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NOVELL INTRODUCES NETWARE NFS
Transparent NetWare Integration for UNIX Systems
BOSTON, Mass., NETWORLD -- February 11, 1991 -- Novell, Inc., developer of
NetWare systems software products, today introduced NetWare NFS, a new
service for the NetWare v3.11 network operating system that gives UNIX
users transparent integration with NetWare file systems and resources.
NetWare NFS, Novell's implementation of Sun Microsystems' Network File
System standard, is a set of NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) that allows
NetWare v3.11 to provide native file and print services for UNIX clients.
It also lets clients share NetWare files and resources with DOS, Macintosh,
OS/2 and Windows clients. NetWare NFS requires no additional client
software and runs as a service on the TCP/IP protocol stack provided in the
NetWare v3.11 server.
"Desktop capabilities are evolving, and many users are opting for the
performance and functionality of today's UNIX workstations. As a result,
network managers need a networking architecture that supports freedom of
choice among desktop systems," said Bob Davis, director of product
marketing at Novell's San Jose development center. "Only NetWare is
capable of supporting all popular desktop computing environments and
integrating them into an efficient information system while preserving
their native interfaces. Now, with NetWare NFS, UNIX users join DOS,
Windows, OS/2 and Macintosh users as peers within the NetWare environment."
NetWare NFS provides the following services:
o Transparent integration of UNIX workstations into the NetWare
environment -- UNIX users access NetWare services through their
familiar command set, while other NetWare clients view UNIX files from
the perspective of their native file systems. UNIX clients attach to
NetWare servers via the UNIX "mount" command, view the NetWare file
system as an extension of the distributed UNIX file systems, access
NetWare print queues through the UNIX "lpr" command and transfer files
to and from the server via FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
o Integration of UNIX host systems with NetWare workgroups -- By linking
large, multi-user UNIX systems to NetWare via NetWare NFS, network
managers can create paths that allow UNIX users to access NetWare
files and resources, providing a cost-effective connectivity solution
between UNIX host systems and the NetWare environment.
o High-performance NFS file server functionality -- By using NetWare NFS
as a UNIX workgroup file server, users benefit from traditional
NetWare strengths such as fault tolerance, security and resource
management. NetWare NFS, running on standard platforms, provides a
cost-effective means to bring high-end NFS server performance and
functionality to UNIX users.
About NFS
NFS, developed and licensed by Sun Microsystems, Inc., is the de facto
standard distributed file system for the UNIX community. It uses the
TCP/IP protocol suite as the vehicle to move information across the
network. More than 150 vendors, including most major computer
manufacturers, license Sun's NFS technology.
Pricing and Availability
In the United States and Canada, NetWare NFS lists for U.S. $4995 and will
be available in April 1991 from all Novell Platinum resellers and qualified
Novell Gold resellers.
For pricing outside the United States and Canada, customers should contact
their local Novell Authorized reseller.
Novell, Inc., (NASDAQ: NOVL) develops NetWare systems software products
that manage and control the sharing of data across a variety of network
computing environments, including computer workgroups, departmental
networks and business-wide information systems.
Contact:
Kelli Christensen
Novell, Inc.
801/429-5933
NFS is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.