Using Netscape Console

In this section we'll show you how to use the basic features of Netscape Console. Even if you've used this interface before, you may benefit from reviewing its functions and how

Login to Netscape Console.

Use the Navigation Tree.

CMS4 Engineering Manager John Hines describes 2 ways to configure CMS4.

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"Managing Servers with Netscape Console", Chapter 3

Logging In to Netscape Console

When you start Netscape Console, you're actually logging in to an Admin Server. This means you'll need the Administrator's login and password. To start Netscape Console and log in:

1. Start Netscape Console:

  • Unix: In the server root, enter./startconsole.

  • Windows NT: From the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of your screen, choose Programs. Then, from the Netscape Server Products group, choose Netscape Console 4.1.

2. In Netscape Console login window, enter the Administrator's user name and password, and the URL for the Admin Server you want to access. In this course, that will be the name of your machine followed by ":17001".


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3. Click OK.

The Navigation Tree

The navigation tree represents all the resources, or objects, in a Netscape topology. A topology includes all resources registered in the same configuration directory. An administration domain is a collection of host systems and servers that share the same user directory. A server group consists of all servers managed by the same Administration Server. Individual servers are the products that provide specific services such as directory database, messaging, and publishing.

The navigation tree represents the Netscape topology which includes all resources registered in the same configuration directory. Click the plus (+) or minus (-) signs to expand or collapse a section of the tree.


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Opening a Netscape Server

Each Netscape Server has its own set of tasks and configuration settings.

To open a Netscape server:

1. In the navigation tree of Netscape Console, click a server to select it.

2. In the server information section of Netscape Console, click Open.

Each Netscape server has specialized tabs for setting configurations or viewing server-specific information. For detailed information, see the server's Administrator's Guide.


Tab Tour

Place the pointer over the red ovals for information about the function of the tab or object.


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