Radiazer2_Distribution (Update, March 2018: The zip file containing the source and executable got dropped during one of the Cool Solutions migrations. I’ve put it back at the top of this page.) The eDirectory Radiazer 2 is a simple, cross-platform GUI…
This AppNote discusses how auto-enrollment for users and workstations can be achieved in a Novell eDirectory and cv act PKIntegrated environment. Introduction Auto-enrollment in a Novell eDirectory environment cv act PKIntegrated auto-enrollment Auto…
By Bryan Keadle Problem Quick ... you just discovered a security breach in your password security, or you suspect that your user passwords have been compromised somehow. What would you do? Expiring everyone's passwords *now*, so that they'll have to change…
Problem A Forum reader recently asked: "Pretty soon I will have to delete the home directory file systemrights for about 2000 users and 1000 group rights. Can you share an example of a batch script that would get me started?" And here's the response from…
Problem
You need to add Unique ID (UID) attributes for all users.
Solution
To have your UIDs all set up nicely based on the CN values, follow the steps below. These can, of course, be used to duplicate any attribute's values to any other attribute…
Problem A Forum reader recently asked: "We are looking at recertifying our Notes environment. In doing so, we will be creating everyone using the unique org unit - which will be their employee ID (unique across all environments). This is fine for the…
Problem A Forum reader recently asked: "I need to import employeeID and company information from a csv file into eDirectory. I know you are supposed to be able to do this with ICE but most of what I'm finding in the TIDs tells me how to bulk import users…
Problem A Forum reader recently asked: "I need to get a list of all users in a tree that already use universal passwords. We're running eDirectory 8.8 SP1, and I tried to use diagpwd.exe to get the information I need. But diagpwd.exe only gets some of…
Problem A Forum reader recently asked: "I have users in eDirectory and AD with the same user ID or logon names, but I have inherited a system where all users in eDirectory are in the same context (I intend to change this at a later point). The users on…
Problem When you delete a user from your eDirectory tree, the Home Directory of the user is not deleted automatically. If you forget to delete the directory, then the ownership of the directory and file will change to "N/A". After a while, if you forget…
Problem A Forum reader recently asked: "Are there any available examples for generating a random password as a part of user creation?" And here's the response from Arno Dorenbusch ... Solution Here is the sample code for what you want to do. Note that…
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We use a number of apps such as iFolder, GroupWise Messenger, and the GroupWise Client that authenticate via LDAP to eDirectory. This way, the user only has to remember one user ID and password. When users…
Problem Here's an example of how to create a placement rule that places users from a flat structure, depending on whats in the user's attribute OU(Department), into a hierarchical structure in the Production Tree. Solution From Policy Builder: If class…