2.10 What’s New (OES 2 SP1)

The following enhancements for NCP Server are available in the OES 2 SP1 Linux release:

2.10.1 64-bit Support

NCP Server for OES 2 SP1 Linux is 64-bit enabled. Selecting NCP as part of a 64-bit installation installs 64-bit NCP. It requires Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP4.

2.10.2 eDirectory 8.8.4

This release supports eDirectory 8.8.4

2.10.3 Change in Syntax for Setting Inherit POSIX Permission

An equal sign (=) is no longer used in the ncpcon change volume command to set the Inherit POSIX Permissions parameter to on or off for an NCP volume.

2.10.4 Novell AFP Supports Cross-Protocol File Locking with NCP for NSS Volumes

Cross-protocol file locking is supported for the Novell Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) service that provides AFP access for Macintosh users to Novell Storage Services (NSS) volumes. This allows NCP users and AFP users to access files on an NSS volume and prevents them from concurrently modifying files by locking the file across protocols. It requires the following setup:

  • NCP Server for Linux is installed and running.

  • NSS for Linux is installed and running.

  • Novell AFP is installed and running.

  • Linux Samba is installed. It can be running or not running.

  • The NCP cross-protocol file locking attribute is enabled by default. For information, see Section 3.11, Configuring Cross-Protocol File Locks for NCP Server.

NOTE:For better performance, disable CPL if you do not use any other access protocol.

For information about installing and using Novell AFP for Linux, see the OES 2 SP3: Novell AFP For Linux Administration Guide.