Lists all files beginning with n or S followed by "-release".

ls [nS]*-release

Lists all files beginning with n or S followed by “-release” (e.g., novell-release)

oes11-34:/etc # ls -la [nS]*-release
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 72 Jan 21 2014 novell-release
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 69 Jun 3 2013 SuSE-release
oes11-34:/etc # cat [nS]*-release
Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64)
VERSION = 11.2
PATCHLEVEL = 2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64)
VERSION = 11
PATCHLEVEL = 3
oes11-34:/etc #

Set a directory quota on an OES11 – NSS volume using a command line.

Disk Quotas is the most natural starting point in building a solid storage strategy. Setting quotas will easily let you:
– Show users what reasonable storage use is – define an upper limit.
– Allow storage to grow in a controlled and sustainable manner.
– Promote efficient usage and streamline backup/restore times.

This script will set a quota directory on the Novell Storage Services for Novell Open Enterprise Server 11.
Continue reading “Set a directory quota on an OES11 – NSS volume using a command line.”

Restart an iPrint services.

novell-ipsmd lets you to start and stop the ipsmd daemon that manages printers that are assigned under a Print Manager.
novell-idsd lets you to start and stop the idsd daemon that manages drivers that are assigned under a Driver Store.

To restart an iPrint services just type:

nbip1:~ # rcnovell-idsd restart && rcnovell-ipsmd restart
Shutting down Novell iPrint DriverStore. done
Starting Novell iPrint DriverStore: done
Shutting down Novell iPrint Manager.. done
Starting Novell iPrint Manager: done
nbip1:~ #