Que:
Define Novell eDirectory:
Ans:
Ø Novell eDirectory has introduced as NDS as part of NetWare
4.x.
Ø particularly in larger organizations that had many NetWare
servers and desperately needed its capabilities.
Ø eDirectory is a reliable, robust directory service that has
continued to evolve since its introduction.
Ø eDirectory uses a primary/backup approach to directory
servers and also allows partitioning of the tree.
Ø In addition to running on Novell network operating systems,
eDirectory is also available for Windows, Solaris, AIX, and Linux systems.
Ø You manage the eDirectory tree from a client computer logged
in to the network with administrative privileges.
Ø You can use a graphical tool designed to manage the tree,
such as Novell Identity Manager.
Ø The eDirectory tree contains a number of different object
types.
Ø The standard directory service types—countries,
organizations, and organizational units—are included.
Ø eDirectory can manage more than a billion objects in a tree.
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