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Enhancing NetWare with IBM LAN Products
December 1994
IBM LAN Systems
Austin, Texas
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Enhancing NetWare with IBM LAN Systems Products
1994 International Business Machines Corporation
Trademarks
The following terms denoted by an asterisk (*) are trademarks or
registered trademarks of IBM Corporation:
IBM, Multimedia Presentation Manager/2, AIX, DB2, Distributed Database
Connection Services/2, Distributed Relational Database Architecture, LAN
Server, NetView, AS/400, DATABASE 2, DB2/2, DRDA, OS/2, SAA,
System/390, ADSTAR, BESTeam, Workplace Shell, GDDM, LAN Distance,
SQL/400, AIX/6000, PROFS, Person to Person, Time and Place, Officevision.
Trademarks denoted by double asterisk (**) are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
IBM LAN Systems Overview
LAN Products for NetWare
The Integrating Platform -- OS/2
Workplace Shell
Memory and Processing
Multimedia support
Multiple Protocols
Communications and Host Access
Personal Communications/3270
Communications Manager/2
LAN Resource Extension and Services
LAN Distance
Database
Database 2 for OS/2
Distributed Database Connection Services/2
Systems and Network Management
LAN Management Utilities for OS/2
NetView for OS/2
Save Utility/2
ADSTAR Distributed System Manager/2
Groupware
Lotus Notes
Lotus cc:MAIL
Person to Person
Time and Place/2
What To Do Next
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Enhancing NetWare with IBM LAN Products
INTRODUCTION
As a Novell** user, you are already aware that NetWare** is one
of the more popular local area network operating systems
available today. It offers optimized file and print services
highly focused on performance, and enjoys a great deal of
acceptance in the network community. NetWare users have the
ability to share files with each other, obtain large amounts of
on-line data storage, share applications, and access centralized
printers on their networks.
But beyond the basic network uses of shared file and print,
there are a wealth of IBM products to help companies make
even better use of their investment in networking. This
unique white paper was written to help network administrators
and systems integrators understand more about IBM's
NetWare-compatible local area network products, and how those
products can help your Novell networks become more productive.
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IBM LAN SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
The IBM* local area network products benefit from decades of
experience with host networking, communications protocols,
operating systems and mission critical applications. IBM
software and hardware is a critical link in almost every
major computing system -- from the Olympics to the space
program, from accounting to golf tournaments.
All of these applications have something in common. It is
critical that they be secure, reliable, and maintainable.
These same criteria must apply to all areas of business
computing, no matter where the data or the processing
resides. Local area networks, systems, and applications need
to be deployed using the same industrial strength
applications, integration, security, and investment protection
that large systems have historically provided.
To use a local area network for applications that have
historically been delegated to larger non-distributed systems,
it is critical that the LAN be viewed as something more than
just a collection of cabling, servers, printers, applications
and data. Rather, the network must be viewed as an entity, a
complete system. This unique view is the cornerstone of IBM's
"LAN as a System" philosophy. When viewed as a logical entity,
the LAN takes on more capabilities than the sum of all the
components on the network might otherwise provide.
All of the IBM LAN products are engineered with the total system
in mind. Integration between components of the system,
security, and the use of open standards all assure that IBM's
network products are able to provide the stability and
performance required for distributed networking.
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LAN PRODUCTS FOR NETWARE
With the view of the LAN as a system rather than a collection of
components, every effort is made to integrate products into the
network in the best way possible. Because of this, IBM network
products can provide NetWare users with industrial strength
services and applications. With solutions for most every
network need, IBM LAN software delivers products with industry
standards, ease of use, and investment protection.
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THE INTEGRATING PLATFORM -- OS/2 WARP VERSION 3
The cornerstone of IBM LAN products is the award winning
OS/2 Warp Version 3*. As the first and most popular 32-bit
operating system for IBM and IBM-compatible PCs, OS/2
delivers a wealth of features making it an ideal platform for
implementing networked applications for both clients and servers.
At the core of OS/2 is a full 32-bit data path and the ability
to access up to 512MB of memory, removing the 640KB
limitations of DOS and DOS/Windows**. Add to that true
multitasking (not task time slicing), and you have an
operating system that can perform database searches while
still servicing network requests, communicate to hosts, attach
to other servers using different protocols, or whatever your
needs may be.
OS/2 provides the most robust client platform for NetWare, as
well as the basis for integrating all of your network
applications.
WORKPLACE SHELL
The heart of OS/2's graphical user interface is the Workplace
Shell*. Workplace Shell is just that - a workplace for your
data and applications. With its object interface, you can
group both data and application icons in logical groupings
that can all be opened with a single selection. Full drag and
drop icons allow you to easily move, print, erase or launch
objects.
This function is extended to the network because the Workplace
Shell is LAN aware. The drag-and-drop features of the local
desktop are the same for the network, and applications on the
network. For example, printing to a LAN printer is very easy --
just drag the file onto the LAN printer icon and it will be
printed on the LAN printer.
From the same desktop, you can run OS/2, Windows, and
DOS applications all at the same time and all with true
multitasking.
MEMORY AND PROCESSING
One of OS/2's prime benefits is the removal of the DOS and
Windows 640KB addressing limit. With OS/2, applications
can address up to 512MB of memory. All memory in the
system can be used by applications without the use of time
consuming extensions like EMS or XMS for memory access.
That means faster application execution, room for more
functionality within the application, and no need for
complicated memory managers necessary to run today's
client applications.
Beyond the ability to use all this memory, the multiprocessing
capabilities of OS/2 mean that you are able to run multiple
applications or processes concurrently. With OS/2 you really
can print, fax, search a database, format a diskette and
download a file all at the same time. And, with multiple threads
available, an application can even have concurrent processing
running for itself.
Finally, OS/2's application protection helps to keep errant
programs from locking up the machine. If an application
locks up, you can simply switch to the workplace shell and
end that application.
MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT
For Multimedia needs, OS/2 provides built-in services with
Multimedia Presentation Manager/2* that require no special
hardware. The operating system also provides support for
special video, sound adapters, and video capture hardware.
MULTIPLE PROTOCOLS
If you have ever needed to add more than IPX**/SPX to your
network clients, you know there may be difficulties resulting
from the memory requirements. OS/2 is designed to handle
multiple protocols. OS/2 can easily run TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,
NetBIOS and 802.2 protocols concurrently - without adverse
memory impacts or degradation in application performance.
All of this makes the OS/2 platform a great choice for both
client and server applications.
OS/2 even provides an efficient method for connecting to
dissimilar networks. With support for multiple requesters,
you can easily configure OS/2 to communicate with LAN
Server and NetWare networks concurrently, using all the
features that each client requester offers. If you have both
LAN Server* and NetWare, OS/2 is an excellent way to
provide connectivity to both network operating systems.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND HOST ACCESS
Communications is the core of any network, and IBM offers
a vast array of communications products. Whether you need
multiple protocol support for OS/2, client to host gateways,
or remote access, IBM offers the communications solutions
to your problems.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS/3270
Personal Communications/3270 (PC/3270) is an easily
configurable program for providing host access for DOS, Windows
and Windows for Workgroups PC clients. PC/3270 clients can use
3270 coax adapters, token ring, or gateways to access the host.
Client to gateway communications can be provided by either
IPX/SPX or TCP/IP. DOS sessions can be configured for the
memory-conserving DOS CUT mode, or multi-session DFT
(Distributed Function Terminal) mode. Windows 3270 emulation is
in DFT mode, and can be configured for Graphical Data Display
Manager (GDDM*) host graphics capabilities.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2
Communications Manager/2 (CM/2) provides OS/2 users with a
comprehensive host connectivity solution. CM/2 provides
similar capability as NetWare for SAA*. With client/server
computing there are often requirements for multiple active
communications between various services, and OS/2's
multitasking capabilities provide CM/2 with a solid base for
concurrent, secure, high performance communications.
Communications Manager/2 also offers a distributed feature
providing significant savings for LAN attached workstations,
both in dollars and hard disk requirements. CM/2 offers 3270
emulation for accessing host systems, 5250 for AS/400* access,
and ASCII terminal emulation. CM/2 provides a powerful SNA
gateway, so workstations can communicate to hosts using SDLC,
X.25, ISDN, Asynch, NetBIOS and 802.2.
With support for various protocols and network connections,
multiple sessions, and host graphics capabilities, CM/2 provides
a rich environment for client to host communications. APPC
provides LU6.2 support for SNA applications, multiple concurrent
links with parallel sessions, and full support for security.
LAN RESOURCE EXTENSION AND SERVICES
LAN Resource Extension and Services (LANRES) available for
AS/400, VM and MVS, provides an interface for NetWare (versions
3.1x and 4.01) to IBM System/390 mainframes. This allows
NetWare users access to access host resources, and the ability to
provide centralized management of NetWare.
LANRES provides disk serving from S/390 disks using a set of
NLM's on the NetWare server and a disk server on the host. The
files can only be accessed by LANRES, but multiple NetWare
servers can share the same LANRES disk in read-only mode.
LANRES also provides the ability to do host to LAN and LAN to
host printing. Connections from the NetWare server to the host
can be made directly to the host processor channel for maximum
performance. Token ring or SNA gateways, SNA LU6.2, or TCP/IP
can also be used for your host connections.
LAN DISTANCE
On the road again? If you need to access your local
area network when you are away from the office, LAN Distance* is
the answer for you. LAN Distance is a software solution that
lets your portable computer or remote PC access your Netware LAN
as if it were on the network. It is the most powerful,
flexible, and easy-to-use way to connect to any network you are
authorized to access.
LAN Distance enables remote users on Windows or OS/2 PC's to
run unmodified LAN applications and have concurrent multiple
connections to the central office network or LAN-attached PCs.
LAN Distance consists of two components - the remote client and
the connection server. Any variety of connections between
remote clients and connection servers can be configured for
remote system access, LAN to LAN connections, and multi-port LAN
access.
Implemented on OS/2, the connection server is available in
either an 8-port version, or an unlimited port version.
Connections can be made via sync or async, x.25 or ISDN. Remote
clients can operate on Windows or OS/2.
LAN Distance extends your LAN applications to wide area networks
using the same LAN application programming interfaces. This
allows you to run your LAN applications remotely with complete
transparency.
LAN Distance supports all major network applications such as IBM
LAN Server, Novell Netware, Artisoft LANtastic**, Windows for
Workgroups**, Communications Manager/2, PC/3270, TCP/IP, DB2/2,
Person to Person, Lotus** Notes** and many others. LAN Distance
acts as a remote bridge from your remote client, and provides
full support for NetBIOS, 802.2, IPX and IP protocols over the
remote connection.
With integrated security features like password configuration
and automatic call-back, LAN Distance can provide your users
with remote connectivity while protecting your network from
intruders. LAN Distance offers the best in remote access
solutions for your remote connectivity needs.
***********************************************************************
DATABASE
At the heart of most business applications is the database.
Ranging from the simple to the complex, databases allow
you to store information in a logical manner for reporting,
query, and application usage. Data access is critical to the
success of any company, and IBM has the widest range of
products to help customers manage their data, from PC to LAN,
mini and mainframe.
DATABASE 2 OS/2
Powerful and robust relational databases are key to the
success of moving more and more mission critical, personal
productivity and line of business applications to client/server
networks. As the inventor of relational database technology,
IBM systems currently manage more terabytes of data in
relational databases than any other vendor.
Database 2* OS/2 (DB2/2*) is the latest in 32-bit relational SQL
databases, and is compatible with DB2* on the host, and SQL/400*
on the AS/400. DB2/2 is based on client/server technology,
which moves much of the file processing to the database server.
This reduces the need for powerful clients and removes much of
the network load associated with non-distributed databases.
DB2/2 clients are available for DOS, Windows and OS/2, with an
OS/2 based server.
DB2/2 provides a wealth of features such as:
- Roll Forward Recovery to protect data in case of system or
media failure
- Referential Integrity to insure consistency of data values
between related columns in different tables.
- Query Manager or command line interfaces
- Support for IPX/SPX between clients and servers
- Wide range of third-party support
- Support for applications written in C, COBOL, FORTRAN and
REXX.
DISTRIBUTED DATABASE CONNECTION SERVICES/2
The Distributed Database Connection Services/2* (DDCS/2) LAN
gateway provides a Distributed Relation Database Architecture*
(DRDA*) link from DOS, OS/2, and Windows databases to host
databases via APPC. This transparent link between client and
host allows users to connect, access, update host databases,
allowing customers to implement a client/server solution for
access to their data.
***********************************************************************
SYSTEMS AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT
With business critical applications deployed on your
network, monitoring and diagnosing network problems quickly and
easily is critical. And when the system goes down, you need to
be able to recover quickly to minimize costly downtime. Whether
that means restoring a backup of your data, or finding a down
network link, IBM can help. IBM's system management products
and various storage management solutions can help keep your
network at peak operating efficiency, and help you get it
running again if problems do arise.
LAN NETVIEW MANAGEMENT UTILITIES FOR OS/2
LAN NetView* Management Utilities (LMU) is an OS/2 based set of
services that aid systems management of NetWare 3.11, NetWare
4.01, and LAN Server networks. LMU is a great solution for
small LANs, businesses and workgroups because it is easy to use,
and has a standard set of functions targeted for the small LAN.
LMU provides management of operations, configuration,
performance and faults. Using a graphical display of the
network and management applications, LMU can also collect asset
information in an OS/2 database. LMU can operate by itself, or
as part of NetView for OS/2.
Configuration management collects product information
about OS/2, DOS, Windows and Macintosh workstations, as well
as NetWare and LAN Server servers. Alerts can be configured
when configurations change.
Operation management provides the ability to remotely
execute programs and procedures at OS/2, and Windows
workstations, or NetWare servers. Program execution for
NetWare and the workstations can be scheduled. In
addition, OS/2 and NetWare systems can be shutdown and
rebooted remotely.
The performance management system monitors IPX/SPX
layers for workstations, server volume information, and
server performance data, as well as a variety of OS/2 and
LAN Server performance data collection. This information
can be collected in an OS/2 database and can be configured
to send alerts when thresholds are exceeded.
LAN NetView Management Utilities for OS/2 provides a rich
set of systems management function for managing both NetWare
and IBM LANs in a single, easy to use solution.
NETVIEW FOR OS/2
For administrators, IBM NetView for OS/2 is an industry-
standards-based managing system platform for creating and
running systems management applications. Standard applications
and agents are included so you can immediately begin managing
your environment.
LAN Server, NetWare, OS/2 1.3/2.X, IBM DOS 5.0/6.1, MS-DOS**
5.0/6.0, Windows 3.0/3.1, and Microsoft NT** are all supported
right out of the box. Other critical network devices such as
hubs, routers, database servers, communications servers, and
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) devices are supported.
The common user interface for NetView for OS/2 is provided by
the Management Desk component, which presents system and network
resources as graphical objects on the display. This provides a
convenient, object-oriented method for performing operations.
The benefits of NetView for OS/2 are improved availability of
network resources, greater efficiency for administrators,
reduced costs over the running life of the LAN, and better
service for all network users.
SAVE UTILITY/2
For the small business and small networks, Save Utility/2 is
a great solution for storage needs. Save Utility/2 backs up
all workstations and servers in your network; up to 250 per Save
Utility/2 server. With support for OS/2, DOS, hidden files,
long file names, and extended attributes, it provides complete
automated and unattended backup of the data on your network.
Backups can be configured for full, incremental or progressive,
and you can restore single files, multiple files,
subdirectories, and entire disks either at the end node or
remotely by the administrator.
Using a forwarding method from workstations and servers to
the Save Utility/2 server (via NetBIOS or IPX/SPX), the
Save Utility/2 server provides a single point of
administration for activity, logs, and controls in your
network.
ADSTAR DISTRIBUTED STORAGE MANAGER/2
For more diverse networks, ADSTAR* Distributed Storage Manager/2
(ADSM/2), provides distributed storage management services for
automated backup/restore from multiple types of workstations and
servers. ADSM/2 supports a wide variety of communications
protocols, and is designed to promote data availability, storage
management, and data access across heterogeneous network
environments.
ADSM/2 provides operational flexibility by allowing users to
decide when, how often, and what data to backup/archive. It
provides productivity gains by automating the necessary
system operations in an easy-to-use fashion, and keeps track
of all activity for reporting purposes.
The clients supported include DOS, OS/2, Macintosh, NetWare,
Windows, AIX* and many other UNIX**-based clients. To handle
connections to these platforms, ADSM supports a variety of
protocols including Advanced Program to program Communications
(APPC), IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, TCP/IP, and Named Pipes.
ADSM/2 is designed to simplify and reduce the workstation
user and LAN administrator's effort when managing backup
and storage. ADSM/2 is one of a family of scalable servers
to accommodate growth of storage needs on different
platforms. Those platforms include AIX/6000*, AS/400, VM
and MVS servers.
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GROUPWARE
Connecting personal computers together in a network has
brought about an entire software industry known as
groupware. These products are used to help a group of people
become more effective. IBM offers a combination of groupware
productivity solutions that represent some of the best in the
industry.
LOTUS NOTES
Lotus Notes is a groupware application used to create and
share information among users. Notes can be used for document
management, tracking, project management, distribution of
information, or free form discussions. With the ability to
integrate text, graphics, photos, spreadsheet data and
documents, Notes makes and ideal reference platform for tracking
information that contains several parts.
Integrated conferencing, broadcast dissemination, executive
information systems, and mail enabled applications are just a
few of the many uses of Notes. With its dial-in features,
outbound fax support, gateways to cc:Mail, MHS and other
mail systems, Notes can connect even the largest networks
together for information sharing.
Notes uses distributed and automatically replicated
databases, with Remote System Access (RSA) security encryption
of messages. Originally designed for OS/2, Notes for OS/2 will
also integrate and operate with other Notes platforms, such as
NetWare, and can operate using IPX/SPX protocols.
LOTUS CC:MAIL
One of the most widely used groupware applications is
electronic mail. In fact, many networks are installed for the
purpose of making this valuable tool available. Lotus cc:Mail**
is a standard in the electronic mail industry, and is available
for DOS, Windows, OS/2 and Macintosh clients. Remote mail
capabilities make cc:Mail a natural for companies with people on
the road, or with the need to access mail from home.
cc:Mail provides features for the management of mail data
storage, several administrative reporting options, and
gateways to connect your mail users with SMTP (Simple
Mail Transfer Protocol as used on the Internet), PROFS*,
Novell MHS compatible systems, and more.
PERSON TO PERSON
Person to Person* allows you to use the network instead of the
airport for company meetings. This product allows people to
work together more easily by adding a new dimension to their
telephone conferences -- computer assisted desktop conferencing.
Screens from typical PC applications like word processors,
spreadsheets and graphics can be shared with others in remote
locations without leaving the office. All participants can see
the same information at the same time, making work sessions more
convenient, efficient and effective. Optional video capability
can be added to view and transmit live video.
Person to Person is available in both OS/2 and Windows versions,
and can interoperate across platforms. Up to 8 users can share
data and video across a wide variety of networks, including
NetBIOS, IPX, TCP/IP, SNA, Asynch and ISDN.
The main feature of Person to Person is called the Chalkboard.
It provides "What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get" capability for
interactive real-time collaboration. The chalkboard is the key
tool used to share application data with other participants.
TIME AND PLACE/2
Time and Place/2 (TaP/2) is a calendar application for
networks. Using a Time and Place server, clients on DOS,
Windows and OS/2 workstations can perform group
scheduling of people and resources. TaP/2 integrates free
time search, notification to other TaP/2 users and to non-
TaP/2 users via a VIM (vendor independent messaging)
interface to mail systems.
TaP/2 supports IPX, NetBIOS and TCP/IP connections from
the server to the clients, and can be configured with a
gateway to OfficeVision* on the host to integrate host-based
calendars.
In addition to standard scheduling features (free time search,
repeating events, configurable print formats, alarms and
others), TaP/2 also offers a todo list and a memo area. With
its rich features and host affinity, TaP/2 offers a great
calendaring and scheduling solution for all sizes of networks.
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WHAT TO DO NEXT
For more information on how IBM LAN software can make your
network more productive, simply call 1-800-IBM-CALL (1-800-426-
2255) in the U.S., 1-800-565-SW4U (1-800-565-7948) in Canada, or
contact your local IBM office or reseller. You can also obtain
a free copy of the IBM LAN Software Buyer's Guide by calling
1-800-IBM-CALL in the U.S.
There is a group of independent vendors, known as the BESTeam*,
who have a business partnership with IBM to provide technical
services for IBM products. This group consists of consultants,
selected aggregators and distributors, value added resellers,
systems integrators and network integrators. To locate a
BESTeam member for your company, please call 1-312-245-7846 in
the U.S., or 1-800-465-7999 Ext. 371 in Canada.