Add User in Novell 3.x

[dabassguy1]

Novell Newbie here.

I was just brought in by a client to manage their mixed NT/Novell network.
Mainly NT with one Netware server.

I need to add users logins to the Novell server and have no idea how to do
so. Could someone point me in a direction where I could read up on the
process.

Thanks in advance

Jeff Goodman
Goodman Enterprises

[Felton Green]

Hi Jeff,

Utilities for Creating Users

You can create network users with the SYSCON, MAKEUSER, and USERDEF
utilities. (Groups can be created only with SYSCON.)

Use SYSCON to modify accounts for existing users.

SYSCON. You can create users individually with the "User Information"
option.

By setting the "System Default Restrictions," you can automatically assign
all login restrictions except station restrictions to new users.

Any features of user accounts not automatically created or created by
defaults must be individually created or assigned.

MAKEUSER. You can create multiple users by creating and processing a .USR
script with the MAKEUSER utility.

A .USR script is a list of commands in a text file that specify how to
create users and user account features (such as group memberships,
passwords, and time restrictions).

You can create a .USR script by using the cut-and-paste features of a text
editor or by typing the script in the MAKEUSER script box. All commands in
the .USR script must be entered in a specific order.

USERDEF. You can create multiple users with similar characteristics with the
USERDEF utility. Instead of creating a script, you use a template that
allows you to specify parameters.

When you have entered all the usernames, USERDEF creates a temporary .USR
script and the MAKEUSER utility processes it.

When users are created with the defaults provided in USERDEF, each new user
is provided a basic login script with these essential drive mappings:

The first search drive is mapped to SYS:PUBLIC.

The second search drive is mapped to the appropriate DOS directory.

The first network drive is mapped to the user's default directory.

Although these mappings make it possible to work on the network right away,
they are more appropriate for a system login script.

USERDEF also supplies new users with an initial password and SUPERVISOR's
print job configurations so that new users can begin work on the network.

You can also customize the way USERDEF creates new users by creating a
custom template. To do this, set new default parameters or edit the basic
login script.

We recommend that you use USERDEF only in two instances:

If you must get large numbers of new users on the network quickly, use the
default template for users.

If you want to create users in batches, but do not want to plan MAKEUSER
scripts, create a custom template for users

Create, Rename, or Delete Users via Syscon

Procedure

1.Enter SYSCON and choose "User Information" from the "Available Topics"
menu.

The names of the users on the current file server appear.

2.To create, rename, or delete a user, complete one of the following.

Create a user. Press <Insert>. The "User Name" entry box appears. Enter the
new user's name. The username can be up to 47 characters long.

If you set the system default to create users' home directories
automatically you will be prompted for the user's home directory.

You can accept the default directory that is shown, or you can specify a
different directory. If you choose a directory that doesn't exist, it is
created for you.

Rename a user. Highlight the user you want to rename and press the Modify
key (<F3>). Backspace to delete the old username in the "Rename User To"
entry box, and enter the new username.

Delete a user. Highlight the user you want to delete, or use the Mark key
(<F5> or <F6>) to highlight multiple users. Press <Delete

You can also check the manual at the knowledgebase for additional
information.

--
Felton Green (SysOp)
Novell Support Connection

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[Shaun Pond]

Dabassguy1,
for Netware 3, you use SYSCON to add users - there should be either
printed documentation, or a CDROM with it on, depending on the version
- there is some online docs at http://www.novell.com/documentation/

Shaun Pond
Novell Support Connection SysOp

[Jeff Goodman]

Thank you so much for your assistance, Felton and Shaun.

I will make use of this info today.

Jeff Goodman
Goodman Enterprises

"Shaun Pond" <sh...@sysop.nsc> wrote in message
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[Shaun Pond]

Jeff,
you're very welcome - hope it helps!

[Felton Green]

Hi Jeff,

8- ) You're welcome.

--
Felton Green (SysOp)
Novell Support Connection

Brainshare is coming!
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March 18 - 23, 2001

[Don Crawford]

To Jeff Goodman:

> Thank you so much for your assistance, Felton and Shaun.
>
> I will make use of this info today.
>

If you have the 3.2 enhancement pack installed (upgrade from NetWare 3.12),
you will have a Windows version of SysCon. Otherwise, you'll use the DOS
version.

-- Don Crawford
Novell Support Connection SysOp