Brandon Friedman wrote:
> Hi there
>
> Anne Anderson wrote:
>
> >We're attempting to build a gateway/server with e-smith at
> a school site that already >uses a netware 3.12 server,
> though has no internet access.
>
> >Will this work? How difficult?
>
> >Regards,
>
> >Anne Anderson
>
> We have successfully setup a E-smith server at school running
> Netware 4.x. They only use it for proxy & DHCP (at this
> stage!).
>
> The installation is easy, all you need to do is add TCP/IP to
> the w/stations. You will need to add client for MS networks if
> you plan to use Samba shares.
>
> I don't recommend tryingto upgrade Netware 3.x to use TCP/IP -
> I am not sure if it can be done.
>
> Are you looking to remove the Netware server??? What will be
> the use of the E-smith server????
>
> Also remember any network overhaul requires a fair amount of
> planning - don't just jump right into it!!
>
> Regards Brandon
>
Good comments Brandon. I'd also suggest that unless the Netware 3.12 server is still required for a specific Novell only reason, there may be no 'real' need to continue to use Novell. The e-smith server does a great job acting as a simple file/print server. Of course there may be 'politics' behind the decision to keep the Novell and add the e-smith server which is not worth messing with. Having said that, it is much easier administering one server then two. As for disaster recovery, the e-smith server is the clear winner when combined with a good tape backup system.
Regards,
Darrell
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