@^%$!@# !!! Unable to locate file \/wpgate/GWIA/gwac.dc

I hate this error.  I run into it during migrations often.  And then I forget how I fixed it. Which makes me go searching again only to find that Google doesn't find the particular error message so I hit the KB on Novell and dig around until something jars a memory loose and I remember.

So, out of frustration, here's the fix (and so I can find it easier next time!):

***NOTE***  ConsoleOne needs to be run on the Linux server hosting the MTA not a Windows workstation.

1. Open up ConsoleOne and check the path to be sure it points the correct mount point on the Linux server.
2. Change the UNC path if needed.  If it comes back as a "\" or an empty UNC path, the fix gets harder.
3. If the path becomes a "\" or "\\wpdomain.db" or some convoluted conflagration of borked up path names clear out the UNC path in the MTA.  Close it.  
1. Click on Tools | System Preferences | Linux Settings and delete the UNC path there.  
2. Open up the MTA object again and BROWSE, not type, to the correct UNC path (i.e. /media/nss/GW_VOL/domain/wpdomain.db).
4. This should fix the dreaded error that prevents you from getting to your GWIA eDir object.

I wish I could say this has been fixed, but I'm currently working on an 8.02 HP2 migration where this got borked up again.

Special BrainShare Registration URL

I got my own registration URL courtesy of Novell.  It will help me track how many people are registering either because of BrainShare Buddies or because you know me somehow.  If you us my URL, I'll enter you into a drawing for some Novell spiffs from my personal stash - including one of the coveted Blue Novell BrainShare backpacks that has never been used.  Other spiffs will include "vintage" t-shirts and a Ximian monkey.

https://www.novellbrainshare.com/slc2011/portal/registration/mary

The URL doesn't give you any special discounts, but you will still be allowed to enter any discount codes you may have, such as GWAVA or a PartnerNet discount.

Please feel free to pass this info on, I'm hoping this becomes a fun game for all and helps bring some attention to the BrainShare Buddies idea that I started years ago.  If you're coming to BrainShare, have been before and are interested in becoming a Buddy let me know.  It doesn't take a lot of time and is a fun way to network and help out new attendees.