White paper details ZENworks use

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DAVE KEARNS ON NOVELL NETWARE TIPS
09/01/05
Today's focus: White paper details ZENworks use

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* 'ZENworks 6.5 Server Management Upgrading and Patching
  Methodologies'
* Links related to Novell NetWare Tips
* Featured reader resource
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Today's focus: White paper details ZENworks use

By Dave Kearns

While it's true that Novell's ZENworks 7 Suite has just rolled
out, chances are that few of you have it yet. For those who have
Version 6.5 (or who can get it), Novell has also just "rolled
out" a new white paper, "ZENworks 6.5 Server Management
Upgrading and Patching Methodologies."

Among other things, this paper includes instructions for how to
use ZENworks to upgrade to Open Enterprise Server, apply NetWare
patches, and a whole raft of other essential tasks.

Here's an excerpt:

"This solution utilizes the silent-install abilities of Novell
Open Enterprise Server. You will nest variables inside the
software package that search and replace variables inside of the
silent-install scripts of Open Enterprise Server.

"Each of the three text files required for running a silent
upgrade of Open Enterprise Server needs to have specific values
in place for each server on which it is run. Employ the
subscriber's [that's you!] own default variables to place local
values in the Open Enterprise Server upgrade scripts and files.
All the variables used for this solution are outlined at the end
of this section. [See the white paper link below]

"This software package is used to employ the silent install
capacity of Open Enterprise Server. A full unabridged response
file and example IPS and NCF files are found in Appendix A.
Here, however, details are provided on the mechanics of the
package and on how to manipulate the upgrade script variables
that Open Enterprise Server will use to upgrade itself.

"With this solution, you will need to modify, compile and test
the software package using your own variables. [T]his requires
marrying two sets of variables and technologies.

" Before you begin, you need to decide how to deliver the
installation files to each server. This can be done using a
plain ZENworks Server Management file distribution, which is
recommended for two reasons:

"The files can be compiled into the compiled package and
distributed at the same time, but the compilation takes some
time and the compiled package file ends up being 1 GB in size.

"Deploying the files manually allows for easier troubleshooting
as you can separate the mechanics of Open Enterprise Server
installation from the software package processing."

It's great information, delivered in a way that makes it easy
for you to use. Get the full 33-page PDF file
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnovell6287> for yourself and see
how little effort is required to manage your network with
ZENworks!

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To contact: Dave Kearns

Dave Kearns is a writer and consultant in Silicon Valley. He's
written a number of books including the (sadly) now out of print
"Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Networks." His musings can be
found at Virtual Quill <http://www.vquill.com/>.

Kearns is the author of three Network World Newsletters: Windows
Networking Tips, Novell NetWare Tips, and Identity Management.
Comments about these newsletters should be sent to him at these

respective addresses: <mailto:windows@vquill.com>,
<mailto:netware@vquill.com>, <mailto:identity@vquill.com>.

Kearns provides content services to network vendors: books,
manuals, white papers, lectures and seminars, marketing,
technical marketing and support documents. Virtual Quill
provides "words to sell by..." Find out more by e-mail at
<mailto:info@vquill.com>
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SMB Executives

Life is different for IT professionals at small and mid-sized
businesses, which don't have the luxury of hiring legions of
network experts. Read how network executives are keeping a firm
footing on an ever-shifting product landscape. Learn about
trends and insights surrounding VoIP and VPNs; plus get
commentaries from leading experts on storage strategies for
smaller businesses.
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