2.2 The Administrative Management Utilities

Novell SecureLogin consists of the Administrative Management utilities and plug-in for inclusion in Novell SecureLogin, which are used for administering Novell SecureLogin.

Through the Administrative Management utilities you can set up and administer Novell SecureLogin for a user.

IMPORTANT:The Install Directory administration tools option must be selected during Novell SecureLogin installation.

Figure 2-2 Directory Administration Tools

The utilities are:

2.2.1 Novell iManager

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 your network from one browser-based tool, you can proactively assess and respond to changing network demands.

IMPORTANT:Throughout this document, we refer to iManager as the Administrative management Utility to explain the various administration procedures.

The graphics also represent iManager set up.

Starting 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
  1. In a supported Web browser, type the following in the Address (URL) field:

    http://server_IP_address/nps/iManager.html

    For example: http://127.0.0.1/nps/iManager.html

    You might be redirected to an HTTPS secure page

    IMPORTANT:The URL is case sensitive.

  2. Log in using your username, password, and eDirectory tree name.

    You can substitute the IP address of an eDirectory server for the tree name.

    To have full access to all Novell iManager features, you must log in as a user with administrator-equivalent rights to the tree.

    For details on accessing iManager, go to the Novell Documentation Web site for iManager

    For accessing and using SecureLogin Manager refer, Starting iManager.

  3. Click OK. The SecureLogin SSO page with the single sign-on options is displayed.

Accessing iManager on a 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 tree name.

The navigation tree in the top consists of the following options:

  • Applications

  • Logins

  • Distribution

  • Password Policies

  • Preferences

  • Advanced Settings

NOTE:The same options are available in SecureLogin Manager too.

2.2.2 SLManager

  1. Click Start > Programs > Novell SecureLogin > SecureLogin Manager.

    The SecureLogin Manager is displayed.

  2. From the Object drop-down list, select the object or specify the full distinguished name (DN) of the user object, container, or the organizational unit for administration.

    Alternatively, use the icon to navigate to the appropriate object.

  3. Press Enter to submit the entry specified in the object field.

    Clicking OK closes the dialog box and cancels the specified entry.

2.2.3 Microsoft Management Console Snap-In

Use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in for Active Directory deployments.

Starting MMC

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers. The Microsoft Management Console is displayed.