jonathan ervine jqaxdtqnovellcom tuesday 19 february 2008 151407 roger oberholtzer wrote tue 20080219 1027 0800 jonathan ervine wrote took settings windows novell client login box looks similar linux one ping machine listed server also enered ip address made difference looks similar uses protocols configurations somewhat different though typically client use service location protocol slp locate services trees servers etc network pressing tree button returns blank dialog box discovery failing locate tree could due misconfigured slp configuration client possibly edirectory something netwareedirectory admins know however failing long shot could try seeing locate tree need pressing tree button failed might needing netware admin helping theyll know specifics edirectorynetware environment press trees button nothing happens entry box contains name used windows novell login name tree box relies able resolve name ip address normally via slp dns nds would suggest edirectory connection obviously fail tree connection fail well really try find edirectory admin ip address server holding root replica ip address tree field indeed hosts entry treename ip address able browse contexts pressing context button browse contexts always real test tree connectivity fails connection failed works know connect first thing get right make sure resolve tree name appropriate ip address ie root replica holder jon unsubscribe email assipqffnmekprykassopensuseorg additional commands email qybuovjskcmhopensuseorg thu 07 aug 2008 120258 0800 opensuse novell client linux