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NetIQ Domain Migration Administrator Named Editors' Choice by Network Computing; `Domain Migration Administrator Blazes the Easiest Path to Active Directory'

Business Wire, Sept 14, 2000

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2000

NetIQ Corporation (Nasdaq:NTIQ), a leading provider of e-business infrastructure management software that enables organizations to optimize the performance and availability of their Microsoft Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based systems and applications, announced today that the NetIQ Domain Migration Administrator product was named Editors' Choice in Network Computing magazine Sept. 18, 2000, roundup of Windows 2000 migration tools http://www.nwc.com/1118/1118f32.html.> Domain Migration Administrator was recognized for its excellence in blazing the easiest path to Active Directory, ability to model a migration or migrate directly from an NT domain to an Active Directory domain, providing more than the usual options for tasks, a plethora of reporting options, control over every aspect of the transfer and a unique NDS migration module.

"This award from Network Computing further validates NetIQ's leading position as a superior solution for migrating to Windows 2000," said Tom Kemp, vice president of products at NetIQ. "We will continue to provide IT administrators with the most comprehensive solution for migrating to and managing Windows 2000."

Domain Migration Administrator, part of the NetIQ Administration product line, provides a comprehensive migration solution. With its unique ActiveView and fast parallel-processing technologies, system administrators are able to model, prototype and test multiple Active Directory organizational unit structures and migration scenarios -- all from their existing Windows NT environment. This incremental, iterative design process provides system administrators with the flexibility and time to determine the best migration approach for their organization. Network Computing said, "...DMA supplied more than the usual options for tasks, such as deciding what to do with user-name conflicts, and whether or when to disable or delete the original source account...and provided control over every aspect of the transfer."

About the NetIQ Administration Products

NetIQ Corporation provides a comprehensive line of administration products that enable managers of Windows NT and Windows 2000 environments to simplify administration, reduce costs and increase security through automated policy enforcement. This product line includes products for directory management, Exchange administration, file security administration, domain migration and server consolidation.

About NetIQ Corporation

NetIQ Corporation is a leading provider of e-business infrastructure management software that enables organizations to optimize the performance and availability of their Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based systems and applications. The company provides e-businesses, enterprise customers and application service providers with comprehensive infrastructure management solutions encompassing application, directory, server and network performance management. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with development and operational personnel in Houston, Raleigh, N.C., and Bellevue, Wash. NetIQ Corporation has over 2,000 customers including Charles Schwab, Microsoft, Nasdaq and Shell Services International. For more information, please visit the NetIQ Web site at http://www.netiq.com/ or call 408/330-7000.

NetIQ, the NetIQ logo and Domain Migration Administrator are trademarks or registered trademarks of NetIQ Corporation. All other company or product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.