A.0 Deprecated Components and Services

  • Novell Samba

    Beginning with OES 2018 SP1, Novell Samba is deprecated. New installations of OES 2018 SP1 will not include pattern to install Novell Samba.

    If you are upgrading to OES 2018 SP1 from an earlier OES version that includes Novell Samba, the package and configuration will be removed during the upgrade process. It is recommended to install and use Novell CIFS to access the data that was earlier accessed from Samba shares. For more information, see Understanding the Implications of Novell Samba Currently Installed on the Server in the OES 2018 SP2: Installation Guide.

    The iManager plug-in for Novell Samba is still available post upgrade to manage the DSfW shares.

  • iFolder

    Beginning with OES 2018, iFolder is deprecated. New installations of OES 2018 will not include pattern to install iFolder.

    If you are upgrading to OES 2018 or later from an OES 2015 SP1 or earlier server that includes iFolder, the package will not be accessible on the OES 2018 or later server. However, the iManager plug-in is still available post upgrade, and you can use them to manage servers prior to OES 2018.

  • Archive and Version Service (AV) and QuickFinder

    Beginning with OES 2015, Archive and Version Services (AV) and QuickFinder services are deprecated. New installations or upgrade to OES 2015 and later will not include patterns to install these components.

    If you are upgrading to OES 2015 or later from an OES 11 SP3 or earlier server that includes the Archive and Versioning Services (AV) and QuickFinder, these packages and the associated data will not be accessible on the OES 2015 or later server. However, the iManager plug-ins for AV and QuickFinder are still available post upgrade to OES 2015, OES 2015 SP1, or OES 2018 and you can use them to manage servers prior to OES 2015.

    Beginning with OES 2018 SP1, the iManager plug-ins for AV and QuickFinder are obsolete.