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Chapter 5. IBM Network Station Manager software features
for Network Station
Overview
The IBM Network Station Manager program is a browser-based application.
You can configure the Network Station for the IBM Network Station Manager
program from the NS Boot utility (see “Chapter 8. Configuring the Network
Station from the NS Boot utility” on page 43). The IBM Network Station
Manager program can be used to perform the following tasks:
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To construct the launch bar for the Network Station desktop:
You can configure the types and number of folders and applications with
the Desktop—>Launch Bar function of the application.
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To configure settings for:
– The System - All IBM Network Station thin clients or all Network Station
users.
– A Group - A group of Network Station users.
– A User - A specific Network Station user.
– A Workstation - A specific Network Station.
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To configure or customize specific setup tasks:
– Hardware, such as workstations and printers.
– Applications, such as 5250 sessions, Netscape Communicator, or locally
or remotely configured programs.
– Desktop look and content, such as font size, icon placement, and desktop
background.
– Environment and Administration, such as network settings such as
proxies, as well as language settings for messages and menus.
Refer to Using IBM Network Station Manager SC41-0690 for more information
about IBM Network Station Manager. For the most recent version of this
information, go to the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
© Copyright IBM Corp. 1999
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