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`Overview of Novell Application Launcher 2.0
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`Articles and Tips: article
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`01 Sep 1997
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`Describes NAL 2.0, which allows administrators to efficiently control application use and insulates users from the complexities
`of the network environment. NAL manages physical file movement, registry editing, installation questions, and a number of
`other issues.
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`Introduction
`The Challenge of Administering Desktops
`Fast, Powerful Software Distribution and Application Management
`The Importance of a Global Directory
`The Benefits of Novell Application Launcher
`Flexible Distribution Methods Give You a Choice
`The Road Ahead
`Conclusion
`Introduction
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`In today's competitive environment, companies, schools, and organizations are seeking ways to cut costs and increase the
`efficiency of their operations. Increasingly, the expenses and complexities of managing distributed computing environments
`are coming under scrutiny.
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`Recognizing that efficient software distribution and application management is critical to reducing your total cost of network
`ownership, you may be looking for a solution that enables you to make new and updated applications available to all of the
`users across your network. At the same time, you want a solution that brings these capabilities to existing desktops and
`servers, allowing your organization to retain and maximize existing investments.
`The Challenge of Administering Desktops
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`The software distribution process and on-going application administration can be a never-ending chore for IT staff. With
`employees using different desktops and software, and updated applications arriving ever more frequently, IT personnel can
`spend much of their time going from system to system to install new software or resolve problems that arise later. Their only
`alternative to manual installation has been to use complicated installation templates to distribute new software versions in a
`sweeping, wide-spread roll-out that is cumbersome, expensive, and slow to deploy.
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`This "big bang" approach doesn't address the on-going challenge of administering desktops-especially in IS departments
`where resources, human and otherwise, are already stretched.
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`The ideal solution would enable you to make critical applications available to your knowledge workers while providing you with
`the control you need to efficiently maintain the desktops in your organization. This solution also needs to work with your
`existing systems-eliminating the expense of purchasing additional hardware, software, or training. It must be easy to
`administer, reduce down-time for the user, and eliminate or reduce time spent resolving application problems. In short, the
`ideal solution would reduce the cost of ownership beyond the distribution process. That solution is Novell Application
`Launcher.
`Fast, Powerful Software Distribution and Application Management
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`Novell Application Launcher: the next-generation solution Novell Application Launcher (NAL) 2.0 is next-generation
`application management technology. It is based on the philosophy of "just in time" application access, and software
`distribution which is on-demand, user-based, and tied to who the users are, what they need access to, and when they need
`access. NAL's key value is two-fold:
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`1. As an administrator, you create an application, an operating system upgrade, or even the files you want to distribute
`out to your user community once. Once you've created this application "object," you can fine-tune any registry settings
`or environmental variables. These become an intrinsic part of the application deliveredand managed by NAL.
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`Even the way users access the application-how they install and run it, and where they run it from-is totally controlled
`by you, dynamically and flexibly. These changes can occur even while the user is logged in and working. The
`responsibility for the entire installation and subsequent access of the application is shifted from the users back onto
`you, the administrator, letting you manage the whole process centrally from any PC located onthe network that is
`running the administrative console.
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`2. Your users are insulated from the complexities of the network environment. The applications they need are
`intrinsically linked to who they are, not how the PC is configured. Physical file movement, registry editing, install-
`related questions, even problems with the application that come up months later, are managed and handled by NAL.
`No matter where they log in as authenticated NDS-users, the NAL-managed desktop will find them.
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`Deploy Applications Quickly and Easily Using NDS
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`Novell Application Launcher combines users and applications in your IntranetWare or NetWare 4 environment to provide
`simple to use, yet powerful software distribution and deployment of network-based applications. This directory-based solution
`brings together user administration tasks and application administration tasks into the single centralized Novell Directory
`Services (NDS) management database.
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`No longer do you need to maintain redundant information about your users and the applications they need in separate
`databases. With NDS and NAL, you have a global view of all of your resources, including applications. Associating
`applications with your users is now as simple as a few keystrokes and a mouse click. Deploying to an entire organization is no
`more difficult administratively than deploying to a single individual.
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`Adding applications to the directory is a logical extension of the philosophy of a network directory service. Novell has delivered
`a solution that leverages the directory to greatly reduce the cost and hassle of deploying applications in your organization.
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`The Importance of a Global Directory
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`Novell Directory Services is the most widely used directory service in the world. A core component of the IntranetWare and
`NetWare 4 platforms today, with additional support for Windows NT, NDS serves as a universal directory service for
`organizing, accessing, authenticating and managing network information and resources.
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`It melds every network user and resource into a truly cohesive system, eliminating redundant administrative tasks and
`providing users with secure anywhere, anytime access to business-critical information and applications. NDS insulates users
`from the complexity of the network, while providing administrators a much simpler way of providing resources to the user.
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`Because it scales easily, NDS lets you administer and manage diverse systems from a central location, with a single login-
`especially important in distributed environments. As networks continue to grow and add Internet access-and network services
`span multiple platforms-NDS provides a powerful way to automate management and ensure secure access to all network
`resources. By shielding users and support staff from network complexities, NDS greatly reduces your overall cost of network
`ownership.
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`Managing your users and their applications from one central database Novell Application Launcher is built on NDS, letting you
`combine the power of managing users across your enterprise with application management. Simply put, Novell Application
`Launcher lets you harness the power of your network directory, using it to perform the physical distribution of software for not
`only the initial installation, but the process of managing the access of the application thereafter-saving you countless hours in
`physical trips to your users' on-site location or the calls they place to the help desk.
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`Unlike many other competitive solutions that maintain application data in a separate database from user administration, NAL
`combines the two. Access and applications become one logical idea, reducing your support costs, thereby reducing your
`costs of ownership.
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`Shifting The Paradigm from the User to the Administrator
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`With Novell Application Launcher, you can increase your business productivity by putting the responsibility of "know-how"
`about installing and configuring applications back onto the administrator. "Freedom of choice" of applications for users doesn't
`mean that it has to be an additional burden for you. Use the Novell SnAPPShot tool to profile the application or configuration
`process (i.e., a de-install or registry cleanup).
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`Next, use the administrative component of Novell Application Launcher, which is a snap-in for NetWare Administrator, to
`establish not only how you want to distribute the application, but more importantly how you want the application to be run from
`the user's desktop. Associate the application to the users that need access to the application, and NAL, utilizing the directory,
`does the rest. Server independent, with NDS as the backbone, NAL delivers the applications to your users.
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`This process saves you time by letting you distribute software without visiting each PC and server on the network, greatly
`increasing your productivity. It also allows you to enforce simplified, standard desktops for your user community, reducing calls
`to your help desk. Because applications can be associated with groups, organizations, or even across the enterprise, users
`who are added later automatically gain access to network applications or software distribution packages already created.
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`With this tool it's easy to get the latest software to users, keeping them productive. You can even give Windows 95 and NT
`users the added flexibility of launching applications from the Windows Explorer window or the system tray in addition to the
`Novell Application Launcher window. Because network applications are managed through NDS, they're associated with user
`login IDs-allowing them to "follow" users around the network. This means that no matter where they log in, users always see
`the same set of network applications-whether they're working at a branch office or roaming the campus.
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`The hidden benefit behind all of this flexibility is your control over the NAL-managed desktop. Once you've set up how you
`want NAL to manage your applications, your users cannot permanently delete or destroy these applications. NAL will correct
`and repair file deletion, file corruption, or mistakes made to the registry, file settings, or any system files that are managed by
`NAL since this is an intrinsic part of the application you previously set up.
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`This built-in "resiliency" results in cost savings to you. The true cost of ownership measurement is a reflection of supporting
`applications over the course of their deployment, not just their initial rollout. The NAL-managed desktop results in fewer calls
`to your support desk, which means less down-time for your users, less intervention required by your support staff, and more
`business productivity for your users.
`The Benefits of Novell Application Launcher
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`To review, Novell Application Launcher provides the following benefits to your organization:
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`Simplifies Administration of Applications
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`Novell Application Launcher's administrative component uses the NetWare Administrator utility to let you create NDS-based
`application objects that make up not only the application components, but key administrative access and environmental
`attributes as well.
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`These application objects are associated with the users in your organization in the same network directory service where you
`maintain all of the information about your users. By eliminating redundancy, and by taking advantage of the flexible way NAL
`manages the application deployment process, your administration tasks are simplified. NAL is NDS-based, across your entire
`network, not server- or domain-based.
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`Dynamically Updates User Desktops
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`Novell Application Launcher allows you to assign applications to individual users, groups, or across your entire organization.
`NAL-managed applications are delivered to Windows desktops dynamically, and any changes are refreshed automatically.
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`Other solutions that employ a "big bang" approach (for example, sending applications out once at 9:00 a.m. Monday) cannot
`handle user administrative changes automatically. With NAL, you can associate an application with a group of users. New
`users added at a later time to the group automatically receive access to the same applications. When you need to make
`changes to an application, after you've completed the change and you've earmarked the application for immediate availability,
`all current and future group members gain automatic access to their assigned desktop configurations.
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`Simplifies User Access to Applications
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`Novell Application Launcher presents users with NAL-managed applications that are pre-configured by the administrator.
`Regardless of what PC they use, or where they log onto the network from, their view of NAL-managed applications remains
`the same. Novell Application Launcher and NDS do the rest, automatically taking care of drive mappings, environmental
`issues, physical file movement, and scheduling. NAL also resolves many of the problems that users might run into later with
`any configuration errors, problems with PC configurations, and more. Users cannot permanently delete or damage NAL-
`managed applications, further reducing support calls.
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`Dramatically Reduces the Cost of Setting Up Applications for Distribution
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`Instead of letting software distribution consume the work week, Novell Application Launcher is simple and straightforward to
`use. Its GUI-based functionality eliminates the need to purchase expensive, dedicated hardware or additional tools such as
`MS-Visual Test -- as well as the tedious task of writing scripts. With the additional SnAPPShot tool provided to capture all of
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`the characteristics of the software package being installed, you will be ready to distribute an application in a much shorter time
`than comparable solutions.
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`Manages Applications and Data in Intranets and Across the Internet
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`Novell Application Launcher leverages existing and emerging Internet technologies to let you distribute, track and update
`software and data. And as native NDS support expands to include all popular computing environments, Novell Application
`Launcher will enable hassle-free distribution of applications over the Internet to any location with NDS-enabled clients.
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`Provides Location Independence for Network Applications
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`Because applications delivered through NDS are associated with a user's network login ID, they follow the user around the
`network. Regardless of the login location, the user always sees the same set of network applications. This ensures users
`working from multiple locations or various workstations always have a consistent set of network applications. This also allows
`for easy configuration and replacement of workstations -- dramatically reducing the time and cost of administering network
`resources.
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`Offers Efficient Outsourcing of Network Administration
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`Many small businesses don't employ a full-time network administrator, while some larger companies are seeking to reduce
`costs by outsourcing help desk services. Using ManageWise, Novell's end-to-end management solution, and Novell
`Application Launcher, a service provider can fix network problems remotely before they disrupt your operations. Your provider
`can also quickly install software updates and fixes remotely, saving you time and money.
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`Built on a Scalable Architecture that Grows with Your Needs
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`Like IntranetWare, Novell software distribution products and management solutions scale to handle any size LAN, WAN or
`enterprise intranet. With the next version of Novell Application Launcher, you will be able to add additional distribution servers
`as easily as you add clients today. In addition, multithreading capabilities will enable you to send software to many more
`servers for quicker distribution.
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`Provides Complete Security and Control of Applications
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`Novell Application Launcher leverages NDS to for full authentication and access rights that you easily define. In addition,
`ManageWise provides an accurate accounting picture through automatic software inventory across the enterprise. Lastly,
`NDS and other NetWare security controls are always in place to prevent unauthorized access to the network or to individual
`applications.
`Flexible Distribution Methods Give You a Choice
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`With Novell Application Launcher, you can make applications available through two different methods. You can install
`applications on each user's hard drive, and/or install them as shared applications on the network.
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`The first method, automated software distribution, gives you the option of "pulling" or "pushing" software updates to desktops.
`Pull distribution lets you "surface" an application icon on the user's desktop. Clicking the icon either launches a network
`application, which resides on a server, or runs an install program, placing (or updating) the application on the user's hard drive
`before launching it.
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`Push distribution automatically loads applications onto target desktops without user intervention. This is useful for distributing
`critical software that needs to reside on desktops, such as operating system and network client updates, as well as E-mail and
`custom business applications.
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`The second method allows you to maintain network-based applications for shared use on the network. To launch a desired
`application, users simply click on an icon on their desktop. Network-based applications are available to users through their
`network login ID. This lets users access their familiar, standard set of applications no matter where they are working.
`The Road Ahead
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`Novell's next generation solution will become available in three phases, each adding enhanced capabilities to make your life
`easier:
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`Phase One: Current-Novell Application Launcher 2.0 delivers advanced server-to-client software distribution and
`application management.
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`Phase Two: Early '98-New versions of Novell Application Launcher will add scalable server-to-server software
`distribution.
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`Phase Three: '98 and beyond-NovellA pplication Launcher will work on any implementation of NDS released by
`Novell on all major operating systems. Coupled with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) compliance, this
`could provide directory-enabled distribution of software and data across the Internet.
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`Phase One: Distributing Applications from Servers to Clients
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`Besides delivering full software distribution and deployment of network-based applications in the first part of '97, Novell
`Application Launcher provides several advanced capabilities. Key administrative functions include:
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`Scheduled delivery: Administrators can schedule software distribution for off-peak hours. Systems that aren't turned
`on at night will load software upon booting up the following morning.
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`The ability to modify registries and .INI files-enabling distribution to a wide variety of client configurations, including NT
`clients and servers
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`Adding or removing icons from start-upmenus, system tray, or Windows 95 Explorer
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`Adding or deleting icons from desktop folders
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`Employing distribution templates created with SnAPPShot or created manually with NW Admin
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`Resiliency and self-healing application repair on the desktop through launching and verify features
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`Phase Two: Scalable Server-to-Server Distribution
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`In early '98, Phase Two of Novell Application Launcher will deliver support for distributed multiserver systems. Server-to-
`server distribution will allow administrators to distribute applications to far-reaching end points-whether they are other servers
`or clients. Distributions will cross WAN links only once, then fan out in an N-tiered fashion through as many levels of servers
`as needed-substantially reducing traffic across WANs.
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`The distribution process will be virtually the same as in the server-to-client model, again using NDS to automate the entire
`procedure. NDS will determine the distribution sequence to route software to appropriate servers or desktops. Administrators
`will still have the option to review this path and modify it if they desire. This automated process will work on any network with
`native NDS support.
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`Phase Three: Novell Application Launcher and the Internet
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`Because Novell Application Launcher is tightly integrated with NDS, it will also offer software distribution to any environment
`with native NDS support, including LDAP implementations that support NDS. NDS is already available on IntranetWare and
`NetWare, Santa Cruz Operation's UnixWare and SunSoft Solaris. It will be available on Microsoft Windows NT Server in mid-
`1997. It is also planned for Hewlett-Packard's HP-UX and other UNIX operating systems.
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`When combined with recent developments such as Novell Border Services, Novell Application Launcher opens exciting
`software and data distribution possibilities for secure electronic commerce.
`Conclusion
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`Implementing a software distribution strategy will significantly increase your organization's productivity while greatly reducing
`your total cost of network ownership. To fully automate application distribution and efficiently administer desktops across your
`entire network, the solution you choose should be simple to use, reliable and integrated with a secure, global directory. You
`should also consider the costs of supporting those applications beyond the distribution process itself. Novell Application
`Launcher is a complete software distribution product available today that brings together user administration and applications
`for system-wide management from a central network directory.
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`Of course, when you choose Novell, you get much more than specific products. You get business-class solutions from the
`world leader in networking that not only help you run your company today, but grow in value to meet your future needs. Our
`solutions let you integrate Windows NT into your IntranetWare and NetWare networks, helping you maximize all of your
`investments. And because our products are Internet-ready, they position you to take full advantage of the Internet as new
`services become available. For powerful solutions to run your business, count on Novell.
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`For a roadmap of Novell's Solutions, please visit http://www.novell.com on the World Wide Web. To learn more about the
`capabilities that future versions of Novell Application Launcher will provide, please visit the ManageWise home page at
`http://www.novell.com/managewise/.
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`* Originally published in Novell AppNotes
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