RH on a Novell network

[Rick Garland]

Hi all:

I am going to be loading a RH Linux (Fedora Core 2) and connecting to a Novell network, including the Groupwise mail client. I have no experience with Novell networks. What do I need to be aware of when connecting my Linux to the Novell Network? What about the mail?

Many thanks!

[Steven E. Protter · Accepted solution]

Depends what version of novell.

The current versions use TCP/IP and there isn't a whole lot to know or care about.

If its an older Novell network they may use the IPX network protocol and you need to install those componeents into Fedora. Though I think that functionality is still built in, or is one checkbox in the install program.

SEP

[Rick Garland]

Hi SEP:

You are correct. Older versions would require IPX.

Also top note is the use of ncpfs if you want to mount up the Novell directories. Otherwise just setup as TCP/IP and it should work.

Thanks