Novell Netware 5.1

I have used Novell Netware from version 4.1 and all have been great but also had their share of bugs and annoyances (admittedaly dealt with quickly by a quick update) but after installing 5.1 it is almost immediately clear that it is superior to them all - and that includes 5! It introduces TCP connections to the servers whereas before it was IPX and there are less abends. It does require a more powerful server to run but that is a trend that is seen throughout the whole computing industry. It has ironed out all the downsides of 5 and introduced new features as well. the price is still hefty but again no more than NT. This is the only real solution ...  Read the complete review

** Reading the comments on this review, I thought I would try and make it more meaningful for all *** I have been a network admin for about 9 years now. I have used Netware from version 3.1 to 5.1 and NT from 3.1 to 4.0 and now Windows 2000, HP UNIX to Linux to Solaris as well. I have always liked Netware, having spent a long time on NT, I still do have a warm spot for it. The major advantage of Netware is NDS (Netware Directory Service) over NT's flat 'shared folders' view seen in 'Network Neighborhood'. Users and resources can be placed in the NDS 'Tree' in a logical grouping for resource sharing and allocation. For ...  Read the complete review

Novell brings its networking knowledge and expertise to a variety of products, providing you with the services you need to maintain and evolve your network with its lastest release of Netware. Netware 5.1 is the number one platform for your network and your internet-enabled business. It turns your server-class PC into a high-performance network server, providing connectivity among personal computers, printers, mass storage devices, and the internet. NetWare 5.1 gives you superior management and control of your entire network and internet servers, by offering the following key advantages: A fast reliable, and manageable networking platform for both ...  Read the complete review