OES lets you deploy any combination of NetWare-based and Linux-based technologies. Core OES components include
Given that NetWare and Linux are very different operating systems, it's not surprising to find a certain amount of variation between the services available between the platforms. Novell, however, has done an admirable job of providing a common set of core services across both platforms, but there are still specific differences as to some of the services offered on each platform. Table 1.1 lists the major OES services and the platform on which they are offered. As you can see, the majority of services are available on both platforms, so organizations can pick their services and implement them on the platform that makes the most sense in their specific environment. This table also includes references to the part of this book in which each service is discussed.
Table 1.1. Platform Support for OES Services
OES SERVICE | OFFERED ON | COMMENTS |
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PART I: OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER OVERVIEW |
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iManager | Both | Web-based OES administration console. |
Novell Remote Manager | Both | Web-based NetWare and Linux operating-system management console. |
iMonitor | Both | Web-based eDirectory monitoring and maintenance console. |
Novell Client | Both | Client utility used to access NetWare and Linux NCP services. |
NetIdentity | Both | Provides transparent eDirectory authentication. |
NetDrive Client | Both | File redirector used to map local drives without the full Novell Client. |
NICI Client | Both | Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure. Provides access to robust cryptographic and security features in eDirectory. |
NMAS Client | Both | Novell Modular Authentication Service. Provides desktop support for a robust set of authentication and security methods. |
Package Management | Linux | OES components managed via YaST. |
ConsoleOne | NetWare | Java-based NetWare management console. Linux version is available for download. |
Native File Access | NetWare | Provides connectivity to NetWare server resources for Windows, Apple, and UNIX clients. Linux provides this service through NFS and Samba. |
PART II: OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE |
Novell eDirectory | Both | Comprehensive, LDAP-enabled directory services. |
DNS/DHCP services | Both | Suite of IP address management utilities. |
Nsure Identity Manager | Both | User provisioning services. |
Novell Storage Services (NSS) | Both | Robust, journaling filesystem format. |
Cluster support | Both | High availability and manageability of critical network resources. |
Multiprocessor support | Both | Takes advantage of multiprocessor hardware with a threaded architecture that allows processes to run on multiple processors simultaneously. |
Console utilities | Both | Granular configuration and management options on both the NetWare and Linux consoles. |
NICI | Both | Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure. Foundation for robust cryptographic and security features in eDirectory. |
NMAS | Both | Novell Modular Authentication Service. Provides desktop support for a robust set of authentication and security methods. |
Open WBEM CIMOM | Linux | Web-based Linux management infrastructure. |
Linux User Management | Linux | eDirectory-enabled Linux user management. |
NCP Server | Linux | NetWare Core Protocol services available on Linux. Core component of NetWare. |
Nsure Audit | NetWare | Centralized, cross-platform auditing service. |
PART III: OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER USER ACCESS |
iPrint | Both | Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) based printer management. |
iFolder | Both | Individual, server-based file storage and synchronization service. |
Storage Management Services (SMS) | Both | Advanced backup, restore, and data migration services. |
iSCSI support | Both | IP-based SCSI storage network. |
FTP Server | Both | File Transfer Protocol. Traditional method for accessing files on the Net. |
NetStorage | Both | Secure file storage and Internet-based access. |
Samba | Linux | Open source implementation of Microsoft SMB/CIFS protocol. NetWare provides this service via the Native File Access component. |
DFS | NetWare | Distributed File System. eDirectory based access to distributed NetWare file structure. |
Nterprise Branch Office | NetWare | Secure, productivity-enhancing server offering centralized control of remote offices. Linux-based version is under development. |
PART IV: OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER WEB SERVICES |
Apache Web Server | Both | Extremely powerful and popular open source web server. |
Tomcat Servlet Engine | Both | Web Application container used to provide Java Servlet and Java Server Page support in Apache Web Server. |
Java Virtual Machine (JVM) | Both | Java interpreter used by OES web-based management consoles. |
eGuide | Both | Web-based eDirectory query tool, typically used for directory-based white pages. |
Virtual Office | Both | Web-based workgroup collaboration environment. |
Quickfinder | Both | Website indexing server. |
MySQL Database | Both | Open-source, structured query language (SQL) database. |
OpenSSH | Both | Secure Shell server used for remote server access. |
Perl and PHP | Both | Powerful scripting languages. |
The remainder of this book will discuss each of the Linux-supported services noted in Table 1.1. Common administrative information for each service is provided, including installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
