Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows provides connectivity to NetWare and OES Linux servers from Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows lets users on Windows workstations or Windows Server systems enjoy the full range of Novell services, including: authentication via Novell eDirectory, network browsing and service resolution, and secure and reliable file system access. All services are delivered through industry-standard protocols. The Novell Client also supports the Novell traditional NCP protocol.

If you are migrating away from the Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 platforms to the newer versions of Windows, use Novell Client 2 SP4 that provides most of the features that were available with the Novell Client 4.91 for Windows XP/ 2003 version.

• Support for accessing NCP volumes that are greater than 16 TB
• Delayed closing of cached file opens
• Support for Permanent Bad Name Cache and Permanent Good Name Cache
• Support for Microsoft Windows Live ID
• Support for Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2
• Support for Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 11 SP2, OES 11 SP1, OES 11, OES 2, and NetWare 6.5
• Single Sign-On
• File system integration with NSS and non-NSS volumes via NCP
• Login script processing
• Notification area (Red N) options
• Integrated login with Windows (single username and password)
• Integrated eDirectory login support for Windows Terminal Services
• Integrated eDirectory login and script support for TS Remote Applications.
• NMAS client integration
• Forgotten password recovery options for eDirectory
• LDAP contextless login support
• DFS junction support
• Support for 802.1x wireless authentication
• DHCP-based configuration options
• OpenSLP support
• Shell extensions for Windows' file browser
• File caching/shared open mode support
• Auto-reconnect for NCP connections
• Cluster failover support for NCP connections
• Novell Client settings management and install-time pre-configuration

Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows is supported on the following platforms:

• Windows 8.1 (x86 or x64) excluding Windows 8.1 RT
• Windows 8 (x86 or x64) excluding Windows 8 RT
• Windows Server 2012 (x64)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (x64)
• Windows 7 (x86 or x64) (Ultimate Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Professional Edition)
• Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) (Enterprise Edition, or Standard Edition)
• The Novell Client for Windows is also supported in Desktop Virtualization and Terminalserver environments.

Non-Supported Windows Platforms

Novell Client 2 SP4 does not currently include support for Windows 10, which is scheduled to release after Novell Client 2 SP4 on July 29, 2015 or later. Novell is committed to delivering a Novell Client update release that will be compatible with Windows 10, at the earliest after Windows 10 has been officially released.

Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows might run but is not supported on Windows Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium editions.

On Windows Server platforms, Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows might run but is not supported on Datacenter Edition, Web Server Edition, or on Server Core installations using any edition.

Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows will not install or run on Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 , Windows Server 2003, or Windows 2000.

Overview

Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows is delivered in a self-extracting (.exe) file that you open on a Windows workstation or a Windows Server system.

By default, after the client installation files are extracted, the installation program (setup.exe) launches automatically.

To assist you with your installation needs, the following sections provide brief instructions and tips for

• Downloading the client without installing.
• Downloading and installing the client.
  and
• Installing the client automatically.

For detailed information, see the Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows online documentation.

Downloading the Client without Installing

Use these instructions to download the client installation file set without installing the client. For example, do this if you are downloading the software to an installation source server that doesn't run the client.

1. Download the client self-extracting file to a temporary directory.
2. In the temporary directory, double-click the downloaded file.
3. In the Unzip to Folder field, specify or browse to the path where you want the client installation file set extracted.
4. Deselct the When done unzipping open: .\setup.exe option.
   (If you miss this step, you can still cancel the installation after it launches.)
5. Click Unzip.
   A directory structure is created in the path you specified, and the installation file set is extracted.

The file set is now ready to use. To install the client software, double-click setup.exe.

Downloading and Installing the Client

1. Download the Client self-extracting file to a temporary directory.
2. In the temporary directory, double-click the downloaded file.
3. In the Unzip to Folder field, specify or browse to the path where you want the Client installation file set extracted.
4. Click Unzip.
   A directory structure is created in the path you specified, the installation set is extracted, and the client setup program (setup.exe) launches.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the client.
   For installation instructions, see the Installation Quick Start in the Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows documentation.

Installing the Client Automatically

You can install the Novell Client software on workstations without end-user involvement through Automatic Client Upgrade (ACU) or the Novell Client Update Agent. For more information, see "Advanced Installation Options" in the Novell Client 2 SP4 Administration Guide.

For information on known issues for this release, see the Novell Client 2 SP4 for Windows Readme.