9.1 Linux Software Distribution Directory

  • Master copy of GroupWise software
  • GroupWise Installation script
  • GroupWise agent software
  • Subdirectory for Linux software
  • GroupWise agent and High Availability packages
  • Subdirectory for startup files
  • Language-specific files
  • MTA startup file
  • POA startup file
  • DVA startup file
  • GroupWise agent startup script (MTA, POA, DVA, and GWIA)
  • Subdirectory for GroupWise agent MIB files
  • Domain data dictionary files
  • Data dictionary for GW 4.x domain databases
  • Data dictionary for GW 2012, 8, 7, 6.x, and 5.x domain databases
  • Data dictionary for GW 4.x post office databases
  • Data dictionary for GW 2012, 8, 7, 6.x, and 5.x post office databases
  • Post office data dictionary files
  • Data dictionary for message store databases
  • Data dictionary for GW 4.x post office databases
  • Data dictionary for GW 2012, 8, 7, 6.x, and 5.x post office databases
  • GroupWise administrator software
  • GroupWise snap-ins and utilities packages        
  • GroupWise Monitor software
  • Subdirectory for Linux software
  • Monitor Agent and Application packages
  • Subdirectory for startup files
  • Monitor startup script
  • GroupWise utility software
  • TCP/IP Setup utility
  • Internet connectivity software
  • GWIA software
  • Subdirectory for Linux software
  • GWIA and GroupWise High Availability packages
  • Subdirectory for boilerplate supporting files
  • Subdirectory for startup files
  • GWIA startup script
  • GroupWise WebAccess software
  • Subdirectory for Linux software
  • GroupWise WebAccess Application package
  • GroupWise Calendar Publishing Host software
  • Subdirectory for Linux software
  • GroupWise Calendar Publishing Host Application package
  • GroupWise Windows client software
  • GroupWise Software License Agreement in multiple languages
  • GroupWise pointer Readme
  • Directories and files used by the Installation program
  • Cluster configuration file

9.1.1 /opt/novell/groupwise/software directory

The GroupWise software distribution directory resides initially in the GroupWise 2012 software image. GroupWise Administration is installed directly from the original image. In addition, during installation, you can create a software distribution directory on your network from which you subsequently install the GroupWise agents and GroupWise client software.

The default software distribution directory is /opt/novell/groupwise/software.

install file

The install file is the script you use to install all components of GroupWise on Linux. It starts the Linux GroupWise Installation program. See Linux: Setting Up a Basic GroupWise System in the GroupWise 2012 Installation Guide.

9.1.2 agents directory

The agents subdirectory contains all files associated with GroupWise agents:

  • Post Office Agent (POA)

  • Message Transfer Agent (MTA)

*.rpm files

  • The novell-groupwise-agents.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise agent package that is installed by the Installation program. It installs the MTA and POA. You can install the agent package manually if necessary. To see what files are installed by the package, see Section 7.1.1, Linux MTA, POA, and DVA Installation Directory.

  • The novell-groupwise-dva.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise Document Viewer Agent (DVA) package that is installed by the Installation program. The DVA is installed along with the MTA and POA. You can install the DVA package manually if necessary. To see what files are installed by the package, see Section 7.1.1, Linux MTA, POA, and DVA Installation Directory.

  • The novell-groupwise-gwha.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise High Availability service package that is installed by the Installation program. It is automatically installed along with the MTA, POA, and GWIA. You can install the High Availability package manually if necessary. To see what files are installed by the package, see Section 7.1.1, Linux MTA, POA, and DVA Installation Directory.

startups directory

The startups subdirectory contains the default startup files for the GroupWise agents. During installation, a customized startup file is created for each agent that includes the location of the domain or post office serviced by that agent. The customized MTA and POA startup files are named after the domain or post office for which they are created. See Section 7.1.1, Linux MTA, POA, and DVA Installation Directory.

grpwise file

The grpwise file is the GroupWise agent startup script. It is installed in /etc/init.d and in /opt/novell/groupwise/agents/bin. If you choose to have the agents start automatically when the server reboots, the Installation program places symbolic links to it named Snngrpwise in the rc3.d and rc5.d subdirectories of /etc/init.d. For more information, see Installing and Starting the Linux GroupWise Agents in Installing a Basic GroupWise System in the GroupWise 2012 Installation Guide.

snmpmibs directory

The snmpmibs directory contains Management Information Base (MIB) files for the GroupWise agents. SNMP-enabled agents can be monitored and managed using an SNMP management program. See the following sections in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide:

9.1.3 domain directory

The domain subdirectory contains the files from which domains are created.

wpdomain.dc file

The wpdomain.dc file is the distribution copy of the data dictionary for rebuilding GroupWise 4.x domain databases (wpdomain.db files) in secondary domains.

If the wpdomain.dc file is missing from the primary domain, you cannot rebuild GroupWise 4.x secondary domains. The original wpdomain.dc file is located in the domain directory of the GroupWise software image.

Historical Note: WordPerfect Office (WP Office), the predecessor of GroupWise, was originally designed by WordPerfect Corporation (WPCorp). Hence, the wp in wpdomain.dc. Some naming conventions were originally preserved for backward compatibility.

gwdom.dc file

The gwdom.dc file is the distribution copy of the data dictionary for creating and rebuilding GroupWise 2012, 8, 7, 6.x, and 5.x domain databases (wpdomain.db files) in secondary domains.

If the gwdom.dc file is missing from the primary domain, you cannot create or rebuild GroupWise 2012, 8, 7, 6.x,and 5.x secondary domains. The original gwdom.dc file is located in the domain subdirectory of the GroupWise software image.

Historical Note: WP Office, the predecessor of GroupWise, was originally designed by WordPerfect Corporation (WPCorp). Hence, the wp in wpdomain.db. Some naming conventions were originally preserved for backward compatibility.

wphost.dc file

The wphost.dc file is the distribution copy of the data dictionary for rebuilding GroupWise 4.x post office databases (wphost.db files).

If the wphost.dc file is missing from a domain, you cannot rebuild GroupWise 4.x post offices in that domain. The original wphost.dc file is located in the domain subdirectory of the GroupWise software image. There is also a copy in the po subdirectory.

Historical Note: WP Office, the predecessor of GroupWise, was originally designed by WordPerfect Corporation (WPCorp). Post offices were originally called hosts. Hence, the name wphost.dc. Some naming conventions were originally preserved for backward compatibility.

gwpo.dc file

The gwpo.dc file is the distribution copy of the data dictionary for creating and rebuilding GroupWise 2012, 8, 7, 6.x, and 5.x post office databases (wphost.db files).

If the gwpo.dc file is missing from a domain, you cannot create or rebuild GroupWise 2012, 8, 7, 6.x, and 5.x post offices in that domain. The original gwpo.dc file is located in the domain directory of the GroupWise software image. There is also a copy in the po directory.

Historical Note: WP Office, the predecessor of GroupWise, was originally designed by WordPerfect Corporation (WPCorp). Post offices were originally called hosts. Hence, the name wphost.db. Some naming conventions were originally preserved for backward compatibility.

9.1.4 po directory

The po subdirectory contains the files from which post offices are created.

ngwguard.dc file

The ngwguard.dc file is the distribution copy of the data dictionary for building the following databases in the post office:

If the ngwguard.dc file is missing from a post office, new databases cannot be created in the post office, so the post office cannot grow. The original ngwguard.dc file is located in the po directory of the GroupWise software image.

In Remote mode, the GroupWise client also uses the ngwguard.dc file as the data dictionary for its local databases.

9.1.5 admin directory

The admin subdirectory contains subdirectories for administrative tools that can be used with GroupWise.

*.rpm files

  • The novell-groupwise-admin.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise administrator package that is installed by the Installation program. It contains the GroupWise Administrator snap-ins to ConsoleOne. You can install the admin package manually if necessary.

  • The novell-groupwise-dbcopy.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise Database Copy utility package. It is not installed by the Installation program but must be installed manually, as described in Using DBCopy on Linux in Databases in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

  • The novell-groupwise-gwcheck.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise Check utility package. It is not installed by the Installation program but must be installed manually, as described in Using GWCheck on Linux in Databases in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

monitor directory

The monitor subdirectory contains the GroupWise Monitor software. See Monitor in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

*.rpm files
grpwise-ma file

The grpwise-ma file is the Monitor Agent startup script. During installation, it is placed in /etc/init.d. For more information, see Starting the Linux Monitor Agent as a Daemon in Installing GroupWise Monitor in the GroupWise 2012 Installation Guide.

utility directory

The utility subdirectory contains a subdirectory for the TCP/IP Setup utility for use in installing the Windows client software from a GroupWise installation on Linux. See Using GroupWise AutoUpdate and SetupIP to Distribute the GroupWise Windows Client in Client in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

9.1.6 internet directory

The internet subdirectory contains subdirectories for GroupWise components that provide and support Internet connectivity.

gwia directory

The gwia subdirectory contains the GWIA software, used to connect GroupWise systems across the Internet and to allow GroupWise users to exchange email with users of various Internet email programs. See Internet Agent in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

*.rpm files

  • The novell-groupwise-gwia.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GWIA package that is installed by the Installation program. You can install the package manually if necessary. To see what files are installed by the package, see Section 7.2, Internet Agent Installation.

  • The novell-groupwise-gwha.version.build.i586.rpm file is the GroupWise High Availability service package that is installed by the Installation program. It is automatically installed along with the GWIA. You can install the High Availability package manually if necessary. To see what files are installed by the package, see Section 7.2.1, Linux Internet Agent Installation Directory.

root directory

The root directory contains boilerplate versions of the configuration files that are installed to the GWIA root directory under the domain directory. For more information, see Section 6.4, Internet Agent Queue Directory.

grpwise file

The grpwise file is the GWIA startup script. During installation, it is placed in /etc/init.d. If you choose to have the GWIA start automatically when the server reboots, the Installation program places symbolic links to it named Snngrpwise in the rc3.d and rc5.d subdirectories of /etc/init.d. For more information, see Linux: Starting the GWIA in Installing the GroupWise Internet Agent in the GroupWise 2012 Installation Guide.

webacces directory

The webacces subdirectory contains the GroupWise WebAccess software, which allows users to access their GroupWise mailboxes from a Web browser. See WebAccess in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

*.rpm files

calhost directory

The calhost subdirectory contains the GroupWise Calendar Publishing Host software, which allows users to access published GroupWise calendars from a Web browser. See Calendar Publishing Host in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

*.rpm files

9.1.7 client directory

The client subdirectory contains all files associated with GroupWise Windows client. See Client in the GroupWise 2012 Administration Guide.

9.1.8 license directory

The license subdirectory contains the GroupWise Software License Agreement in multiple languages. Use the more command to view the License Agreement.

9.1.9 docs directory

The docs subdirectory contains the GroupWise pointer Readme that links to the GroupWise 2012 Documentation Web site.

9.1.10 gwinst directory

The gwinst subdirectory contains supporting files and subdirectories used by the Installation program.

clusterimport.conf file

The clusterimport.conf file is created by the GroupWise Installation program when you select Configure GroupWise for Clustering. It stores your responses from when you installed a GroupWise agent on the preferred cluster node, so that on subsequent nodes, the Import Clustering Data option is available. For information about clustering GroupWise on Linux, see Novell Cluster Services on Linux in the GroupWise 2012 Interoperability Guide.