New Features in IFolder 3.6

* File names and directory ames are not encrypted for easy backup and restore
o Existing iFolder TSA can be leveraged for backup through SMS infrastructure (updated TSA with 3.6 release)
o Server Trash Can
+ Every file that is deleted on the client is not immediately deleted on the server. A copy is saved in the trash can
+ Deleted files can be restored using Web Access Interface
+ Will be available with web release
* Supported platforms
o Window XP/2k
o Linux (Suse, SLED 10 and later)
* Supported in Web Release
o Vista 32 and 64 bit
o Macintosh Universal Binary
* Share iFolders
* Better conflict resolution
o User will be able to see more details about the conflicts
o Un-merged copy of the file is saved to the workstation
* Multi Domain support
* Credentials always secure on transport
* New Web Admin console
o New look and feel
o Can be launched from iManager (not in iManager)
o Multi-server management
o Functions for both 2.x and 3.x iManager installs
o Policy management at system level
o Also user level and iFolder level
* Migration
o Client to Client option
+ Only available in pass phrase is known
o Server to server also available with server side tools
o 2.x and 3.x clients can co-exist
o Migraged iFolders will remain unencrypted
* iFolder Next Steps
o No dual storage
+ Use existing user home directories
+ Work with CIFS/Samba based services
o You can transparently use the existing backup and restore infrastructure to iFolders
o users will get Novell iFolder as an extra benefit rather than a new system of managing the files
o Archive and Versioning will be supported
o Shadow volume technology will work seamlessly on iFolder storage
o Administrator will be easily able to convert the existing files into Novell iFolder files on teh server
o Easy backup and restore
+ Extend bakcup API support on the server
+ User can backup and restore the files from his workstation. Admin does not have to be involved in this process
+ Will integrate with other Novell solutions

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