The Novell® Client™ 2 for Windows Vista/2008* provides Windows connectivity to NetWare® and OES Linux servers. With the Novell Client, you can browse through authorized Novell directories, transfer files, and use advanced Novell services directly from a Windows Vista workstation or a Windows 2008 server.
After it is installed on workstations, the Novell Client lets users enjoy the full range of Novell services, including authentication via Novell eDirectory™, network browsing and service resolution, and secure and reliable file system access. All services are delivered through industry-standard protocols. The Client also supports the Novell traditional NCP™ protocol.
The Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 is a separate release from the current Novell Client 4.91 for Windows XP/2003. The Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 supports both the x86 and x64 versions of Windows Vista and has many of the same features as the Novell Client 4.91 for Windows XP/2003.
key features
- Support for Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 1, OES 2, NetWare 5.1, NetWare 6.0, and NetWare 6.5
- File system integration with NSS and non-NSS volumes via NCP
- Login script processing
- Notification area (Red N) options
- Integrated login with Windows (single username and password)
- Integrated eDirectory™ login support for Windows Terminal Services
- Integrated eDirectory login and script support for TS Remote Applications.
- NMAS™ client integration
- Forgotten password recovery options for eDirectory
- LDAP contextless login support
- DFS junction support
- Support for 802.1x wireless authentication
- DHCP-based configuration options
- OpenSLP support
- Shell extensions for Windows’ file browser
- File caching/shared open mode support
- Auto-reconnect for NCP connections
- Cluster failover support for NCP connections
- Novell Client settings management and install-time pre-configuration
system requirements
The Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 is supported on the following platforms:
- Windows Vista Business (x86 or x64)
- Windows Vista Enterprise (x86 or x64)
- Windows Vista Ultimate (x86 or x64)
- Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition (x86 or x64)
- Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (x86 or x64)
The Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 might run but is not supported on Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, and Windows Vista Home Premium editions. The Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 only supports full installations of Windows Server 2008, and is not supported on Server Core installations. The Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 will not install or run on Windows XP, 2000, or 2003.