In This Part

Novell’s vision of oneNet is a world in which all types of networks work together to simplify the complexities of modern business and provide the power and flexibility needed to succeed in the economy of the 21st century.

The one thing you don’t have the luxury of doing in today’s Net world is dictate the software, hardware, and architecture across the entire reach of your network. By definition, oneNet integrates myriad technologies, platforms, and architectures in such a way that the underlying complexity is masked from the user. Users see what they need (and nothing more), when they need it, from any Net connection, anywhere in the world!

But all the oneNet love in the world isn’t going to change the fact that, for you as a network administrator, the complexity of the Net isn’t hidden. You will see it every day, and you will need to know how to perform those tasks that keep the Net functioning smoothly.

The five chapters in Part II of this book introduce the powerful infrastructure components and concepts that make Open Enterprise Server (OES) the most powerful network environment in the world.

Chapter 5, “OES NetWare Server Management,” introduces the day-to-day management of OES NetWare so that you can keep things on an even keel.

Chapter 6, “Novell eDirectory,” introduces the concept of a directory and the tremendous power provided by Novell eDirectory.

Chapter 7, “Users and Network Security,” describes how to leverage eDirectory to create a secure computing environment by managing user access.

Chapter 8, “Multiprocessor and Cluster Support,” introduces potent multiprocessing and clustering technologies that keep you running no matter what.

Chapter 9, “Identity Manager Bundle Edition,” introduces Identity Manager Bundle Edition, which leverages eDirectory to provide the foundation of a comprehensive Secure Identity Management (SIM) infrastructure.