What is SLP and Why Is It Needed?

SLP Infrastructure

Netware Server Configuration

Novell Client Configuration

Links and Resources

Links and Resources


Where To Get Help

If you have any NCSU-specific questions about SLP, please send a message to: microsys@help.ncsu.edu


SLP RFCs

SLP V1 - RFC 2165

SLP V2 - RFC 2608

Novell TIDs Relating To SLP:

SLP Terms and Configuration Reference - TID 10014396

An overview of Service Location Protocol (SLP) - TID 10014788

What is SLP, Service Location Protocol? - TID 10024590

SLP Design and Implementation Guidelines - TID 10062474

Configuring SLP for a NetWare Client - TID 10014466

What is the SLP.CFG file and how is it used? - TID 10024587

Is SLP required in a pure IP NetWare 5 Network? - TID 10024578

Understanding the NetWare5 Client SLP Discovery/Login Process. - TID 10014303

Excerpt From Novell's eDirectory Administration Guide

"Implementing SLP" PDF file (2.6 MB)

Novell's SLP AppNote

Download the AppNote PDF file (76 KB)