Advantages of Netware over Win98 SE

[dll76]

Good day!
I would like to convert our peer to peer Win98SE to Client/Server setup coz we also have an application running. I will need to prove that Netware is a better setup. Kindly help me name some features and advantages of going into Netware.
Thanks in advance.

PS
what are Netware's advantages over Win2K server and Linux server?

 

[dball63]

your best bet would be to look at

http://www.novell.com

David Ball CNE, MCSE

 

[summoner]

These 2 links should keep you busy for a while.

http://www.novell.com/coolsolutions/netware/features/a_demo_w2k_nw6.html

http://www.hanug.org/special-10-00.htm

 

[Provogeek]

PS

Linux can promise 24x7x365 uptime, Windows can't
Linux is free, NetWare & Windows are not
Netware is a faster file server than Windows
Netware is easier to use than Linux
NetWare is the best proven file&print server on the market
NetWare can promise 24x7x365 uptime, Windows can't
Windows has more applications than NetWare
Windows is the easiest OS to manage

All three have their place in a Network. Windows is one of the best applications server and has the most programs (easier to write to). The nice thing about going with Novell is that NDS is cross platform.

Also, remember that the most stable and most secure systems are worthless when not setup and maintained correctly.

Brent Schmidt CNE, Network +
Senior Network Engineer
provogeek@hotmail.com
East Bay, California; USA

 

[rudis]

Im totally OK with Provogeek and I want to add only one thing:

The constant and evident troubles of viruses, DoS and security-holes on Windows-machines is hardly known on Netware. We have Netwareserver for ten years and had no real dangers and no trouble at all yet - though not using any effective virus-protection except of not using Windows.

Rüdiger Saile
D. Aldinger GmbH
Germany

 

[michigan]

dll76 -

Interesting situation you have. First off, lets define a couple items:

1) How many computers/users are we talkin' bout? If you have less then 10 users (actually 5 is more realistic) perhaps a Netware network is NOT the way to go.

2) What 'application' do you have running? Is it a shared program on 1 PC? Is it a super big program, tiny little program . . . winamp?

3) Sometimes "proving" a network solution can bite ya in the a$$ too. The last thing you want to do is "prove" how good Netware is, (or Linux, Win2K) finalize the approval, then come setup time, your like ". . .uh, ok. What NLM? HAM? ABEND, ActiveDir?, RedHat, GnomeShellSTR?"
-- then EVERYONE in the office gives you 'that' look! :S --

Provo's comment said it best, "...systems are worthless when not setup and maintained correctly." There's a lot more to it then just pluggin it in.

I would suggest simply calling your local Novell rep. More then likely they will have a MCNE or CNE on staff. They could set up a time to meet with you, look over your current setup, and realistically provide you with both the pros and cons for developing your first Netware environment. One big factor to inform your superiors of is the learning curve. Whether you go Netware, Linux or Win2k, or even the new Win.NET server, if you are going to be the one maintaining this network, you will need good support, cooperation and training.

Good luck dll!