GroupWise Nickname Import 1.10
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Last Update: 7/12/2005

1. Introduction

GroupWise Nickname Import (GWNI) is a utility which allows for quick 
and easy import of Nicknames into a GroupWise system.  It reads a 
comma-separated variable (CSV) file and imports nicknames for a user 
into their home post office.  While nicknames can be added for a user 
in other post offices and domains, GWNI currently only imports nicknames 
into the user's home post office.  Future versions may include the 
ability to specify domain and post office if such a demand exists.  
The visibility of the nickname is currently set to "System" and the 
given name, last name, and expiration date are left blank.  This tool 
was primarily written for use during a Microsoft Exchange to Novell 
GroupWise migration where there was a change of IDs occurring and support 
of the old IDs was needed on a temporary basis.


2. Requirements

This tool is written in Visual Basic .NET and requires the Microsoft
.Net Framework version 1.1 or higher. This can be obtained at 
www.microsoft.com.  In addition, the following are also required:

     - Novell Client for Windows
     - GroupWise Client for Windows

This program has been tested with GroupWise 6.5 and 7.0.  However, it 
should work with any GroupWise system back to at least version 5.5 EP 
and any eDirectory version back to the original eDirectory 85.

In addition to the above software requirements, the user running the 
tool must have FULL file rights to the domain directory and proper 
administrative rights in eDirectory to modify accounts.


3. Installation

Simply unzip the archive into a directory.  The Interop DLL must be in 
the same directory as the executable.


4. Import File

The import file must be in a CSV format and must have the following 
fields:

Distinguished Name,Nickname

A sample file, sampledata.csv, is included.


5. Operation

Prior to launching GWNI, the workstation should be logged into 
eDirectory with a drive mapped to a GroupWise domain directory.  
GWNI must have access to WPDOMAIN.DB in order to function.

Once an import file has been successfully loaded, the "Nickname" 
button can be selected to begin the import.  A status dialog will 
appear showing the current operation and any errors that have been 
encountered.


6. Contact Information

Should you have any questions/comments/feedback about GWNI, please direct them 
to me via email:  matt@weisberg.net


Weisberg Consulting, Inc.
www.weisberg.net
248-685-1970