Novell’s NetWare 6 is the Net Services software solution that brings one Net accessibility to networked environments. But, you may ask, isn’t NetWare 6 just a new version of the NetWare operating system workhorse? Why would I want to upgrade my stable, reliable NetWare network to NetWare 6? What’s so special about NetWare 6? This AppNote provides an overview of the new and enhanced features in NetWare 6 that make it a compelling upgrade for existing customers and an attractive choice for new network installations | What s New in NetWare 6 A Features Overview Feature Article I NOVELL APPNOTES Kevin Burnett Senior Research Engineer Novell AppNotes kburnett@novell. com Portions of this AppNote were taken from the NetWare 6 White Paper available at http nw6launch . Novell s NetWare 6 is the Net Services software solution that brings one Net accessibility to networked environments. But you may ask isn t NetWare 6 just a new version of the NetWare operating system workhorse Why would I want to upgrade my stable reliable NetWare network to NetWare 6 What s so special about NetWare 6 This AppNote provides an overview of the new and enhanced features in NetW are 6 that make it a compelling upgrade for existing customers and an attractive choice for new network installations. Contents Introduction Major New Features in NetW are 6 Enhanced NetWare Features Conclusion Topics network operating system NetWare features NetWare upgrades Products NetWare 6 Audience network installers and administrators Level beginning Prerequisite Skills familiarity with NetWare Operating System NetWare 6 Tools none Sample Code no 4 appnotes Novell Introduction NetWare 6 is the first release of Novell s venerable network operating system to come out since the one Net vision was announced last year. In keeping with this vision NetWare 6 provides non-stop access to networked information. It enables you to work across all types of networks and all leading operating environments as a single network. NetWare 6 gives you constant access to all network services from a variety of devices ranging from desktop and laptop computers to cellular phones and handheld devices. Plus you can access network resources across all types of networks corporate and public wired to wireless see Figure 1 . Figure 1 NetWare 6 plays a key role in Novell s one Net vision. So why install or upgrade to NetWare 6 For starters it offers you enhanced file print and directory services 32x32-way .
