports

Server Inventory provides new software Inventory reports.

The Inventory reports that shipped with ZENworks for Servers 3.0.2 and the new reports in the ZENworks 6.5 Server Management have been regrouped.

For more information, see "Types of Inventory Reports" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Support for the Inventory database on Oracle 9i

ZENworks 6.5 allows the Inventory database to be configured for Oracle 9i setup on Windows servers in your network.

For more information, see "Creating the Oracle9i Inventory Database on a Windows Server" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

New Enhancements in the Inventory Scan of Hardware Data

Server Inventory now supports scanning for monitors and system chassis.

For more information, see "Customizing the Hardware Information for Monitor's Size" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Exporting the Inventory Data to an XML File

Server Inventory allows you to export the inventory data from the Inventory database into an Extensible Markup Language (.xml) file by using the Data Export tool.

For more information, see "Exporting the Inventory Information" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

New User-Friendly Nomenclature for eDirectory Objects

The nomenclature of the following eDirectory objects has been changed:

• In ConsoleOne, the Inventory Service object name is displayed as
  Inventory Service_server_name instead of server_name_InvService.
• In ConsoleOne, the Inventory Database object name is displayed as
  Inventory database_server_name instead of server_name_Invdatabase.

Mirror Driver

This feature provides video adapter independence and coexistence with other remote control solutions. If you select to install Mirror Driver, the installation program overrides video driver checks and suppresses any Windows messages. You can view this option during the installation of ZENworks 6.5 Server Management. If you do not want to install Mirror Driver, you can deselect it and the optimization will be disabled. The Mirror Driver enhances the Remote Management performance.

Agent Initiated Connection

This feature provides an option to the user at the managed machine to send a request to the Remote Operator for Remote Control or Remote View. This feature is particularly useful if the managed server is behind a private network and cannot be directly accessed from the management console.

For more information, see "Initiating Remote Management Session from the Remote Management Agent" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Scale To Fit

This feature enables you to hide the scroll bars and scale the Remote Management window to fit your screen. Click the on the toolbar.You can also use the Ctrl+Alt+G keys. For more information, see "Remote Management for Windows Servers" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Block Mouse Movements To Agent

This is a new option provided in the Control Parameters dialog box. You can select this option to block all the mouse movements to the Agent. For more information, see "Remote Management for Windows Servers" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Force 256 Color Palette

The Remote Management Agent, now forces the use of 256-color palette on the managed server during a Remote Management session. This enhances the Remote Management performance over a slow link. For more information, see "Remote Management for Windows Servers" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Session Encryption

The Session Encryption feature provides a secure remote session between the management console and the Remote Management Agent. For more information, see "Remote Management for Windows Servers" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Administration Guide.

Management and Monitoring Services for Linux

The Management and Monitoring Services component of ZENworks Server Management for Linux now provides you with the ability to centrally manage and administer the Linux servers on your network.

Capture Packets Utility

The Capture packets function can now be used from any level under the atlas namespace. You can now capture packets from any of the discovered RMON agents. The capture packet settings details will be saved as a history information which you can use later.

New Database Object Editor User Interface

The Database Object Editor has been enhanced with a new user interface to provide the ability to manually update the database in an easy manner.

Adding Implemented MIBs to the Nodes

Using the Database Object Editor, you can now add MIBs to nodes. From the Available MIBs list, you can now add the MIBs that have not been discovered for the node.

Deleting Alarm Templates from ConsoleOne

You can now delete the alarm templates from the Alarm Templates list using ConsoleOne. The alarms corresponding to the deleted templates will not be processed by the Alarm Manager.

Printing the Alarm Disposition

This feature allows you to print the alarm template.

Exporting the Alarm Disposition to a File

You can export the alarm disposition information to the following file formats:

• Comma-delimited (.csv)
• HTML (.html)
• Tab-delimited (*.txt)
• Blank-space-delimited (*.txt)

Alarm Manager Performance Enhancement

The Alarm Manager can now handle up to 500,000 alarms in the Alarm database. The Active Alarms view and the Alarm History view have been enhanced to retrieve large numbers of alarms from the Alarm database.

Copying Alarm Templates to Microsoft Excel

You can now copy the alarm templates to a Microsoft Excel sheet.

Sending SMTP Mail Notification to a Port

You can now send an SMTP mail notification to a SMTP server running on a port other than the default port.

Forwarding SNMP Traps to a Port

You can forward the SNMP traps to any SNMP Trap Listener running at a port other than the default port.

Modifying the Severity and State of the Alarm Disposition

You can now modify the severity and the state of the alarm template. All new incoming alarms of the alarm template will reflect the severity or state you have specified.

Handling Generic Traps

In the previous version of Management and Monitoring Services, the The Alarm Manager dropped the 6 generic traps defined in MIB-2. The Alarm Manager no longer drops these 6 generic traps. These alarms are present in the alarm templates and you can set the disposition for these alarms.

SNMP MIB Compiler

The SNMP MIB Compiler has the following enhanced features:

• The MIB Pool on the site server now includes RFCs, which are extensively used by third-party vendors.
• The MIB Pool now includes Novell proprietary MIBs like Novell GroupWise^®, Novell BorderManager^®, Novell eDirectory^TM, Novell Gateways, and Novell VPN.
• The SNMP Compiler Results window now includes online help on the error codes generated during compilation. The help provides you all the troubleshooting information for the error codes, to enable you to solve the problems immediately.
• The SNMP Compiler Results window now highlights the error text in Red to enable better readability.
• The MIB Compiler now ignores minor errors in the MIB definitions. This enables the MIB Compiler to compile more MIBs.
• The type, category, generator type (TCG) of any MIB need not be unique. The SNMP MIB Compiler now captures all the traps for which the TCGs are identical.
• The SNMP MIB Compiler now works with the Alarm Management System to maintain the alarm information in synchronization with the available trap information in the MIB Pool.
• The SNMP MIB Compiler takes less time to compile the MIBs.

SNMP MIB Browser

The SNMP MIB Browser is enhanced to include the following features:

• New icons for better readability including Scalar Objects, Table and the Table Entry Objects, Columnar Objects, and the MAX ACCESS value.
• The Search utility now enables you to locate MIB variables in the MIB tree. You can locate them based on the MIB variable or the MIB OID.

Remote Ping

The Polling option in the previous version of Management and Monitoring Services was displayed when you select a segment > View > Polling. The option now appears at the atlas level also. Select any atlas, click View > Polling. You can use this option to view the status of all the services that you have added using the Monitor Services tab.

Collecting Events from Custom Event Log Types

The Server Management Agent for Windows collects events from Windows Event Log and converts these events to traps. The traps are forwarded to the site server.

Specifying Negative Filter Conditions in the Nttrap.ini File

The Server Management Agent for Windows now enables you to specify conditions with negatives.

Available Trap Information Report on Site

The Available Trap Information report lists the information of the SNMP traps currently available on the site server. The report is generated based on the MIBs compiled on the site server and provides the following information:

• Total traps
• Alarms category
• Alarm severity
• Alarm type
• Trap OID
• Trap description

Working with Unnumbered Links

Using this feature you can discover and view the unnumbered links in the atlas namespace.

Using the Unnumbered Links tab in the Database Object Editor you can add, modify, or delete the unnumbered links for the IP router. The unnumbered links include the interface type and the connected router. All the unnumbered links you created and configured will be displayed in the Atlas or ConsoleOne.

Discovery Console

The Discovery Console enables you to send a request to discover a set of IP addresses using ConsoleOne. You can discover a list of host addresses, all the hosts on a subnet, range of addresses, or addresses in the form of a regular expression. The Discovery Console also enables you to view the status of the requests that you have submitted, or to delete a request.

Advanced Trending Agent

The Advanced Trending Agent is an application that gathers and stores the trend data (historic data) for any parameter instrumented by an SNMP agent, if it is defined by a MIB variable and not just pre-configured MIB variables.

The Advanced Trending Agent functionality is available on NetWare, Windows, and Linux platforms.

The Advanced Trending Agent periodically collects and stores the samples of the configured MIB variables. The collected data is exposed through an SNMP interface. This data can be used to view the long-term trend graphs of the parameters.

You can configure the Advanced Trending Agent using a configuration file. The Advanced Trending Agent includes a command line utility, which reads the configuration file for any updates. The utility also resets the data collected and starts collecting new data. You can also configure the Advanced Trending Agent with threshold values for the parameters and generate a trap when the value exceeds the threshold value.

Displaying Multiple Views in Novell ConsoleOne Views

The View in a New Window option enables you to display multiple tabular views, trend views, and composite views in the Novell ConsoleOne Views window.

Node Naming Order

As discovery cycles proceed and more information is discovered, the names displayed in the maps can change. Different priorities are given to names, depending on the source of the name information. If none of the names are discovered, the IP/IPX address of the node is displayed as the node name.

View Builder

The View Builder provides a mechanism through which you can create a view to display information from the agents that have instrumented SNMP MIBs and traps sent by the agent to the management site server. You can use the View Builder to create views in addition to those available in ConsoleOne. These views are displayed as text, tables and graphs.

Custom Maps

Custom Maps enable you to create and delete custom atlases and custom containers and group nodes into containers. You can also create a hierarchy of objects in atlas. An atlas can contain custom containers. you can create a node or a sub container within the custom container. However nodes cannot be directly contained under the atlas.

New Views at the RMON and RMON_II Level of a Node

The following views are also displayed at the RMON level (Node > Services > RMON):

• Segment Dashboard
• Stations
• Segment Trends
• Monitor Nodes for Inactivity

You can now view the following view in the RMON_II service level (Node > Services > RMON_II):

• Protocol Distribution

Management Site Server Status

You can now view the status of all the Management and Monitoring Services currently running on the site server.