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Configuring the Client

After you have installed the Novell client software, you can configure the client software by modifying its properties. The client properties enable you to specify information such as login preferences, protocol settings, default capture settings, and so on. To open the client property pages, right-click the red N icon in the system tray and click Novell Client Properties, which will open the Novell Client Configuration options (see Figure 4.10).

Figure 4.10. Configuration options for the Novell Client.

Several configuration pages are available in Novell Client properties. For detailed information on Novell Client property pages, see the online OES documentation. Client
The Client page lets you define basic login preferences, similar to the NDS tab in the Novell Login screen. Location Profiles
Location profiles allow you to save a specific login configuration so that users don't have to enter login information manually. Location profiles are especially powerful for users who log in from multiple locations (such as the office, home, laptop, and so on). Advanced Login
Advanced Login options let you hide certain aspects of the Novell Login screen to prevent users from making changes. Service Location
The Service Location page is used to configure the client for the use of Service Location Protocol (SLP). You can specify where and how the client will request network services. For more information on SLP, see the OES NetWare documentation. Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings allow you to configure a host of network communications details. For more information on the Advanced settings options, see Appendix A, "CLE Certification Options." Advanced Menu Settings
Advanced Menu Settings give you full control over the client network environment, including which network resources are available, and how they are offered to the network user. Default Capture
This page lets you configure a user's NetWare print jobs. Protocol Preferences
Protocol Preferences let you define the usage order for network protocols and name resolution protocols. The listed protocols are used in the order specified. LDAP Contextless Login
Allows contextless login without requiring the support of a catalog on the back end. When a user authenticates, LDAP is used to search the entire eDirectory tree, or trees, for the specified username. If a username is found, the login process will continue based on the tree and context information associated with that user. If the same username exists in multiple contexts, the user is prompted to select the correct user. (Conditional) Single Sign-on
Novell client for Windows XP/2000 adds the Single Sign-on tab. This allows you to store the workstation-specific password in eDirectory so that it can be automatically presented as part of an NMAS or single sign-on authentication, if available. (Conditional) DHCP Settings
Novell client for Windows XP/2000 adds the DHCP settings to configure the client DHCP environment. DSCAT Contextless Login
Specify the use of an eDirectory catalog for login. This allows users to authenticate using their common name only, rather than having to remember their entire name context. LDAP contextless login is recommended over this option. Update Agent
Configure Novell Client Upgrade Agent options, as discussed earlier in this chapter.
With these client pages you have very granular control over the operation of the Novell Client.