CLI Reference Guide

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Optimizing the NetWare Client Software
Improving Security
Sensitive and Nonsensitive Information Reside on the Same Server
Client Workstation Users Often Change Locations
Client Workstation Is Publicly Accessible
Installing NCP Packet Signature
To install the NCP packet signature support, you must set a parameter used
in the NET.CFG file on each client workstation and a SET command used at
each NetWare server.
Workstation Setting
To install NCP packet signature on a DOS or MS Windows client
workstation, add this line to the NET.CFG file under the NetWare DOS
Requester option:
signature level = number
For example, you would type
Example The NetWare server has a directory for executable
programs and a separate directory for corporate finances
(such as accounts receivable).
Solution The network supervisor sets the server to level 2 and the
client workstations that need access to accounts
receivable to level 3. All other client workstations
remain at the default level 1.
Example The network supervisor is uncertain which employees
will be using which client workstations, and the NetWare
server contains some sensitive data.
Solution The network supervisor sets the server to level 3. Client
workstations remain at the default level 1.
Example An unattended client workstation is set up for public
access to nonsensitive information, but another server on
the network contains sensitive information.
Solution The network supervisor sets the sensitive server to
level 3 and the unattended client workstation to level 0.