Overview of Novell iFolder 3.x
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For more information, see “
Benefits of iFolder
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iFolder User Guide for Novell iFolder 3.2
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1.3 Enterprise Server Sharing
The iFolder client included in this release supports synchronization across multiple computers
through a central Novell iFolder 3.
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enterprise server.
• Users can share files across computers.
• Users can share files with others.
• Each user can own multiple iFolders.
• Each user can participate in multiple iFolders owned by other users.
• Files can be synchronized via the central server at any time and with improved availability,
reliability, and performance.
• Data is transferred securely over the wire using SSL connections.
• Users are autoprovisioned for iFolder services based on their assignment to administrator-
specified LDAP containers and groups.
• A list of iFolder users is synchronized at regular intervals with the LDAP directory services.
• Local files are automatically backed up to the server at regular intervals and on demand.
• iFolder data on the server can be backed up to backup media and restored.
• Administrators can manage the iFolder system, user accounts, and user iFolders using the
Novell iFolder 3 plug-in to iManager.
1.4 Key Components of iFolder
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Section 1.4.1, “iFolder Enterprise Server,” on page 17
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Section 1.4.2, “Novell iFolder 3 Plug-in to Novell iManager 2.5,” on page 18
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Section 1.4.3, “iFolder Web Access,” on page 18
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Section 1.4.4, “The iFolder Client,” on page 18
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Section 1.4.5, “Shared iFolders,” on page 18
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Section 1.4.6, “iFolder Access Rights,” on page 18
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Section 1.4.7, “Account Setup for Enterprise Servers,” on page 19
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Section 1.4.8, “Access Authentication,” on page 19
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Section 1.4.9, “File Synchronization and Data Management,” on page 19
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Section 1.4.10, “Synchronization Log,” on page 19
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Section 1.4.11, “iFolder Client APIs,” on page 20
1.4.1 iFolder Enterprise Server
The iFolder enterprise server is a central repository for storing iFolders and synchronizing files for
enterprise users.
Summary of Contents for IFOLDER 3 - ADMINISTRATION
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