This session will provide everything you need to know to deploy Novell iFolder 3.8—as well as a look at its latest set of rich features. Showcasing iFolder in single-server, multi-server and cluster deployments, we'll demonstrate iFolder as load balancer and iFolder in a Storage Area Network on Fiber Channel. You'll also hear about new iFolder features like Active Directory integration, pass phrase recovery, platform support and more.

1. Novell iFolder ®
A Simple, Secure File Synchronization Solution
Mahabaleshwar Asundi
Technical Specialist
AMahabaleshwar@novell.com

2. Agenda
• Introduction
• Novell iFolder Solution ®
• Novell iFolder Architecture
• Novell iFolder Features
• Deployment and Scalability
• Performance Considerations
• Novell iFolder Troubleshooting
• Sneak Peek – Future iFolder
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3. Introduction

4. • Is your data everywhere but not where you need it to be?
• Are you not able to modify data while disconnected?
• Does your corporate backup policy not cover your laptop or
desktop files?
• Are you usually unsure of the latest version of your file?
• Is your data too difficult to access from the Internet?
• Is your data too sensitive to store on the network?
• Do you have other “Owners” for folders in addition to yourself?
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5. Solution...
Novell iFolder is a simple and secure storage solution that
®
enables you to store remotely, access and manage your
personal files from anywhere, at anytime.
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6. Novell iFolder Solution
®

7. Create an iFolder and synchronize
Synchronizes data from client to domain
– Select and convert a regular folder into an iFolder
– iFolder client monitors and synchronizes files/directories from the
desktop to iFolder domain. Changes to files are captured regardless of
connectivity to the server
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8. Access Data from Any Where
Synchronizing data between desktop computers
– The iFolder client synchronizes changes from one desktop
through the iFolder domain to other desktops
Ian's Desktop Ian's Laptop
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9. Sharing Novell iFolder ®
Sharing data between users using iFolders
– Every regular iFolder can be shared with a set of users or
groups.
– Only one copy of the file/directory exists on the iFolder domain
Ian Jeff Jerry
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10. Novell iFolder Usage Scenario ®
Novell iFolder LDAP
domain Directory
Jeff's iFolder
iFolder Server 1
Storage
Mobile
Ian's iFolder
Home
Internet
HTTP(s) NSS
Jeff's iFolder
Jeff's iFolder
iFolder Server 2
ext3
Jeff's iFolder
Through browser
Jeff's iFolder
Kiosk Office
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11. Novell iFolder Architecture
®

12. Novell iFolder Architecture ®
iFolder Client and Server
iFolder Client iFolder Server
Shell Web Web
GUI Extensions Admin
Backup
Access
Web Service Web Service
HTTP
(SOAP/XML) (SOAP/XML)
Simias Simias
File Meta- File Meta-
System Data System Data
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13. Novell iFolder Platforms ®
• Supports SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
®
OES2 32 bit and 64 bit platforms
• Client support
– SLED 10 SP1, SLED 11, openSUSE ®
– Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7
(32 bit and 64 bit – Business & Enterprise)
– Intel Mac OSX 10.4
– Web Access / Admin Console
> Mozilla Firefox, Windows IE, Mac Safari
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14. Novell iFolder Features
®

15. Novell iFolder : Features ®
iFolder Server
– Multiple Servers (Master – Slave) support
– Multiple User Provisioning Mechanisms
– Performance and scalability
– Active Directory support
– Multi Volume
– Increased server stability with mono 2.4
– Improved iFolder administration console and web
access performance.
– Segregated groups
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16. Novell iFolder : Features ®
Management
– Policies at every level(System, group, user, iFolder etc..)
– Single management console for all iFolder servers.
– LDAP Groups support(Provisioning, sharing, policy)
– Multi Level Administration
Web Access
– Supports Mozilla Firefox, Windows IE, Mac Safari
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17. Novell iFolder : Features ®
iFolder Client
– New improved client user interface
– Default iFolder
– Multiple regular or encrypted ifolders.
– iFolder sharing with Access Rights
– Password change option
– Silent install and Auto account creation using ZENworks
®
– New pass phrase recovery framework
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18. Novell iFolder : Features ®
iFolder Synchronization
– Synchronization of only modified data.
– Background file synchronization
– iFolder Merge and Enhanced conflict resolution
Security
– Data encryption (With Blowfish algorithm)
– Encrypted communication channel (Https)
– Silent install and Auto account creation using ZENworks
®
– Fine grained policy management
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19. Novell iFolder Recent Features: ®
Migration and upgrades
– Server Migration and Upgrades from previous iFolder versions.
– iFolder plug-in for Novell migration framework.
®
– Client Migration
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20. Deployment and Scalability

21. Single Server
Client connects to
Key Benefits:
server public URL
Browser - Simple setup
Browser Web Access
Web Admin
- Faster Sharing
- 500-1000 users
Windows XP / Vista
client
/admin
/ifolder
eDirectory
SLED 10 SP1
or greater
o=ifadmin, o=novell Internet
o=ifproxy, o=novell ifolder server
Public URL 10.1.1.1
Private URL 10.1.1.1
Server IP = 10.1.1.1
Macintosh 1.4
or greater
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22. Multiple Servers (Master Slave)
Client connects to
Key Benefits:
server public URL
Browser - Scalability
Browser Web Access
Web Admin
- More servers=
More users
Windows XP / Vista
ifolder server
Public URL 10.1.1.1 client - Distributed
/admin
Private URL 10.1.1.1
Server IP = 10.1.1.1
/ifolder - Multi site
eDirectory
SLED 10 SP1
or greater
o=ifadmin, o=novell Internet
o=ifproxy, o=novell
Macintosh 1.4
or greater
ifolder server
Public URL 10.1.1.1
Private URL 10.1.1.1
Server IP = 10.1.1.1
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23. Multiple Servers (Distributed Load)
Client connects to
Key Benefits:
server public URL
Browser - Dedicated Web
Browser Web Access
Web Admin /ifolder Access server
- Only Web Access
ifolder server Windows XP / Vista can be exposed
/admin
Public URL 10.1.1.1
Private URL 10.1.1.1
client
to Internet
Server IP = 10.1.1.1
eDirectory
SLED 10 SP1
or greater
o=ifadmin, o=novell Internet
o=ifproxy, o=novell
Macintosh 1.4
or greater
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24. Clusters
Physical IP 10.1.2.1 Physical IP 10.1.2.2
Cluster IP 10.10.1.1
Key Benefits:
Cluster IP 10.10.1.1
- High Availability
Internet
Storage iSCSI
SAN
eDirectory
o=ifadmin, o=novell
o=ifproxy, o=novell
Internet
Physical IP 10.1.2.3 Physical IP 10.1.2.4
Cluster IP 10.10.1.2 Cluster IP 10.10.1.2
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25. Performance Considerations

26. Performance Considerations
• Manage user quotas from administration console
• Limit number of users per server
• Set appropriate synchronization interval
• Use Novell eDirectory local replica
®
™
• Deploy iFolder Web Access independently
• Add more RAM to server, use dedicated network card
• Set number of open files count to a large number
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27. Novell iFolder Troubleshooting
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28. Novell iFolder Troubleshooting ®
• Server
– Installation and configuration
– Server processes, logs analysis
– Authentication problems
• Client
– Installation and configuration
– Log files, format and analysis
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29. Sneak Peek – Future iFolder

30. Sneak Peek – Future iFolder
• Integration of Novell iFolder with Novell Pulse
® ®
• Scalable and cost effective iFolder
• Mysql as Meta Data repository
• iFolder Service high availability
• Streamlined Backup Restore Mechanisms.
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31. Questions?

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