Full access to eDirectory and other NetWare services is available through the use of APIs published in the NDK. You can obtain the NDK by signing up with Novell's DeveloperNet program. There are four levels in the program:
Online or electronic level ” You can sign up at this level at no charge. At this level, you can download the necessary NDK components from the DeveloperNet Web site and have access to all online documentation and Web-based training courses.
Professional level ” In addition to getting all the benefits of the electronic level, at the professional level, you also receive one set of Novell Software Evaluation and Development Library (SEDL; formally known as the Software Evaluation Library [SEL]) CDs or DVDs, which also includes the NDK. In addition, you get two free Developer support incidents as part of this package. The cost of the professional level is $395 per year.
Advantage and premier levels ” Subscriptions to these two levels are by contract only. These levels are generally for companies that require direct hands-on support from Novell engineering. Advantage and premier memberships were designed with corporate developers, independent software vendors, independent hardware vendors , value-added resellers , and consultants in mind. The benefits of these two levels include everything available at the professional level plus more, as determined by the contract.
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For more information about SEDL, visit http://support.novell.com/subscriptions/index.html.
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Unless you have specific needs, the electronic level is probably sufficient for you. By signing up as an electronic-level member of DeveloperNet, you get no-charge, Web-based access to the NDK , DeveloperNet resources, DeveloperNet support forums ( http://developer-forums.novell.com ), and co-marketing opportunities. Visit http://developer.novell.com for more information about the DeveloperNet program.
