Supervising the Network

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Maintaining the NetWare Server
Network Security Features
ncp_packet_signature_option. This variable determines the signature
levels for NCP packets. Valid values are Disabled, Enabled, Preferred, and
Required (see Table 7-1). The default is Disabled.
allow_unencrypted_passwords. This variable controls unencrypted
passwords. “Yes” means unencrypted passwords are allowed. “No” means
passwords must be encrypted and clients who use software that sends clear
text passwords cannot log in. The default is No.
allow_change_to_client_rights. This variable controls the ability of a Print
or Job server to assume rights of a queue job’s submitter as it services a
queue job. “Yes” means submitter’s rights are allowed to be assumed. “No”
means submitter’s rights are not allowed to be assumed. On a system that
needs tight security, set this to No. The default is Yes.
Server Signature Levels
Use “NCP Packet Signature Option” in the previous procedure to assign
server packet signature levels.
Client Signature Levels
Client signature levels are assigned in the NET.CFG file at the client
workstation as follows:
signature level = number
To replace the existing number with Disabled (0), Enabled (1), Preferred (2),
or Required (3), use NetWare Settings for NUC; use a text editor for DOS,
Windows clients. The default is Enabled (1). The levels are explained in
Table 7-1.