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eDirectory for the Beginner
February 2002
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eDirectory for the Beginner

Welcome to the eDirectory for the Beginner course. This is one of a series of DeveloperNet University courses that will help you learn and understand Novell eDirectory and supporting infrastructure.

This course gives a marketing perspective of Novell eDirectory, focused to pertain to an engineering audience. This course is the perfect way to get a quick introduction to Novell eDirectory. This will provide you with the background necessary to progress on to the programming specific courses, also offered by DeveloperNet University. This course requires a workstation with a browser capable of browsing the Internet.

Course Description Table

Course Description
This course will introduce you to Novell eDirectory.
Objective
At the end of this course, you will have a firm understanding of Novell eDirectory, its functionality and capabilities.
Estimated Time to Take This Course
To completely work through every module of this course will take about 3-4 hours of sustained effort.
Prerequisites
  • Familiarity with NetWorking

  • Understanding of Databases

  • Familiarity of NetWare and NetWare utilities

Required Items
Workstation running an acceptable Internet Browser.
Optional Items
None
Required Setup
None
Development Environment
None
File Structure
None


The course consists of "blocks" of lessons, no optional self-assessment tests will be provided.

Course Contents Table

Introduction
The introduction is what you are reading now. The highlighted block in the course graphic at the top of the page denotes this.
Course Purpose
To teach you how to "directory-enable" your eBusiness projects using the industry-leading directory: Novell eDirectory.
Directory or Database?
Discusses the directory and database aspects of Novell eDirectory.
Business Need for eDirectory
Discusses the business needs for Novell eDirectory.
What Is eDirectory?
Describes Novell eDirectory and the benefits of it.
eDirectory Version and Future
Presents the current and future plans for Novell eDirectory, as of the release of this course.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Provides hardware and software requirements for Novell eDirectory.
eDirectory Concepts
Covers eDirectory concepts such as hierarchy, inheritance, partitions, and replicas.
eDirectory Installation on a Windows NT Server
Walks you through the installation of Novell eDirectory.
ConsoleOne
Covers aspects of Novell's premier administration utility as it applies to Novell eDirectory.
More eDirectory Benefits
Delves in to deeper Novell eDirectory subjects such as federation, filtered replication, and Novell eDirectory specific utilities.
eDirectory Development
Explores development options and opportunities on Novell eDirectory.
Definitions
Provides definitions for some of the more obscure Novell eDirectory terms.
Conclusion
Sums up the Novell eDirectory course.

Course Purpose

To teach you how to "directory-enable" yours or your customers' eBusiness projects using the industry-leading directory: Novell eDirectory.

In this course you will:

  • Be given an introduction to eDirectory

  • Learn what it is and what it can do for you

  • Learn about the system requirements and platforms

  • Learn about administration

  • Learn about security

  • Learn about accessing the directory


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