10.1 Accessing iManager and Installing the iManager Plug-In

SecureLogin supports iManager 2.7.6 and above. The plug-in for iManager 2.7 are available as part of the SecureLogin Windows Installer Package, located in the Server\IManager folder of the product installer package.

10.1.1 Accessing iManager

Accessing iManager varies based on the iManager version (server-based or workstation) and the platform on which iManager is running.

Accessing Server-based iManager

To access server-based iManager:

  1. Enter one of the following in the Address (URL) field of a supported Web browser.

    1. Because iManager 2.7 uses only Tomcat 5 for its Web server requirements, on platforms other than Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2) you must specify the Tomcat port as part of the iManager URL. The default URL to start iManager 2.7 is as follows:

      • Secure URL: https://<server ip address>:8443/nps/iManager.html

      iManager 2.7 on the OES 2 platform, both Linux and NetWare, use the following default iManager URL:

      • Secure URL: https://<server ip address>/nps/iManager.html

      Although slightly different iManager URLs might work on some platforms, Novell recommends using these URLs for consistency.

  2. Log in by using your username, password, and the treename.

Accessing iManager Workstation

To access iManager Workstation:

  1. Browse to the iManager set up on your workstation.

  2. Execute imanager\bin\iManager.bat.

  3. Log in by using your username, password and treename.

10.1.2 iManager Plug-In

Novell iManager is a state-of-the-art Web-based administration console that provides customized secure access to network administration utilities and content from any location in the world. With a global view of users' network from one browser-based tool, user can proactively assess and respond to changing network demands. Using iManager, user can administer SecureLoginThe iManager plug-in for SecureLogin are .npm files. A plug-in typically provides all the management functionality that a particular product, or feature set within a product, requires. It is assembled as a single file so you can quickly and easily add extend iManager to support the required management functionality.The plug-in are:

Desktop Automation Services Plug-In

The Desktop Automation Services plug-in, das.npm is an add-on to SecureLogin that handles unique use cases associated with shared workstations or kiosks (multiple users using the same workstation during the day). The most common deployment is to provide fast user switching in Clinical Workstation or single sign-on for health care solutions.

SecretStore Plug-In

By using the SecretStore plug-in, secretstore.npm you can use a single authentication to Novell eDirectory to access most UNIX, Windows, Web, and mainframe applications.

Single Sign-On Plug-In

The Single Sign-On plug-in, sso.npm manages the SecureLogin data, which includes managing applications, logins, password policies, advanced settings, and distribution of SecureLogin settings.

10.1.3 Installing the Plug-Ins for iManager

The iManager plug-ins for SecureLogin are:

  • Desktop Automation Services: das.npm

  • SecretStore: secretstore.npm

  • Single Sign-On: sso.npm

  1. Log in to iManager. Click the Configure tab.

  2. Click Plug-in Installation, then select Available Novell Plug-in Modules.

  3. Select the plug-in you want to install and click Install. A confirmation message is displayed after the plug-in is successfully installed.

  4. Click Close.

  5. Repeat Step 2 to Step 4 add the other npms.

  6. Restart Web server after the installation is complete. This might take several minutes.

For more information on installation and Role Based Server (RBS) configuration, visit the iManager Documentation Web site.

IMPORTANT:You must install the LDAP schema on the directory, after you have installed the plug-ins.