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17.3 Coexistence and Migration of File Services
Storing shared data on network servers is only half of the picture. The other half is making it
possible for users of Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX/Linux workstations to access the data. In
some networks, the installation of special software is permitted on the workstations to provide client
access. Others require users to be able to access shared data without installing extra software on the
workstation.
This section discusses migration of the following services:
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Section 17.3.1, “Novell Client (NCP),” on page 191
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Section 17.3.2, “NetStorage,” on page 191
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Section 17.3.3, “Novell AFP,” on page 192
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Section 17.3.4, “Novell CIFS,” on page 192
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Section 17.3.5, “Novell iFolder 3.8,” on page 192
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Section 17.3.6, “Samba,” on page 192
17.3.1 Novell Client (NCP)
Novell Client for Windows is the long-standing software solution for providing NCP access to
NetWare data from Windows workstations. The Novell Client extends the capabilities of Windows
desktops to access the full range of Novell services, such as authentication to eDirectory, network
browsing and service resolution, and secure file system access. It supports traditional Novell
protocols such as NCP, RSA, and NDAP, and it interoperates with open protocols such as LDAP. For
more information on the Novell Client for Windows, see the
Novell Client 4.91 SP5 for Windows
XP/2003 Installation and Administration Guide .
The Novell Client for Linux provides these same services for Linux workstations. For more
information on the Novell Client for Linux, see the
Novell Client 2.0 SP3 for Linux Administration
Guide .
Because NCP is now available on Linux, Novell Client users can attach to OES 2 servers as easily as
they have been able to attach to NetWare servers. The NCP Server for Linux enables support for
login script, mapping drives to OES 2 servers, and other services commonly associated with Novell
Client access.
For more information on NCP Server for Linux, see the OES 2 SP3: NCP Server for Linux
Administration Guide .
17.3.2 NetStorage
NetStorage provides Web access to the files and directories on OES 2 servers from browsers and
Web-enabled devices such as PDAs.
Because NetStorage is a service that facilitates access to file services in various locations but doesn't
actually store files, there are no coexistence or migration issues to consider.
For more information about NetStorage, see the NW 6.5 SP8: NetStorage Administration Guide or
the OES 2 SP3: NetStorage Administration Guide .