A Magician's Bag of Tricks; Novell's NetWare 5 Administrator's Handbook Makes Network Administration Seem Like Magic

Business Wire, Jan 13, 1999

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 1999--In any company, the network administrator toils behind the scenes to make everything work seamlessly. Whatever you call it: knack, voodoo, magic, or skill, the network administrator uses many resources to keep the network going. One of those resources is Novell's NetWare(R) 5 Administrator's Handbook by Kelly J.P. Lindberg. An essential reference for anyone who wants to install, configure and maintain a NetWare 5 network, this Novell Press(TM) title covers the significant changes from NetWare 4.11/intraNetWare.

Designed to be a vital tool for the administrator, it provides instant access to concise, comprehensive information on commands, utilities, syntax, and parameter settings. It is also packed with lists, tables and installation procedures. The Handbook is organized so that you can find the information you need quickly and easily. Each chapter begins with an "Instant Access" page that highlights the utilities and commands needed to complete the task in question. Readers will find complete coverage of Novell Directory Services(R)(NDS(TM)), IP services, Novell Distributed Print Services(TM), Z.E.N.works(TM), Novell Storage Services(TM) and Netscape FastTrack Server(R) for NetWare. The book also covers:

-0-

--   Installing a NetWare 5 Server and upgrading from a previous
     version of NetWare

--   Using the robust features of NDS and the tools for managing it

--   Managing, maintaining and monitoring performance of a NetWare 5
     server

--   Developing disaster planning and recovery plans

--   Installing and upgrading workstations running on DOS, Windows(R)
     3.1, Windows 95(TM), Windows 98 or Windows NT(R)

--   Utilizing Z.E.N.works to automatically set up user access

-0-

About the Book

Novell's NetWare(R) 5 Administrator's Handbook By Kelley J.P. Lindberg 0-7645-4546-9 $39.99 US/ $56.99 Canada

About the Author

Kelley J.P. Lindberg, CNE(R), former senior program manager for NetWare, intraNetWare and other products, is the award-winning author of Novell's Guide to Managing Small NetWare(R) Networks and the Novell's NetWare Administrator's Handbook series. She has also written numerous articles and co-authored Novell's CNA(SM) Study Guide for NetWare(R) 4.1.

How to Order

This book as well as other Novell Press titles are available at all major bookstores and computer stores, direct from IDG Books Worldwide Customer Service, 24 hours a day, at 800/762-2974 (650/655-3000) or via the Web site at http://www.idgbooks.com. For reseller, corporate or volume orders, contact IDG Books Worldwide Customer Service at 800/434-3422 (317/596-5530)

About Novell Press

Novell Press, the world's leading provider of networking books, publishes a spectrum of resources for the benefit of professionals involved in networking at any level. All Novell Press titles are published with the authorization and collaboration of the Novell technical staff. For more information on the latest Novell Press books, visit http://www.novell.com/books

About IDG Books Worldwide

IDG Books Worldwide, headquartered in Foster City, Calif., is a leading global knowledge company featuring a diverse portfolio of technology, business and self-help books and computer-based learning tools, including the bestselling ...For Dummies(R), ...Secrets(R) and Teach Yourself(R) series. IDG Books Worldwide has more than 700 active titles plus books translated in 36 languages around the world. More information about IDG Books Worldwide is available from the company's SEC filings or by visiting its World Wide Web site http://www.idgbooks.com. Information about its ...For Dummies(R) series can also be found at http://www.dummies.com. IDG Books Worldwide is a subsidiary of International Data Group, a leading global provider of information technology media, research, conferences and expositions.

Note to Editors: Novell, NetWare and Novell Directory Services are registered trademarks; Novell Press, the Novell Press logo, Novell Distributed Print Services, NDS, Novell Storage Services and Z.E.N.works are trademarks; CNE is a registered service mark and CNA is a service mark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.