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NOVELL TECHNICAL BULLETIN
TITLE: Physical Security of a NetWare Server
DOCUMENT ID#: TB.P.287
DATE: 12APR91
PRODUCT: NetWare
PRODUCT VERSION:
SUPERSEDES: NA
SYMPTOM: NA
ISSUE/PROBLEM
It is necessary to reiterate the need to physically secure a NetWare
server. Some NetWare administrators may not be aware of this security
measure. Precautions, such as those implemented in the mainframe and
minicomputer environment, should also be taken to physically protect the
server from unauthorized use in a NetWare environment. If the server is
not secured in a locked area, unauthorized users may be able to down the
server and remove devices; destroy data and system configuration; and
otherwise gain access to sensitive information.
In addition to securing the server, NetWare provides a number of security
features that help protect the server console and system from misuse.
The following are functions that can be used to enhance server security
on a NetWare operating system.
■ Issue the SECURE CONSOLE command from a NetWare v3.x console. By
doing this, the system will only load NLMs from SYS:SYSTEM.
■ Select Lock File Server Console from the NetWare v3.x MONITOR.NLM
main menu. This will password-protect the server console.
■ Protect RCONSOLE.NLM from a NetWare v3.x system with a password.
■ Use other security features of NetWare v2.x and v3.x such as
intruder detection, forced password changes, limited grace logins,
etc.
■ Use server hardware password protection if available.
These advanced features enhance system security, but do not remove the
need to place the server in a secure location. NetWare security features
combined with physical protection of the server affords the system
administrator the highest server security possible in the NetWare
environment.