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Novell ZENworks 7 Linux Management Administrator's Handbook
By Ron Tanner, Richard Whitehead
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Publisher: Sams Publishing
Pub Date: September 21, 2005
ISBN: 0-672-32784-8
Pages: 264

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Preface
		About the Authors
		Acknowledgments
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Reader Services
		Chapter 1.  The Evolution of Linux Management
			What's the Big Deal?
			The ZENworks Family
			What's New for ZENworks 7 Linux Management?
			Using ZENworks Linux Management with Novell Linux Desktop
			Using ZENworks Linux Management with SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server
		Chapter 2.  Understanding ZENworks Linux Management
			General Architecture
			Open Source Components
			Best Practices of Rollout Procedures
			Use of Directories
			Use of Existing Databases
			Use of Existing Servers
			How and Where ZENworks Linux Management Is Managed
			How Devices Are Represented and Managed in ZLM
			How Content Is Delivered
			Terminology/Glossary
		Chapter 3.  Installing ZENworks Linux Management
			Preparing the Server
			Executing the Installation Script
			Verifying the Installation
			Accessing the ZENworks Control Center
			Installing the Client Software on Managed Devices
			Upgrading ZENworks Linux Management from Previous Versions
		Chapter 4.  Understanding the ZENworks Control Center
			What Is the ZENworks Control Center?
			List View
			Launching the ZENworks Control Center
			Navigating
			Searching Within a View
			Customizing the ZENworks Control Center
			The Future
		Chapter 5.  Registering Devices into the System
			Registration Keys and Registration Rules
			Registering a Device
			Removing a Managed Device
			Conclusion
		Chapter 6.  System Settings
			Administrators
			Management Zone Settings
			Date Specific Schedule Type
			Licensing
			Conclusion
		Chapter 7.  Bundles
			What Are Bundles?
			What Are the Advantages of Bundles?
			Bundle Groups
			How to Create an RPM Bundle
			How to Create a Preboot Bundle
			How to Assign a Bundle to a Device
			What Happens When a Bundle Is Assigned to a Device
			Updating Previously Created Bundles
			Bundle Groups
			Conclusion
		Chapter 8.  Catalogs
			What Are Catalogs?
			What Are the Advantages of Catalogs?
			How to Create a Catalog
			Adding RPM Bundles to Catalogs
			How to Assign a Catalog to a Device
			What Happens When a Catalog Is Assigned to a Device
			Conclusion
		Chapter 9.  Policies
			What Are Policies?
			Why Are Policies Useful?
			How Are Policies Assigned?
			Policy Groups
			Available Policies in ZENworks 7 Linux Management
			Firefox Policy
			Conclusion
		Chapter 10.  Reporting
			Creating Reports
			Running Reports
			Saving Output of Reports
			Editing an Existing Report
			Conclusion
		Chapter 11.  Common Device Management Tasks
			Viewing Getting Started
			Managing Licenses
			Clearing the Message Log
			Acknowledging All Events
			Controlling a Device Remotely
			Imaging a Device
			Restoring an Image to a Device
			ZENworks Partition
		Chapter 12.  Keeping ZENworks Linux Management Servers Synchronized
			Content Replication
			Mirroring External Sources into ZENworks Linux Management
			Summary
		Chapter 13.  ZENworks Linux Management Database
			ZENworks Linux Management Databases
			Information Stored in the Database
			Accessing PostgreSQL
			Where to Get More Information
			Conclusion
		Chapter 14.  Troubleshooting
			Registering and Un-registering a Device
			Creating Custom Platforms
			Configuring Silent Installation of the Agent
			Cleaning the Database
			Updating the Agent
			Encrypting a VNC Session
			Not Installing the VNC Agent
			Logging
		Applendix A.  Commands
			zlman
			rug
			zlmmirror
		Appendix B.  ZENworks Resources
			Novell Support and Online Documentation
			ZENworks Cool Solutions
			Novell Advanced Technical Training
			Novell Consulting Services
			Novell Technical Support Services
		Index