| | 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 |