NetIQ iManager is a browser-based tool that provides a single point of administration for many Novell and NetIQ products, including Identity Manager. After you install the Identity Manager plug- ins for iManager, you can manage Identity Manager and receive real-time health and status information about your Identity Manager system.
With iManager, you can perform similar tasks as performed with Designer and also monitor the health of your system. NetIQ recommends that you use iManager for administrative tasks. Use Designer for configuration tasks that require changes to packages, modeling, and testing prior to deployment.
For more information about iManager, see the NetIQ iManager Administration Guide.