Chapter 12 Reading assignment n From “Running Linux”, on reserve at PSU Main library (2-hour checkout) Chapter 1 (pages 1 through 41)Chapter 1 (pages 1 through 41) omit the section from “Software Features” in the middle of page 9 through “the X Window System” in the middle of page 14omit the section from “Software Features” in the middle of page 9 through “the X Window System” in the middle of page 14 Personal author: Welsh, Matt. Title: Running Linux / Matt Welsh and Lar Kaufman. Edition: 1st ed. Imprint: Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly & Associates, Physical desc: xxii, 575 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p ) and index. Held by: PSU-MAIN ISBN: Title subject: Linux. Subject: Operating systems (Computers) Personal author: Kaufman, Lar. PSU-MAIN CALL NUMBER COPY MATERIAL LOCATION 1)QA76.76.O63 W BOOK RESERVE

Chapter 12 Chapter 12: Interoperating with Novell NetWare

Chapter 12 Learning Objectives n Explain general characteristics of Novell NetWare n Explain the options for interoperating between NetWare and NT Server n Set up Windows NT as a NetWare client and a gateway to NetWare continued

Chapter 12 Learning Objectives n Set up printing using NetWare printers n Migrate a NetWare server to a Windows NT Server continued

Chapter 12 An Overview of Novell NetWare n Previously, very popular network operating system F losing market share of late … F … which hurts technical feasibility however, down does not mean out!however, down does not mean out! n Provides similar services to Windows NT using different tools and management techniques F you’ll hear the same thing about Linux next week continued

Chapter 12 An Overview of Novell NetWare n Manages server access using accounts and groups u 3.x: Bindery contains information about user accounts, groups, printers, security u 4.x: Uses single database (Novell Directory Services or NDS) for all NetWare servers on same network continued

Chapter 12 An Overview of Novell NetWare n Authenticates user accounts through an account name and password n Stores files and applications in directory tree structure n Controls access to directories, files, and applications through property rights, attributes, access rights, and trustee assignments continued

Chapter 12 An Overview of Novell NetWare n Offers network printing through print queues using capture commands to direct print jobs to specific queues u “capture” in NetWare is like mapping a print share in NT n Contains boot and operating system files on Sys: volume u Bindery or NDS files, system files, user utilities, mail files, space for spool print files continued

Chapter 12 An Overview of Novell NetWare n Uses IPX/SPX to communicate between servers and client workstations n Uses NetWare Core Protocol (NCP) for applications to access NetWare server services n 3.x and 4.x can have enhanced services loaded to link into operating system through NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) continued

Chapter 12 An Overview of Novell NetWare n 4.x offers stability and adds the Virtual Loadable Module (VLM) for server network communications with clients n Uses ODI drivers for communications that combine multiple protocols n Offers Client32 for communications between NetWare and 32-bit operating systems

Chapter 12 Connectivity Options n Install the Client Service for NetWare (CSNW) or Novell Client32 n Set up an NT server as a NetWare gateway using Gateway Service for NetWare (GSNW) n Migrate NetWare accounts and files to a Windows NT server

Chapter 12 Setting Up Microsoft Windows NT Server as a Novell NetWare Client n CSNW allows Windows NT computers to connect as clients to NetWare servers n Client requirements u Client Service for NetWare u NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport u NWLink NetBIOS

Chapter 12 Creating a Gateway to Novell NetWare n GSNW provides connectivity to NetWare resources for NT servers and NT clients via a gateway u Gateway: Software or hardware that converts data from one format to another for an entire network n Before installing GSNW, make sure that no NetWare redirector is already set up

Chapter 12 Advantages of Gateways n Advantages u Reduces network traffic of multiple protocols u Reduces complexity of client configuration u Best suited for light or occasional NetWare access u Little knowledge of NetWare required e.g. if you already know NT Servere.g. if you already know NT Server

Chapter 12 Limitations of Gateways n Limitations u All users are aggregated into a single virtual NetWare account; all users have same rights and privileges u Only one gateway allowed per NT server machine u Can become a bottleneck

Chapter 12 Migrating from NetWare to Windows NT Server n Use if you want to retire the NetWare server n Simplifies network and server management only one OS to maintainonly one OS to maintain n Reduces network congestion n Migration Tool for NetWare can transfer accounts, groups, directories (folders), files, and account set up information

Chapter 12 Migrating from NetWare to Windows NT Server n Accounts and groups are automatically added to the domain in which the NT server resides u Account information is recorded to the SAM and is replicated to all BDCs in the domain

Chapter 12 Elements of the Migration n Transfer information from only one NetWare server at a time n Take an inventory of security setup, account setup, and group setup n Determine where files and folders will be moved to n Identify directories and files that should not be migrated continued

Chapter 12 Elements of the Migration n Identify print queues that need to be reproduced n Identify any setups you would like to change n Determine a time for migration that will have the least impact on users n Back up the NetWare server and the Windows NT server before starting

Chapter 12 NetWare File Access Rights Converted to NTFS File Permissions

Chapter 12 NetWare Directory Access Rights Converted to NTFS Folder Permissions

Chapter 12 Before Starting the Migration n Provide users with training about the changes they will encounter n Be sure all users have instructions about how to reconfigure their work- stations for new protocols, drive mappings, and printers n Develop a testing plan

Chapter 12 Implementing the Migration n Selecting the source and destination servers for migration

Chapter 12 Implementing the Migration n Migration Tool for NetWare dialog box

Chapter 12 Chapter Summary n Microsoft recognizes the need to interoperate with NetWare servers by offering CSNW and GSNW -- services which provide the ability for a Windows NT server to access a NetWare server as a client in order to copy files, run applications, or remotely manage a NetWare server. continued

Chapter 12 Chapter Summary n GSNW can make NetWare files and directories available to NT Server clients and can enable sharing of printers. n Migration Tool for NetWare provides the ability to transfer accounts, groups, folders, and files from a NetWare server to a Windows NT server. continued

Chapter 12 Chapter Summary n Migration can represent a cost savings in terms of reducing the equipment costs, operating system costs, network traffic, and administrative costs of maintaining different network operating systems.