A.2 Security Configuration

The following subsections provide a summary of security-related configuration settings for NetStorage:

A.2.1 NetStorage Configuration Settings

The following table lists the NetStorage configuration settings that are security related or that impact the security of NetStorage:

Table A-2 NetStorage Security Configuration Settings

Configuration Setting

Possible Values

Default Value

Recommended Value for Best Security

Session Timeout

Time in seconds

Persistent Cookies

0, 1

0

0 (Disabled)

Cookieless Authentication

0, 1

0

0 (Disabled)

Secure Port (iFolder)

 

443

443

A.2.2 Security Information for Other Products

The following table provides links to security-related information for other products that impact the security of NetStorage:

Table A-3 Security Information for Other Products

Product Name

Links to Security Information

NSS

Securing Access to NSS Volumes, Directories, and Files.

and

Security Considerations.

eDirectory

Security for eDirectory is provided by NICI. See the NICI 2.7x Administration Guide

Novell Client™

Security Considerations in the Novell Client for Linux Administration Guide.

and

Managing File Security and Passwords in the Novell Client for Windows Installation and Administration Guide.

Samba

See Security Implications in the Samba Administration Guide for OES Linux.

Novell Password Management

Novell Password Management Administration Guide