Network Hardware and Software Work Hand in Hand; Improve Compatibility with Novell's Guide to Networking Hardware

Business Wire, Oct 1, 1998

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1998--A good system administrator knows all about software, its configuration, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Yet, a great system administrator also understands hardware. In his new book, Novell's Guide to Networking Hardware, author Kevin Shafer says, "As a network administrator, you can be extremely proficient at knowing where to go in the operating system to tweak settings for optimal performance. If you know the fundamentals of how hardware works, your customizing becomes more efficient and less risky, because changes made without this understanding may degrade network performance."

The book is dedicated to giving administrators a comprehensive understanding of how hardware affects a network, how software and hardware interact and how to make informed decisions when purchasing new hardware.

In addition to providing better hardware understanding, the book contains a complete reference that details recommendations of the Novell "Yes, Tested and Approved" certification program. The program tests and evaluates products from hardware vendors for Novell software compatibility. Readers will find: -0-

--   Detailed information on how hardware works
--   Information on servers, storage devices and peripherals
--   Key terms and concepts that will enhance understanding of the
     hardware/software relationship
--   More than 5,000 products reviewed including requirements,
     descriptions and specifications
--   Helpful appendices that cover ASCII character sets and
     conversions, as well as lists of vendors whose equipment has
     been certified for use on Novell's software
--   A companion CD-ROM containing a complete listing of driver files,
     support modules and adapter configuration files

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