This section lists updates to the GroupWise 6.5 Administration Guide that have been made since the initial release of GroupWise® 6.5. The information will help you to keep current on documentation updates and, in some cases, software updates (such as a Support Pack release).
The information is grouped according to the date when the GroupWise 6.5 Administration Guide was republished. Within each dated section, the updates are listed by the names of the main table of contents sections.
The GroupWise 6.5 Administration Guide has been updated on the following dates:
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Explained that the GroupWise client user guides are not translated into all of the languages into which the software is translated and linked to a list of languages in which the client user guides are available. |
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Added information about message size restrictions between your GroupWise system and the Internet. |
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Indicated that the GWCheck RPM is available in the /client subdirectory as well as the /admin subdirectory of your software distribution directory. |
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Explained what happens if the message exceeds the limit; added a link to other methods of message size restriction. |
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Explained what happens if the message exceeds the limit; added a link to other methods of message size restriction. |
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Adjusting MTA Polling of Input Queues in the Domain, Post Offices, and Gateways |
Indicated that gateways are also affected by the MTA scan cycle settings. |
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Explained what happens if the message exceeds the limit; added a link to other methods of message size restriction. |
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Included examples where the character set name includes hyphens (-). |
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Added information about how this setting is used to select an appropriate default WebAccess Agent for a post office. |
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Added information about how this setting is used to select an appropriate default WebAccess Agent for a domain. |
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Updated the syntax for the /http startup switch. Prior to Support Pack 5, this switch enabled HTTP using 7211 as the default port number. Starting in Support Pack 5, you must specify the port number. |
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Added a link to other methods of message size restriction. |
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Made corrections to the rights table to list the properties associated with the POA object. |
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Added an overview of GroupWise administration. |
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Added an overview of ConsoleOne®, including how to install and start it on Windows and Linux. |
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Consolidated sections related to addressing into a single section. |
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Explained how you can now configure Internet addressing on nicknames. |
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Added a new section for non-English GroupWise administrators. |
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Added a step for connecting to the primary domain before performing the conversion. |
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Added a step for connecting to the primary domain before deleting the domain. Added a step for stopping the MTA and uninstalling the agent software if applicable. |
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Added a step for stopping the POA and uninstalling the agent software if applicable. |
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Removed the incorrect information that nicknames are not valid Internet addresses. Internet users can address a message to nickname@host. |
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Provided steps for deleting multiple distribution lists in the same post office. |
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Corrected the instructions. It is possible to remove a group from GroupWise without deleting it from eDirectoryTM. |
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Corrected the instructions. It is possible to remove an organization group from GroupWise without deleting it from eDirectory. |
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Improved backup instructions for Linux and Windows users. |
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Added a link to GroupWise Check error codes. |
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Explained how to get the Repair Mailbox item to appear on the Tools menu in the GroupWise Windows client. |
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Added the /pa switch. |
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Added the --pa switch. |
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Added the ofmsg directory to the list of directories that the GWTSA backs up. |
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Enhancing Post Office Security with SSL Connections to the POA |
Specified the default location for SSL certificate files and key files. |
Corrected the information about using SSL connections between the POA and LDAP servers. |
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Added two missing steps. |
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Improved the explanation of the switch. |
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Noted that you do not need to be logged in as root to start the Monitor Agent on Linux. Added instructions for stopping the Monitor Agent on Linux and Windows. |
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Added a general comparison of the Monitor Agent consoles. |
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Added more detail to the Monitor Agent console comparison table. |
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Added a section to the setup.cfg file configuration on how to launch GroupWise Messenger. |
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Bypassing Mailbox Passwords to Respond to Corporate Mandates |
Tied in information about trusted applications. |
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Explained what you would see when connected to a secondary domain if Restrict System Operations to Primary Domain is selected under System Preferences. |
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Indicated that the process of auditing mailbox license usage can be added to a POA scheduled event. |
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Clarified that client option settings are typically not lost when a user's mailbox is moved from one post office to another. |
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Noted that when a GroupWise account is deleted, the user's personal databases (such as an archive, a Caching mailbox, or a Remote mailbox) are not affected. |
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Maintaining Domain and Post Office Databases, Maintaining User/Resource and Message Databases, and Maintaining Library Databases and Documents |
Explained that damage to databases cannot be prevented but generally can be repaired by the GroupWise database maintenance tools. |
Clarified that, if you specify a new directory as a restore area, ConsoleOne does not create the directory when it creates the Restore Area object. It is the Target Service Agent that performs the restore that creates the new directory. |
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Scheduling Database Maintenance and Scheduling Disk Space Management |
Explained that you cannot create or edit a POA scheduled event if you are connected to a secondary domain and Restrict System Operations to Primary Domain is selected under System Preferences. |
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Removed the /queuethreshold startup switch. |
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Improved the explanation of the default class of service and emphasized that the message size limit set in the default class of service is treated as the GroupWise system message size limit for incoming messages from the Internet. |
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Clarified that wildcard characters can be used in hostnames as well as IP addresses in the blocked.txt file. There is no size limit on the blocked.txt file. |
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Clarified the usage of the /dontreplaceunderscore startup switch. |
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Added some switches that were missing from the list. |
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Moved the SetupIP information out of its own section and into this section, along with the other client software distribution methods, to make it easier to find. |
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Added instructions for supporting GroupWise in a multilingual environment. |
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Added examples of Linux paths with certificate and key filenames. |
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Indicated that on Linux, the Certificate Server snap-in to ConsoleOne is installed by default. Noted that you can use iManager as well as ConsoleOne to create server certificates. |
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Clarified the GWTSA command with improved examples. |
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Introduced the improved capabilities of the NetWare Target Service Agent for File Systems (TSAFS) for backing up GroupWise. |
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Noted that the Time Stamp (GWTMSTMP) utility is not needed when using TSAFS to back up a GroupWise 6.5 system where Support Pack 3 has been installed. |
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Controlling Client Redirection Inside and Outside Your Firewall |
Added instructions for controlling client redirection. |
Added a new startup switch. |
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Clarified that the IP address specified by the /ip switch is associated with all POA ports (HTTP, IMAP, and so on). |
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Explained how to create an entry in the Allow Messages From list for messages where the username is blank. |
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Changed the log file naming convention from mmddlog.nnn to mmddgwia.nnn, which distinguishes Internet Agent log files from other agent log files. |
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Added new startup switches. |
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Added Caching mode in the Cross-Platform client to the list of circumstances where a GroupWise password is required. |
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Pointed out that trusted applications rely on the MTA for message transfer. |
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Clarified how to handle e-mail addresses that are not being processed correctly in the selected address format. |
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Added the Retry Mailbox Item Retrieval status. |
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Emphasize that a nickname must be unique. |
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Explained the difference between distribution lists and shared groups in the client. |
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Explained how to add external users to a distribution list. |
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Explained how to sent mailbox statistics to users in addition to the administrator. |
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Clarified that the GWTSA supports whatever backup capabilities are available in the backup software with which it is used. |
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Adjusting the POA Logging Level and Other Log Settings and /loglevel |
Clarified the verbose logging does not degrade POA performance. |
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Adjusting the MTA Logging Level and Other Log Settings and /loglevel |
Clarified the verbose logging does not degrade MTA performance. |
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Clarified the verbose and diagnostic logging does not degrade Internet Agent performance. |
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Corrected the spelling of the /noesmtp switch. |
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Added examples of IP address ranges for use in the blocked.txt file |
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Clarified the verbose and diagnostic logging does not degrade WebAccess Agent performance |
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Configuring Proxy Service Support for the Monitor Web Console |
Added instructions for configuring the Monitor Agent and Monitor Web console to support proxy service through a firewall. |
Clarified the verbose and diagnostic logging does not degrade Monitor Agent performance |
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Noted that custom views cannot be created in GroupWise but are used by third-party products. |
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Added instructions for generating a public certificate in ConsoleOne. |
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Mentioned that the screen shots in the GroupWise 6.5 Administration Guide are from the Windows version of ConsoleOne, but the Linux version offers the same functionality. |
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Explained the new Linux Settings tab in the GroupWise System Preferences dialog box in ConsoleOne. |
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Explained that, in the Linux version of ConsoleOne, UNC paths are interpreted with the first item in the path being the Linux server and subsequent items being directories in the path. |
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Explained the mount directory system preference available in the Linux version of ConsoleOne. |
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Indicated that the Import/Export utility is not available on Linux. |
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Added the Check eDirectory Schema utility available in the Linux version of GroupWise. |
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Clarified that domain names cannot contain asterisks (*). |
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Pointed out that domains can now be located on Linux servers and that domain directory names must consist of lowercase letters. |
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MTA Access to New Post Offices: Mapped and UNC Links vs. TCP/IP Links |
Mentioned that the Linux MTA requires TCP/IP links to the POA. |
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Clarified that post office names cannot contain asterisks (*). |
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Pointed out that post offices can now be located on Linux servers and that post office directory names must consist of lowercase letters. |
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Explained that the Cross-Platform client does not currently respect mailbox size limits set in ConsoleOne. |
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Added the Cross-Platform client to the list of programs that require a full client license. |
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Clarified that resource names cannot contain asterisks (*). |
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Clarified that distribution list names cannot contain asterisks (*). |
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Pointed out that you cannot list libraries or select a default library in the Cross-Platform client. |
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Pointed out that document properties cannot be displayed in the Cross-Platform client. |
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Pointed out that you cannot create new documents in the Cross-Platform client. |
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Pointed out that you cannot configure document properties in ConsoleOne on Linux. However, you can use the Windows version of ConsoleOne to configure document properties for libraries located on Linux. |
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Clarified that library names cannot contain asterisks (*). |
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Recommended using the GroupWise Database Copy utility (DBCopy) to assist with backing up post offices on Linux. |
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Pointed out that the Cross-Platform client cannot access a restore area. |
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Starting GWCheck on a Linux Workstation and Executing GWCheck from a Linux Script |
Explained how to use GWCheck on Linux. |
Pointed out that GWTMSTMP is not available on Linux. |
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Explained how to use DBCopy on Linux. |
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Mentioned that the Cross-Platform client requires a TCP/IP connection to the POA. |
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Pointed out that Remote mode is not available in the Cross-Platform client. |
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Added Linux and Macintosh to the list of platform alternatives. |
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POA/Post Office Platform Dependencies Because of Direct Access Requirements |
Updated the cross-platform matrix with Linux information. |
Added information about starting the Linux POA. |
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Added information about uninstalling the Linux POA. |
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Added information about the Linux POA startup file. |
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Updated the information about the default number of physical and application connections. |
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Simplifying Client/Server Access with a GroupWise Name Server |
Added information about modifying DNS on Linux servers. |
Added information about configuring the POA to support trusted applications. |
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Explained that the --show switch is required in order to display the Linux POA agent console. |
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Added information about stopping the Linux POA when it is running in the background as a daemon. |
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Added information about the Linux POA Web console Environment page. |
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Added steps for setting up SNMP on Linux. |
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Explained where to find the POA MIB file. |
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Added Linux monitoring tools. |
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Adjusting the Number of POA Threads for Client/Server Processing |
Updated the information about adjusting the number of POA TCP handler threads. |
Adjusting the Number of Connections for Client/Server Processing |
Updated the information about adjusting the number of physical and application connections. |
Added Linux switches to the list of POA startup switches. |
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Added information about the Linux POA startup file. |
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Added information about the Linux POA log file. |
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Added Linux to the list of platform alternatives. |
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MTA Platform Dependencies Because of Direct Access Requirements to Post Offices |
Updated the domain to post office cross-platform matrix with Linux information. |
MTA Platform Dependencies Because of Direct Access Requirements to the Domain |
Updated the domain to domain cross-platform matrix with Linux information. |
Added information about starting the Linux MTA. |
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Added information about uninstalling the Linux MTA. |
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Changing the Link Protocol between Domains and Changing the Link Protocol between a Domain and Its Post Offices |
Pointed out that TCP/IP links are required between domains and post offices on Linux. |
Adjusting the MTA for a New Location of a Domain or Post Office |
Added information about the Linux MTA startup file. |
Added steps for setting up eDirectory user synchronization for the Linux MTA |
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Explained that the --show switch is required in order to display the Linux MTA agent console. |
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Added information about stopping the Linux MTA when it is running in the background as a daemon. |
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Added information about the Linux MTA Web console Environment page. |
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Added steps for setting up SNMP on Linux. |
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Explained where to find the MTA MIB file. |
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Added Linux monitoring tools. |
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Added Linux switches to the list of MTA startup switches. |
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Added information about the Linux MTA startup file. |
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Added information about the Linux MTA log file. |
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Added the location for Internet Agent log files on Linux. |
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Added the location for the Internet Agent configuration files (gwia.cfg) on Linux. |
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/nomappriority |
Added new Internet Agent startup switches. |
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Added WebAccess installation instructions for Linux. |
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Added the WebAccess URL for Linux. |
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Added the WebAccess default disk cache path for Linux. |
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Added Linux to the table of WebAccess logging information. |
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Added the default location for WebAccess Agent log files on Linux. |
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Added the location of the WebAccess Agent startup file for Linux. |
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Added the location of the default WebAccess temporary directory on Linux. |
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Mentioned that, on Linux, WebAccess includes a third service provider, the WebAccessDocumentProvider. |
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Added instructions for starting the Linux Monitor Agent. |
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Configuring the Monitor Agent and Using the Monitor Agent Console |
Clarified that the Monitor Agent console is available only on Windows, not on Linux. |
Added the URL for displaying the Monitor Web console on Linux. |
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Clarified that a PQA file for the Monitor Web console can be created on Windows, but not on Linux. |
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Added information about the Linux Monitor Agent configuration file and startup switches. |
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Noted that Remote mode is not available in the Cross-Platform client. |
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Emphasized the need for manual backups if the administrator forces Caching mode on Cross-Platform client users. |
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Noted that the Accounts menu where you set up POP3, IMAP4, and NNTP accounts is not available in the Cross-Platform client. |
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Indicated which client options are recognized by the Cross-Platform client. |
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Using GroupWise AutoUpdate and SetupIP to Distribute the GroupWise Windows Client |
Noted that SetupIP and AutoUpdate do not apply to the Cross-Platform client. |
Using Red Carpet to Distribute the GroupWise Cross-Platform Client |
Pointed out that Red Carpet can be used to distribute the Cross-Platform client software. |
Explained how Cross-Platform client users can use GroupWise Check on Linux and noted that GroupWise Check is not available on Macintosh. |
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Marked which startup switches are not available in Cross-Platform client. |
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Explained how to start the GroupWise Generate CSR utility (gwcsrgen) on Linux. |
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Added information about the new Provides Message Retention Service setting that is required if a trusted application is used to retain user messages (for example, by copying them from GroupWise databases to a storage medium). |
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Under Admin Preferences (step 2), documented the new Display DirXML Warnings setting. Under Admin Lockout Settings (step 7), documented the new Lock Out Older GroupWise Administration Snap-Ins settings. |
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Clarified information about the addressing syntax available for each of the wildcard addressing settings (Limit to Post Office, Limit to Domain, Limit to System, and Unlimited). |
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Clarified that you can create domains on NetWare® 4.2 and NetWare 3.12 servers, although you cannot run the agents on these versions of NetWare. |
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Provided links for instructions about creating domains in a Novell® cluster and a Microsoft cluster. |
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Clarified that you can create post offices on NetWare 4.2 and NetWare 3.12 servers, although you cannot run the agents on these versions of NetWare. |
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Provided links for instructions about creating post offices in a Novell cluster and a Microsoft cluster. |
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Documented that GroupWise mailbox IDs cannot contain periods. |
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Included suggestions for helping new users get started with GroupWise. |
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Clarified a limitation of using the Recreate User Database action of Mailbox/Library Maintenance, specifically that all folder assignments are lost, so that the user must completely reorganize his or her re-created mailbox. |
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Removed instructions for manually distribution list membership for a recovered GroupWise account. The Recover Deleted Account now handles this automatically. |
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Documented GroupWise support for trusted applications that perform message retention services. When you enable message retention services for a user, the user is unable to purge or archive mailbox items until after the trusted application has copied the items from the user's mailbox to another storage location. |
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Clarified that the /log switch turns on logging and displays a logging screen. The log file is created in the sys:\system\tsa directory. |
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Added information about how to use the GroupWise Time Stamp utility to manually add backup, restore, and retention time stamps to user databases. |
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Provided links for instructions about installing the POA in a Novell cluster and a Microsoft cluster. |
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Documented that you can configure the POA so that users of CAP clients can connect to their GroupWise mailboxes. |
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Documented that you can now specify different numbers for the local intranet client/server port and the Internet proxy client/server port. Documented that the POA Web console now lists proxy server addresses and ports along with POA server addresses and ports. |
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Explained how to generate the downloadable system Address Book for Remote client users between the regular once-daily cycles. |
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Added information about using NetWare Remote Manager to view the IP address and port numbers assigned to a POA running on a NetWare 6.5 server. |
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Provided links for instructions about installing the MTA in a Novell cluster and a Microsoft cluster. |
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Added information about using NetWare Remote Manager to view the IP address and port numbers assigned to a MTA running on a NetWare 6.5 server. |
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Added information about the accounting file. |
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Monitoring the Internet Agent through NetWare 6.5 Remote Manager |
Added information about using NetWare Remote Manager to view the IP address and port numbers assigned to an Internet Agent running on a NetWare 6.5 server. |
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Documented the new Logout URL setting that enables you to define template-specific logout URLs for WebAccess in ConsoleOne rather than in the webacc.cfg file. |
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Disable Caching: Documented the moving of the Disable Caching feature from the WebAccess Application object's Templates page to the Security page. Also documented that the feature now controls Web browser caching in addition to proxy server caching. Single Sign-On: Clarified information about the password and username that must be included in a trusted server's authentication header in order for single sign-on to work properly. |
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Added information about the new Maximum Document View Size feature. |
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Documented the new Logout URL setting that enables you to define template-specific logout URLs for WebPublisher in ConsoleOne rather than in the webpub.cfg file. |
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Added information about the new Maximum Document View Size feature. |
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Documented the new customization.properties file that enables you to change the default logo and colors used in the WebAccess interface. |
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Monitoring the WebAccess Agent through NetWare 6.5 Remote Manager |
Added information about using NetWare Remote Manager to view the IP address and port numbers assigned to a WebAccess Agent running on a NetWare 6.5 server. |
Documented the new Web console for the WebAccess Application. The Web console enables you to use a Web browser to view information about the users currently logged in to WebAccess, view log file information, and view configuration information. |
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Documented the /http switch that can be used to enable the WebAccess Agent's Web console if it is not already enabled in ConsoleOne. |
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Added instructions for setting client options on multiple User objects at once. |
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Documented the new Retention option that was added as a GroupWise client Environment option. |