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Do not scan Novell Netware

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Marks Novell Netware systems as dead

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote host appears to be running Novell Netware and will not be
scanned.

Description :

The remote host appears to be running Novell Netware. This operating
system has a history of crashing or otherwise being adversely affected
by scans. As a result, the scan has been disabled against this host.

See also :

http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972443.htm

Solution :

If you want to scan the remote host enable the option 'Scan Novell Netware hosts'
in your Nessus client and re-scan it.

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

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