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In addition to the traditional Novell client, there are three other clients compatible with OES Linux. They are as follows:
In addition to these three feature-specific clients, there are a few others that are installed automatically with their respective product software. Each of these clients will be discussed as part of its product overview in other chapters throughout this book. NICI ClientThe Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure (NICI) is the modular foundation for all crypto-services offered in Novell products and services. NICI client provides cryptographic services to client-side applications and services. NICI client has received FIPS 140-1 (Level 1) certification, which is as good as it gets for client-based cryptographic services. The NICI client is included with the Novell Client download, available from http://download.novell.com. In an OES NetWare environment, the NICI client is required for several components, including Deployment Manager, Novell Nsure Audit, and Native File Access. With OES Linux, the only components that require the NICI client are the Novell Modular Authentication Service and ConsoleOne (when downloaded and installed on a local Windows workstation). The NICI client is installed automatically as part of the Novell Client installation process, discussed earlier. It can also be installed separately by completing the following steps:
This completes the installation of the NICI client. NMAS ClientNovell Modular Authentication Services (NMAS) allow you to supplement or replace the traditional Novell password authentication mechanism with alternative mechanisms such as SmartCards, tokens, and biometrics. OES Linux includes the NMAS Starter Pack, which offers two alternative authentication methods. NMAS Enterprise Edition, which is sold as an add-on product, adds support for many third-party authentication methods, multifactor authentication, and graded authentication. The NMAS client provides a framework within which authentication methods can be configured and integrated with Novell eDirectory to provide a flexible and seamless authentication process. For more information on NMAS, see Chapter 8. To install the NMAS client, complete the following steps:
When the workstation reboots, you will see the new NMAS login screen. For more information on configuring and using NMAS login methods, see Chapter 8. NetDrive ClientNovell NetDrive lets you map a drive to any server without using the traditional Novell client. This means that with NetDrive, you can access your files on any server and modify them through standard Windows utilities such as Windows Explorer. For more information on using NetDrive, see Chapter 12, "OES Linux File Access." The NetDrive client is available online at http://support.novell.com/filefinder. The current version as of this writing is NDRV41862.EXE. To install the NetDrive client, complete the following steps:
When all files have copied, the installation of the NetDrive client is complete. With NetDrive installed, you can then easily access your OES server resources through mapped drives using any standard internet connection. For more information, see Chapter 12. |
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