Hello,

I've been teaching myself about windows password/network security mainly so that I can get into the network security field. Recently the subject has been how to secure, and break security on windows systems (specifically SAM hashes, SYSKEY, etc..).

I'm interested in learning a bit more about Novell security, as I've heard many companies use Novell on client computers. I've done quite of bit of internet searching on novell, but have not found what I'm looking for.

Speficially what I'm wondering about is how the boot process works on a Novell client PC(even if booted in offline mode, clients log into a Novell prompt). I'm assuming novell overwrites the bootloader when it's installed, if that's the case what password file does Novell pull from? I'm guessing it's not the SAM hash, but another Novell encryped password file somewhere.

At what point does Novell overtake windows in the boot process? (again, I'm assuming it's at the bootloader).

If anyone has knowledge of this, or links to relevant resources I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance

Phite