Novell iFolder 3.8: A Simple, Secure File Access Solution

Novell iFolder® A Simple, Secure File Synchronization Solution

Mahabaleshwar AsundiTechnical [email protected]

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Agenda

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

Introduction


• 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?


Solution...

Novell iFolder® is a simple and secure storage solution that enables you to store remotely, access and manage yourpersonal files from anywhere, at anytime.

Novell iFolder® Solution


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


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


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 Jerry Jeff


Novell iFolder® Usage Scenario

Jeff's iFolder

Mobile

Home

Internet

Kiosk

iFolder Server 1

iFolder Server 2

NSS

ext3

Office

Jeff's iFolder

Jeff's iFolder

Ian's iFolder

Jeff's iFolderHTTP(s)

LDAPDirectory

Storage

Novell iFolder domain

Jeff's iFolderThrough browser

Novell iFolder® Architecture


Novell iFolder® Architecture

iFolder Client and Server

iFolder Client

Web Service(SOAP/XML)

Simias

FileSystem

Meta-Data

Web Service(SOAP/XML)

Simias

FileSystem

Meta-Data

iFolder Server

BackupWebAdmin

HTTP

Shell ExtensionsGUI Web

AccessWeb

Access


Novell iFolder® Platforms

• Supports SUSE® Linux Enterprise ServerOES2 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

Novell iFolder® Features


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


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



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



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


Novell iFolder® Recent Features:

Migration and upgrades – Server Migration and Upgrades from previous iFolder versions.– iFolder plug-in for Novell® migration framework.– Client Migration

Deployment and Scalability


Single Server

Client connects to server public URL

Key Benefits:

- Simple setup

- Faster Sharing

- 500-1000 users

ifolder serverPublic URL 10.1.1.1Private URL 10.1.1.1Server IP = 10.1.1.1

eDirectory

o=ifadmin, o=novello=ifproxy, o=novell

BrowserWeb Admin

/admin

Windows XP / Vistaclient

Macintosh 1.4or greater

SLED 10 SP1or greater

BrowserWeb Access

/ifolder

Internet


Multiple Servers (Master Slave)


Key Benefits:

- Scalability

- More servers= More users

- Distributed

- Multi site


eDirectory


BrowserWeb Admin

/admin





BrowserWeb Access

/ifolder

Internet


Multiple Servers (Distributed Load)


Key Benefits:

- Dedicated Web Access server

- Only Web Access can be exposed to Internet


eDirectory


BrowserWeb Admin

/admin

/ifolder




BrowserWeb Access

Internet


Clusters

Physical IP 10.1.2.3Cluster IP 10.10.1.2




Storage iSCSISAN

Key Benefits:

- High Availability

Internet

Internet

eDirectory


Performance Considerations


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

Novell iFolder® Troubleshooting


Novell iFolder® Troubleshooting

• Server

– Installation and configuration

– Server processes, logs analysis

– Authentication problems

• Client

– Installation and configuration

– Log files, format and analysis

Sneak Peek – Future iFolder


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.

Questions?

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