The reports the status of current connections for NCP Server and lists the connections. You can access the reports using the page in Novell Remote Manager or the connection command in the NCP Server Console (ncpcon(8)) utility. In Novell Remote Manager, you can also view open files for a connection, clear specific NCP connections, and send a broadcast message out to current NCP connections.
The report displays the current status of the following parameters:
Table 9-1 Connection Information Report
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Parameter |
Description |
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Connection Slots Allocated |
Displays the number of slots currently allocated for use. As connection slots required on this server exceed the current number of slots displayed here, new slots are allocated. Depending on the server’s memory, connection slots are usually allocated in blocks of 16. Connection slots are allocated as needed by users, NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) programs, and other services. |
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Connection Slots Being Used |
Displays the number of connection slots currently in use. As this number matches or exceeds the Connection Slots Allocated entry, more connection slots are allocated to the connection table. |
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Signing Level |
Displays the level at which NCP packet signature signing is set on the server. NCP packet signatures prevent packet forgery by requiring the server and the workstation to sign each NCP packet. A higher packet signature number impacts the performance of your server. At some point, the need for security might outweigh certain performance issues.
To set this value for NCP Server on Linux, issue the following command at a terminal console prompt:
ncpcon SET NCP Packet Signature Option = number
For more information about configuring and managing the NCP Packet Signature, see Using NCP Packet Signature. On Linux, make sure to issue the NCP server commands in the NCP Console (ncpcon(8)). |
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Login State |
Displays whether users are allowed to log in to the server. To disable users from being able to log in to the server (for server maintenance or other reasons), enter disable login at the NCPCON prompt, or enter ncpcon disable login at a terminal console prompt. To allow users to log in to the server, enter enable login at the NCPCON prompt, or enter ncpcon enable login at a terminal console prompt. |
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Licensed Connections |
Displays the number of connections that are currently licensed. Licensed connections are authenticated, logged in, and consume a license. An unlicensed connection does not consume a license and can be authenticated or not. An unlicensed, authenticated connection can access the eDirectory database but cannot access any other resources. |
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Not Logged In Connections |
Clears all user connections that are open but not currently authenticated to the server. The connections can be cleared whether they are based on an NLM or based on a user. Use this parameter to clear all user or NLM connections that are not logged in. IMPORTANT:Some connections based on an NLM, such as backup NLM programs, maintain a Not Logged In connection until it is time to log in and perform the specified service. If the connection is cleared, the NLM might not be able to reestablish a connection to the server unless it is unloaded and reloaded. This might prevent the NLM from performing the required task. |
The Connection Listing page displays the following information about each current connection:
Table 9-2 Connection Listing Report
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Parameter |
Description |
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Station |
Shows the connection number for each connection. Connection 0 is the connection used by the server. The server’s operating system uses connection numbers to control each station’s communication with other stations. Remote Manager does not distinguish connections that don’t count against the server’s connection limit. |
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Name |
Shows the name of the user, server, service, login status, and links to specific information about that user connection such as the login time, connection number, network address, login status, number of NCP requests, files in use, and security equivalence. Connections with an asterisk (*) displayed next to the name indicate an unlicensed connection (it does not consume a license). These licenses can be either authenticated or not authenticated. An unlicensed, authenticated connection can access the Novell eDirectory database but not other server resources. From this detailed Connection Information page, you can also clear the connection or send a message to the user. |
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Reads & Writes |
Shows the number of reads and writes (in bytes) made by each connection. |
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NCP Request |
Shows the number of NCP requests made by each connection. |
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Login Time |
Shows the login day, date, and time for the connection. |
For each connection, the Connection Manager reports additional details, which are available by clicking the link for the connection. Some parameters are not present if they do not apply.
Table 9-3 Detailed Connection Information Report for a Specific Connection
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Parameter |
Description |
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Connection |
The station number for the connection. |
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Login Status |
Shows whether the connection is Authenticated or Not Logged In. |
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Authentication Method |
Shows the authentication method used if the connection is logged in. |
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Shows the login day, date, and time for the connection. |
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Privileges |
Shows whether the connection has privileges, such as Supervisor or Console Operator. |
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Connection Type |
Shows whether the connection is internal or external. |
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Bytes Read |
Shows the total number of reads made by the connection. |
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Bytes Written |
Shows the total number of writes made by the connection. |
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NCP Requests |
Shows the total number of NCP requests made by the connection. |
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IP Address |
Shows the IP address where the connection originates. |
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Open Files |
Shows the files open for the connection. |
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Security Equivalence |
Shows the name of the user, server, or service if it is logged in. |