When using NESCM, users enter the card's PIN for eDirectory login and are then prompted to enter a password for workstation login. The Novell Client Single Sign-On feature can be used to automatically log in to the workstation after the eDirectory login. This is accomplished by securely storing the workstation credentials in eDirectory and using them for future logins.
During Single Sign-On, the Novell Client prompts for the workstation password the first time and stores it in eDirectory. On subsequent logins, the user is not prompted for the workstation password. This improves the user's login experience and is recommended for all advanced eDirectory authentication methods.
For information about setting up Single Sign-On, refer to Setting Up Single Sign-On (SSO) in the Novell Client 2 SP3 for Windows Administration Guide.