Novell Documentation: iFolder 2.1 - Benefits of NetDrive

1.1 Benefits of NetDrive

NetDrive enables you to easily map your server directory as a drive on your local workstation. It is not necessary to install Novell Client or iFolder Client on your workstation to access your network files or iFolder files.

Because NetDrive is strictly a client application that is installed on the workstation (except for in a thin-client environment), there is no server installation or application management needed.

NetDrive is easy to install and use. To map a drive using NetDrive:

Install NetDrive on your Windows workstation.
Activate your Internet connection; you do not need a Web browser.
Know the DNS name (such as svr1.your_domain_name.com) or IP address (such as 192.168.1.1) of your NetWare 6.x server or your iFolder server.
(iFolder server only) Your network administrator must enable your user ID for iFolder services. If the first time you log in to iFolder server is through NetDrive and if your administrator sets up iFolder for encryption, NetDrive requires you to log in to the iFolder server using both a password and passphrase. For information, see the Novell iFolder 2.1 User Guide.

After a drive is mapped, the drive letter that you assigned during the mapping appears in Windows Explorer. The drive functions just like LAN drives that are mapped through the Novell Client™ or through Windows Explorer.