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NT vs. NetWare: File Services Grand Prix

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Performance is a primary criterion for evaluating file servers. Which operating system--NT Server 4.0 or NetWare 4.1--captures a decisive victory on the file-sharing performance racetrack? The margin of the victory may surprise you.


Windows NT Paging Fundamentals

By Christa Anderson, 11/01/1997

Learn how NT's paging file works, what it does, and why you need it.

Network Printing Over TCP/IP

By William Wong, 11/01/1997

Install and access printers from anywhere in your network. Find out how to connect two popular network printers using TCP/IP.

The Lab Guys Feel Nostalgic

By John Enck, 11/01/1997

Like recent remakes of popular '70s sitcoms into '90s movies, the new NT technology incorporates golden oldie technologies with an appropriate NT spin. The Lab Guys explain how ...

LVS 4500 RAID Storage System

By Brian Gallagher, 11/01/1997

The LVS 4500 stores and retrieves data on multiple host platforms.

NET Commands

By Michael D. Reilly, 11/01/1997

With an understanding of the NET commands, you can establish network connections, add users and computers to a domain, and start and stop network services.

The Benchmarking Speedway

By Carlos Bernal, 11/01/1997

Hardware and software in the "Windows NT Magazine" Lab's test environment.

Workstation Virus Scanning Software-Antivirus

By Jonathan Chau, 11/01/1997

Protect yourself at all times with today's batch of antivirus software.

A Dynamic Duo: Microsoft Exchange and the X.400 Connnector

By Bill Kilcullen, 11/01/1997

Installing and configuring the X.400 connector instead of the site connector in Microsoft Exchange can be worth your while.

Migrating from NetWare to NT

By Ed Koop, 11/01/1997

The Migration Tool for NetWare is just what you need to simplify moving your NetWare file servers over to NT. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how to use this utility.

WebBoard 2.0

By Michael P. Deignan, 11/01/1997

WebBoard 2.0 from O'Reilly Software lets Web masters host both message-based conferences and online chat sessions via Web pages.

LDAP and the Future of Directory Services, Part 2

By Craig Zacker, 11/01/1997

This conclusion of a two-part article examines how Netscape, Novell, and Microsoft implement LDAP in their directory service solutions.

Small Business Server Brings Big Opportunities

By Mark Smith, 11/01/1997

Many small businesses can benefit from the same level of technology that mid-and large-sized companies enjoy today.

Reader to Reader - November 1997

By Readers, 11/01/1997

Share your NT discoveries, comments, problems, solutions, and experiences with products and reach out to other Windows NT Magazine readers (including Microsoft).

Inside NT's Interrupt Handling

By Mark Russinovich, 11/01/1997

One of NT's primary responsibilities is interfacing a computer to its peripheral devices via interrupts. Find out how NT and NT device drivers process interrupts, how that ...

Active Directory

By Mark Minasi, 11/01/1997

The Active Directory will change how NT handles user accounts, domains, trust relationships, browsing, and security, to name a few items. Here's how Active Directory will fix the ...

Backup Software for Your Network

By Brian Gallagher, 11/01/1997

Pick the software that has the functionality and features you need.

Microtest's Turnkey Solution

By Brian Gallagher, 11/01/1997

A review of DiscPort Executive's CD-ROM server system.

LapLink for Windows NT, 7.5

By Michael P. Deignan, 11/01/1997

LapLink 7.5 from Traveling Software offers numerous advanced features, including file transfer over network connections and remote control of remote computer systems.

Windows NT Server 4 Unleashed

By Ben Rothke, 11/01/1997

Taming the beast and taking control of the NT network.

WINport 6.0

By Michael P. Deignan, 11/01/1997

WINport 6.0 from LANSource Technologies is a modem-sharing program that includes both a server component and client components.

NT News Network

By Tony Redmond, 11/01/1997

This department focuses on what's new in operating systems, hardware, software, support, scalability, the enterprise and Windows NT's take on the trends in the marketplace.

MCI's Call Centers Move to NT 4.0

By Tom Greer, 11/01/1997

MCI's migration is already producing results, such as increased productivity and greatly reduced downtime.

Use ADSI with WSH

By Sakari Kouti, 11/01/1997

Steps to write with WSH.

An Interview with Craig Ashapa

By Tom Greer, 11/01/1997

Craig Ashapa's thoughts about MCI's migration to Windows NT 4.0.

LDAP Clients and Directory Services

By Craig Zacker, 11/01/1997

Adding, browsing, or modifying directory entries.

Create a Virtual Private Network with RRAS

By Douglas Toombs, 11/01/1997

The new Routing and Remote Access Service lets you link servers over the Internet in a Virtual Private Network.

Can You Use DNS Instead of WINS?

By Darren Mar-Elia, 11/01/1997

The question of whether you can use Domain Name System (DNS) instead of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) has come up frequently.

Implementing Enterprisewide WINS

By Darren Mar-Elia, 11/01/1997

Dig deep into WINS-look at how it works, how to design a large-scale WINS implementation, and how to troubleshoot WINS.

Open File Manager

By Bob Chronister, 11/01/1997

Open File Manager (OFM) is a server-side software driver that solves a notorious problem with backup-backing up open files.

SessionXpress 1.0

By Michael P. Deignan, 11/01/1997

SessionXpress 1.0 from XcelleNet is a Web-browser-based push/pull delivery and systems management utility.

DiscPort Executive 2.0

By Brian Gallagher, 11/01/1997

Microtest's DiscPort Executive 2.0 enhances NT's file-sharing capabilities with numerous CD-ROM-specific functions.

NT vs. NetWare: File Service Grand Prix

By Carlos Bernal, 11/01/1997

After running race after race and watching one NOS leave the other in the dust, the Lab awards the checkered flag to...

Ask Dr. Bob Your NT Questions

By Bob Chronister, 11/01/1997

Minimize the number of browser elections held in NT, decipher TCP/IP ports, eliminate that Shut Down button, and learn about NetBIOS running on TCP/IP in NT.

Building an Automated Mass Ping Utility

By Michael Otey, 11/01/1997

Here's a simple utility that you can build with VB to monitor your network systems and provide a continuously updated report on available systems and systems you cannot contact.

UARCO Gets Thin

By Tom Greer, 11/01/1997

Find out how early-adopter UARCO deployed thin-client/server computing as the framework for successfully reengineering its business processes.

Web Structure and Infrastructure

By T.J. Harty, 11/01/1997

Having the biggest, baddest server does not necessarily guarantee a high-performance Web site. Find out what you need to consider when selecting hardware for your Web site.

Automating NT Administration with Scripts

By Bob Wells, 11/01/1997

Use scripts to make your enterprise network run more efficiently.

EXTRA! Personal Client 6.3

By Tom Stearns, 11/01/1997

Attachmate's EXTRA! Personal Client 6.3 has everything you need to attach Windows clients to IBM systems, UNIX systems, and more.

Questions, Answers, and Tips About SQL Server

By Karen Watterson, 11/01/1997

Monitor transaction logs from SQL Server, learn when you must log on to NT before SQL Server, find out how SQL Server handles the Year 2000, move passwords between databases, ...

An Interview with UARCO

By Tom Greer, 11/01/1997

UARCO's sales and order fulfillment centers move to Windows NT.

Manage Directory Resources with Active Directory Services Interface

By Sakari Kouti, 11/01/1997

You don't need different SDKs or different APIs to program for multiple network environments.

Scripting Languages for NT

By Bob Wells, 11/01/1997

Samples and features of NT Scripting Languages.


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