This guide explains and describes how to use Novell Linux User Management (LUM), a directory-enabled application that simplifies and unifies the management of user profiles on Linux platforms. It leverages all the scalability, utility, and extensibility of Novell eDirectory and adds crucial integration capability. With Linux User Management, you can eliminate many of the complexities of administering a mixed-platform network while smoothing over compatibility issues.
This guide is divided into the following sections:
This guide is intended for network administrators and network installers responsible for integrating and managing users in a Linux and eDirectory environment.
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