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2.4.6 Meeting Bindery Services Needs for NetWare
If you are using eDirectory on NetWare and your users require access to a server through bindery
services, that server must contain a master or read/write replica that contains the bindery context.
The bindery context is set by the SET BINDERY CONTEXT statement in autoexec.ncf.
Users can access objects providing bindery services only if real objects exist on that server. Adding
a replica of a partition to the server adds real objects to the server and lets users with User objects in
that partition log in to the server with a bindery connection.
For more information on bindery services, refer to Section 1.7, “NetWare Bindery Emulation,” on
page 55 .
2.4.7 Managing WAN Traffic
If users currently use a WAN link to access particular directory information, you can decrease access
time and WAN traffic by placing a replica containing the needed information on a server that users
can access locally.
If you are replicating the master replicas to a remote site or are forced to place replicas over the
WAN for accessibility or fault tolerance, keep in mind the bandwidth that will be used for
replication.
Replicas should only be placed in nonlocal sites to ensure fault tolerance if you are not able to get
the recommended three replicas, increase accessibility, and provide centralized management and
storage of master replicas.
To control the replication of eDirectory traffic over WAN links, use WAN Manager. For more
information, see
Chapter 11, “WAN Traffic Manager,” on page 277 .
2.5 Planning the User Environment
After you have designed the basic structure of the eDirectory tree and have set up partitioning and
replication, you should plan the user environment to simplify management and increase access to
network resources. To create a user environment plan, review the users' needs and create
accessibility guidelines for each area.
2.5.1 Reviewing Users' Needs
When you review users' needs, consider the following:
• Physical network needs, such as printers or file storage space
Evaluate if resources are shared by groups of users within a tree or shared by groups of users
from multiple containers. Also consider the physical resource needs of remote users.
• Bindery services needs for NetWare users
Consider which applications are bindery-based and who uses them.
• Application needs
Consider which applications and data files are needed by users, what operating systems exist,
and which groups or users need access to applications. Consider if the shared applications
should be manually or automatically launched by applications such as ZENworks.