NetWare v. Windows NT
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When mainframe and minicomputers provided the backbone of business computing, there were essentially networked environments in the sense that "dumb" terminals shared access to a single processor (the minicomputer or mainframe), printer (or printers) and other peripheral devices. Files could be shared among users because they were stored on the same machine. Electrical and operational connections were available in common and shared applications, and implementation of new hardware, software and users was a simple task so long as a single vendor was used. With the proliferation of microcomputers in the business environment, information became distributed, located on the various hard drives attached to personal computers in an office, and difficult for other users to access. Today, network systems which connect disparate hardware, software and peripherals are commonplace, but the communication program which makes using these systems has not kept up with the demand for such environments, although a number of companies are now participating in the field. This research considers two of the most popular network operating systems (NOS), NetWare by Novell and Windows NT by Microsoft, and considers which is appropriate for business applications.Operating systems are the interface between individual programs and the user. Through the operating system, the user is able to name files, move them and otherwise manipulate them, and issue comman
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uch as DOS, Macintosh, Unix, OS/2 and Windows 3.x as well as Windows 95) should be supported given the diversity of most network environments and to offer the greatest flexibility to systems. Remote-access and Internet-access is also important since many users in networked environments use the network to access systems outside their own environments.
Other criteria to be considered when choosing a NOS system is the after-sale support and the acceptance of the product in the market. After-sale support is important because any product is likely to require assistance for its users regardless of how well designed it is. Both Novell and Microsoft have a variety of support programs available, including 24-hour telephone support as well as support through Internet sources.
Novell's Web site offers fax-back service and a list of frequently asked questions (although they are not identified as FAQs) and an extensive help facility for all of its products. The support page can be reached directly, and provides comprehensive support information. If the user cannot resolve technical support issues over the Internet, telephone support is available.
Microsoft has an extensive Web site which is also easy to use and largely intuitive. It
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Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page)
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