eDirectory tree name

You need only one tree for creating and managing ZENworks objects. If you have more than one eDirectory tree in your network, decide which one to use for ZENworks.

For ease of management, you can create a “ZENworks” tree dedicated to only ZENworks objects. Then, when schema extensions are needed for ZENworks, they only need to be done on this dedicated tree. For more information on a dedicated ZENworks tree, see Section 3.2, Novell eDirectory Requirement in this guide and Using a ZENworks Tree in the Novell ZENworks 7 Desktop Management Administration Guide.

If you do not have eDirectory installed in your network (no NetWare servers), determine which Windows, Linux, or Solaris server you want to have eDirectory installed on.

Server platforms

These are the servers where you will install the Server Management components. Supported platforms include NetWare, Windows, Linux, and Solaris (depending on the component).

For information on which Server Management components are supported on a particular server platform, see Table 5-1.

Databases

See Section 1.1.1, Policy and Distribution Services Server Roles, Section 1.1.2, Server Inventory Server Roles, and Section 1.2, Management and Monitoring Services for information to help you determine where you want to install databases.