Bay Networks announces industry's leading native NT support for remote access product line; Remote annex servers leverage full functionality of NT, offer industry's broadest management options.BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aug. 12, 1996--Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BAY), today announced that its Remote Annex line of remote access servers now offers native support for Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT Server 4.0. With this new functionality, Bay Networks offers network managers the ability to provide remote access connectivity for the increasing number of users migrating to Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. server. In addition, network managers are provided with flexible management options using the enhanced security and administration Windows NT Server offers. Native Windows NT Server support for the Remote Annex product line simplifies administration and configuration tasks by integrating support for all local and remote users. Remote Annex configuration and set up tools can run on Windows NT Servers that may already exist on the network, eliminating the need for additional servers. Combined with the new Windows-based Quick2Config Annex, this solution simplifies configuration and set up of remote access servers by providing a point-and-click interface to Windows NT Server security and administration benefits. NT Security and Administration Benefits The Remote Annex products offer a complete implementation of Windows NT Server, giving network managers access to powerful Windows NT Server-based security and administration tools for their remote access solution: -- Centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. security and administration--Windows NT Server networks feature centralized user authentication See authentication. and authorization domains that network administrators can use to support both remote and local users. This eliminates large amounts of duplicated effort related to configuring and administrating the remote access elements of the network. -- Dual management options--Enterprise network managers now have the option of managing their network environment from a Windows NT Server or UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). platform, providing support for the many Fortune 1000 companies that are migrating their mission critical applications to Windows NT Server platforms. -- Resilient database capabilities--Windows NT Server's distributed database A database physically stored in two or more computer systems. Although geographically dispersed, a distributed database system manages and controls the entire database as a single collection of data. of user account information allows for continuous access for remote users in the event of Windows NT Server failure. Windows NT Server's domain database is updated automatically and dynamically. -- Flexible support--Windows NT Server allows network administrators to update and access network information from any location enabling them to troubleshoot and provide support from any local or remote PC connected to the network. -- Ease of migration--Windows NT Server integrates well with existing platforms and leverages UNIX subsystems, making it simpler for users to take advantage of Windows NT Server's ease of use, while carrying over existing administration elements and continuing to work in a familiar environment. "As more users migrate to Windows NT Server and client/server applications, network managers are requiring flexible, powerful remote access solutions that support their new platform," said Jayesh Patel, vice president of product management, access products, at Bay Networks. "Bay is delivering a powerful, yet simplified solution that offers customers a high level of Windows NT Server networking functionality combined with a full suite of Windows NT Server-specific management tools." "Windows NT Server provides a great platform for remote access and for other communications services," said Mark Lee, product manager for telephony and networking at Microsoft Corp., "and we're very pleased to see Bay Networks incorporate native support for Windows NT in its Remote Annex product line. We expect this to complement and contribute to Windows NT momentum, particularly with larger enterprise customers." "Five years ago, Intergraph recognized the potential for Intel/Windows NT Server-based computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. and began to focus its development efforts on this new market in order to deliver cost-effective and robust solutions for its customer base," said Jeff Kilpatrick, senior development engineer with Intergraph Corporation, the largest company dedicated to Windows NT product development. "Intergraph shared its Windows NT Server expertise with Bay (Xylogics) during the development and early testing phase for the Windows NT Server-based solution and is now using the solution across its enterprise. Marrying Bay Networks technology with the capabilities of Windows NT greatly simplifies the task of managing our 1,500 remotely connected employees and makes our remote access solution much more attractive." Remote Annex Features and Benefits The Remote Annex product line provides remote and mobile users with multi-protocol, enterprise-wide access to corporate LANs and service provider networks. It offers users the following features and benefits: -- Scalability--The Remote Annex line is fully scalable from four to 72 ports and offers centralized management features, making it simple for users to add or upgrade servers and ensure that the solution keeps pace with their networks' growth and change. The product line includes support for analog, channelized Refers to an architecture that transmits data in channels. It often refers to the 64 Kbps channels in T1 lines, which were originally developed to handle digitized voice streams (TDM). See TDM. T1 and PRI PRI: see Institutional Revolutionary party. (Primary Rate Interface) An ISDN service that provides 23 64 Kbps B (Bearer) channels and one 64 Kbps D (Data) channel (23B+D), which is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. WAN options with optional integrated v.34 modem technology -- Easy Configuration--The new Windows-based Quick2Config Annex software is a simple, powerful tool that enables users with any level of technical expertise to install and maintain Remote Annex products. -- Flexible Management--Remote Annex servers support Annex Manager, TelNet, Command Line and any SNMP-based tools such as HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) NetView and SunNet Manager, providing users with powerful management capabilities across the industry's widest array of management platforms. In addition, their support for Optivity enables service providers to manage Remote Annex servers and other Bay Networks products with the same management tool. -- Cost effectiveness--All Remote Annex servers enabled with IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. come with free unlimited-use licenses for FastLink II Windows-based client software, making Remote Annex products a very cost-effective remote access solution for even the largest of networks. -- Comprehensive Security--Remote Annex servers have built-in, high-level security, including password protection, dial-back and support for RADIUS, Kerberos, Enigma Enigma Device used by the German military to encode strategic messages before and during World War II. The Enigma code was first broken by the Poles in the early 1930s, so that German messages were eventually intercepted and deciphered by Allied code-breakers during the war. Logic's SafeWord and Security Dynamics' SecurID technology, which provides users with a number of powerful options for restricting unauthorized access to their network. Pricing and Availability The Remote Annex Windows NT Server software is available immediately for $495. Quick2Config Annex is expected to be available in October. It is available as part of the network software mentioned above or as a standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. upgrade package for $99. Quick2Config Annex will be automatically sent to automatic software upgrade customers. About Bay Networks Bay Networks, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the internetworking market, providing a full line of products that serve enterprises, workgroups, small offices and mobile workers. The company offers market-leading LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and ATM switches, hubs, routers, remote and Internet access See how to access the Internet. solutions, and network management applications, all unified by the BaySIS architecture. With revenue of $2.1 billion over the past four fiscal quarters, Bay Networks markets and supports its products around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. Bay Networks World Wide Web address is http://www.baynetworks.com. -0- Note to Editors: All Bay Networks press releases are available on Bay Networks' web site at http://www.baynetworks.com or via CompuServe using GO BAYNET. Bay Networks' web site also provides information on the company's products and services, news and events, partner programs, and corporate contacts. Optivity is a registered trademark and Bay Networks, Remote Annex, Annex Manager, Quick2Config Annex, FastLink II and BaySIS are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc. Microsoft and Windows NT are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Gwyn Edwards Emily Fisher Bay Networks Schwartz Communications 617-272-8140 617-431-0770 gwyn@xylogics.com emilyf@schwartz-pr.com |
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