Implementing comprehensive encryption on OpenText Open Enterprise Server requires careful configuration of multiple components. This practical guide walks IT administrators through the complete process: enabling NCP packet encryption on the server, configuring SSL/TLS certificates for LDAP and web services, hardening SSH access, and setting up client-side encryption requirements. Learn how to enforce encryption policies through eDirectory, test your configuration for proper functionality, and handle legacy client compatibility issues. The guide covers both OES on Linux and Windows client configurations, includes actual configuration file examples and command-line syntax, and provides troubleshooting steps for common implementation challenges. Whether you’re securing a new OES deployment or upgrading existing infrastructure to meet compliance requirements like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR, this step-by-step tutorial delivers the practical knowledge needed for production-ready encrypted communications.
Windows vs. Linux: What’s the Difference and Why You Might Consider Switching
Windows and Linux offer very different experiences for everyday users. This guide explains how they compare in performance, security, privacy, cost, and stability—and why many general computer users are considering a switch to Linux. Learn the real advantages without technical jargon.
GroupWise Client 2025
GroupWise Client 2025 (25.x) from OpenText provides enterprise-grade email management, advanced calendaring, and integrated collaboration tools designed for modern hybrid workforces. With robust security, compliance features, and seamless mobile access, GroupWise scales from small businesses to large enterprises.
Why It’s Time to Leave LastPass
The 2022 LastPass breach wasn’t just another security incident—it was a catastrophic failure that exposed the company’s profit-over-security culture. Attackers stole encrypted password vaults, and weak hashing on older accounts makes cracking them disturbingly easy. Learn why security experts are abandoning LastPass, which alternatives offer real protection, and the six critical steps to migrate your passwords safely.
Rotating Images, Videos, and Dynamic Content in 2025
This updated guide revisits my original 2012 rotating-images article and brings it into 2025 with secure PHP examples, JavaScript rotation options, modern HTML5 practices, and performance improvements. Learn how to safely rotate images, videos, and dynamic content using today’s standards and best practices.
Add-On Blog: The Evolution of GroupWise After Version 18
Add-On Blog: The Evolution of GroupWise After Version 18 — OpenText Era (2020–2025) (A companion update to the original blog: “A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Versions of the GroupWise Email Platform”) As the email and collaboration landscape continued to evolve, so did GroupWise. After the release of GroupWise 18, the platform underwent one of […]
The Advantages of GroupWise Server and Version Upgrades Compared to Microsoft Exchange
GroupWise and Microsoft Exchange take very different approaches to upgrades, architecture, and maintenance. This article explores why GroupWise upgrades are faster, more stable, and less disruptive, highlighting both the technical strengths and the business advantages that make GroupWise ideal for organizations seeking predictable, secure, and low-maintenance messaging systems.
Understanding the OpenText Enterprise Communication Platform
The OpenText Enterprise Communication Platform unifies email, collaboration, identity management, file sharing, MFA, and endpoint security into one integrated ecosystem. This overview explains how the platform helps organizations streamline communication, strengthen security, and maintain full control of their data across on-prem and hybrid environments.
OES vs. NOW: Choosing the Right Platform for Your Small Business
This guide compares Open Enterprise Server (OES) with the NOW Workgroup Suite, explaining how each platform serves small business needs. Learn the differences in licensing, features, identity tools, collaboration services, and why NOW’s 100-user bundle delivers unmatched value for organizations needing a complete enterprise ecosystem.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Versions of GroupWise Email Platform
GroupWise has been an industry leader in email solutions since its inception in 1989. Developed by Novell, GroupWise has gone through a number of updates and upgrades over the years, each building upon the previous version and adding new features and improvements. From its initial release as GroupWise 5, to its most recent version, GroupWise 2018, it has consistently been at the forefront of email technology and continues to set the standard for secure and reliable email solutions. Throughout its history, GroupWise has consistently provided businesses with the tools and features they need to communicate effectively and securely.