The server console includes the monitor and keyboard where you view and control NetWare® server activity. From the server console you can
You can use the Novell® remote console utility, rconsole.exe, to set up a workstation as a server console. Or you can use the Java-based utility, RConsoleJ. See both Using DOS-Based Remote Console and Using Java-Based Remote Console (RConsoleJ).
The server console also supports more than one interface:
Command line. Commands can be entered at the server console prompt, with or without options and parameters. The prompt is indicated by a colon (:). LOAD is an example of a server console command.
Character-based menuing. Utilities use menus, lists, and portals. The key utility for monitoring the server---MONITOR---is an example of this interface.
Java-based GUI. The new Servertop application ConsoleOne uses a graphical user interface.
When NetWare 5 is installed, the server console defaults to the ConsoleOne screen. However, you can toggle between screens when you need access to the command line or if you choose to keep MONITOR loaded. For the procedure for toggling between console screens, see Accessing MONITOR.
HINT: For information on bypassing the server splash screen or replacing it with a screen of your own choice, see SERVER in Utilities Reference.
Be aware of the following console security issues:
Unauthorized access of the server console. Control keyboard access by requiring the use of a password. (See NetWare Server Security.)
Use the SECURE CONSOLE command to secure your console against breaches of security. (See SECURE CONSOLE in Utilities Reference.)
You can also use the screen saver and console-locking features in SCRSAVER. (See SCRSAVER in Utilities Reference.)
Software tampering. An expert could use the built-in debugger to disable or bypass the security system. To prevent this, use SECURE CONSOLE.
Hardware tampering. Keep your server in a secure location. An intruder could disable the power-on password or remove hard disks to access data.