Mix of solutions creates solid foundation for networking
NetWare 5 incorporates several powerful tools and solutions that deliver what Novell describes as the Total Value Network. The following are some of the features in this new operating system.
Novell Directory Services (NDS): The world's leading global directory service for the entire network. NDS provides a multiple-platform, distributed network directory service with seamless, global access to resources on corporate networks, intranets or the Internet. NDS in NetWare 5 incorporates WAN Traffic Manager, Catalog Services and support for LDAP v3.
Domain Name Servers (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) are integrated with NDS: NetWare 5 is the first to offer DNS/DHCP services integrated with a directory which ties network resources together into a single, trusted system.
Z.E.N.works (Zero Effort Networking for users) Desktop Management Tool Suite: Provides functionality for application distribution and management, workstation management, and workstation administration.
Console One: This brings Java-based GUI management to the NetWare server console. By leveraging Novell Directory Services (NDS), ConsoleOne provides administrators with flexible, role-based administration. This common framework is Internet-standards based (Java, IP, LDAP, SSL) and integrates Java applets and snap-ins allowing developers to build network management solutions with a common look and feel.
Oracle8 for NetWare: NetWare 5 includes a 5-user version of Oracle8 for NetWare.