The best peer-to-peer network operating system to integrate with NetWare.
Product Brief
Personal NetWare is the simple, scalable peer-to-peer networking solution that allows people to share resources in workgroups and small businesses.
Qualifying Questions
Are you a small and growing business that needs a simple, low-cost solution for sharing files, printers and other resources among DOS and MS Windows users?
Do you have an existing NetWare" installation that needs a smaller workgroup computing solution for sharing personal desktop resources and files, while still allowing ready access to NetWare services?
Major Selling Points
t Best NetWare integration from a peer-to-peer operating system.
-- Easiest to use, most manageable.
t Cost-effective, simple sharing of files, printers, CD-ROM, hard drives and more.
t Delivers next generation of peer networking.
-- Single-Network Viewa of all resources makes access easy.
-- Single login lets users access data and resources with a single password.
-- Direct and more personalized access to co-workers' files and resources.
-- Supports from 2 to 240 user accounts.
t Interoperates seamlessly with NetWare dedicated-server networks.
-- NCP-based Universal NetWare Client provides seamless connection and smooth growth path to NetWare dedicated-server networks.
-- Common user interface across all NetWare solutions minimizes training.
t Overcomes administration and manageability problems of traditional peer solutions.
-- Remote configuration and management.
-- SNMP-based management tools and Diagnostic Responder.
t Supports both DOS and MS Windows users on the same network.
-- MS Windows interface for drag-and-drop access to resources.
-- Intuitive DOS user interface and online help.
t Fully compatible with DOS and MS Windows applications.
t Includes DOS Protected Mode Services (DPMS) which allows greater conventional memory after loading network drivers.
t Preserves customers' investment in training and existing hardware and software.
How to Position Within NetWare Family
Personal NetWare:
t Provides the best integration with all versions of NetWare.
t Includes the Universal NetWare Client, providing a common connection to NetWare servers.
t Offers direct access to resources on individuals' desktops within a workgroup, while maintaining access to NetWare services.
t Is an upgrade to NetWare Litea.
t Is included and fully integrated into Novell DOSa 7. You do not need to purchase Personal NetWare if your customer is purchasing Novell DOS 7.
Personal NetWare Pricing
Format Part Number Price (US)
1-user 3.5" media 00662644002644 $99.00
1-user 5.25" media 00662644002637 $99.00
5-user dual media 00662644002651 $395.00
Upgrade Plan
Current registered NetWare Lite, DR DOS 6.0, or NetWare Lite/DR DOS Bundle users can upgrade to Personal NetWare for $39.95 (US) directly from Novell at 1-800-395-2480.
A workgroup cannot have both Personal NetWare and NetWare Lite in one workgroup. All NetWare Lite nodes must upgrade to Personal NetWare.
Personal NetWare Competitive Advantages
t Single-Network View of all resources ensures easy access, without needing to know the location of resources on the network.
t Single user and resource database simplifies network administration.
t Single login provides fast, easy access to resources.
t Auto-Reconnect restores connection to disabled servers when they come back on-line.
t Works with DOS and MS Windows.
t No additional hardware and software to access NetWare servers.
t Common interface for accessing workgroup resources and NetWare servers.
t Universal NetWare Client ensures transparent interoperability with and smooth upgrade to NetWare dedicated-server networks.
t Remote management reduces administration costs.
t SNMP agents and Diagnostic Responder enhance network management.
t Customizable -- can turn on and off network features based on need.
Marketing Collateral
Description Part Number
Sales Guide 482-000160-001
White Paper 462-000411-001
Spec Sheet 489-000158-001
Demo Disk 460-000232-001
Product Profile 474-000011-001
Feature Comparison Chart 462-000409-001
To order, call 1-800-346-6855
System Requirements
t IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and compatible PCs
t 640KB RAM
t One copy of Personal NetWare per PC
t One network adapter per PC with connectors and cabling (DOS ODI drivers for most leadingadapters are included with Personal NetWare)
t DOS 3.11, 4.X, 5.0, 6.X or MS Windows
Third-Party Support
More then 5,000 hardware and software products are compatible with Personal NetWare. The Yes, It Runs with NetWare logo lets customers know at a glance that products are compatible with NetWare and Personal NetWare.
OEM Desktop Partners are including Personal NetWare in a growing number of value-added products. The list of Desktop Partners currently includes:
Ansel Communications 408-452-5041
Microdyne 703-739-0500
National Semiconductor 800-227-1817
U.S. West 800-227-2218
Western Digital 800-568-9272
Zenith Data Systems 800-289-0536
Copyright (c) 1993 Novell, Inc. All rights reserved.
Novell, NetWare, the Novell logo and DR DOS are registered trademarks and NetWare Lite, Personal NetWare, Single-Network View and Novell DOS are trademarks of Novell, Inc. * Artisoft and Lantastic are registered trademarks of Artisoft, Inc. IBM and PC DOS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows for Workgroups, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
