CD-NOW!(TM) for NetWare(R) certified by Novell(R) labs; NLMs tested and approved for CD-ROM remote storage.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1995--Microtest Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MTST MTST Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Teto (Social movement of Brazil) MTST Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter MTST Maneuvering Target Statistical Tracker MTST Minimal Task Spanning Tree ) Thursday announced Novell certification Novell provides certification for technical competence with self-study tests and courses given at National Authorized Education Centers (NAECs). The earlier Enterprise CNE (ECNE), which included WAN expertise, was replaced with the Master CNE, which itself expires in mid-2007. of the CD-NOW! for NetWare software. Novell certification assures CD-NOW! NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) meet strict compatibility standards. NetWare NLMs are unique because once installed, they actually become a part of the NetWare operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , rather than running as an application of NetWare. The Certification Program represents Novell's commitment to ensuring the highest quality customer solutions. CD-NOW! for NetWare is software which converts any industry standard 80386 or higher computer into a dedicated high-performance, high-capacity CD-ROM See DVD. server to provide access to up to 500 CD-ROMs. CD-NOW! for NetWare was developed under a joint technology and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and ) agreement with Novell Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL NOVL Novell, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) and is the first product of its kind to incorporate native NetWare 4.1 technology. CD-NOW! for NetWare is fully compatible with all NetWare 3 and NetWare 4 networks, providing users with the performance benefits of NetWare caching and seamless CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). access with NetWare Directory Services See eDirectory. (networking) Netware Directory Services - (NDS) Novell, Inc.'s directory services for Netware, Windows NT, and Unix. The NDS directory represents each network resource (user, hardware, or application) as an object of a certain class, where each class has . The product supports Ethernet and Token Ring networks, 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. and allows DOS, Windows, Macintosh and OS/2 clients to access CD-ROM information. "CD-NOW! for NetWare is the only client-server CD-ROM networking solution that incorporates the actual NetWare operating system and certification assures our customers that the product provides maximum performance, full integration with NetWare 3 and 4, and the highest reliability," said Robert Brainard, Microtest manager, network connectivity products. "Because CD-NOW! runs native NetWare, network administrators can use all of their familiar Novell tools, thus lowering administration costs." CD-NOW! for NetWare ships with DiscView(TM) PRO, Windows-based and DOS software, providing an easy-to-use CD-ROM management interface. DiscView PRO presents CD-ROMs and drives logically to users, shielding them from networking and CD-ROM complexities. DiscView PRO also includes SmartLaunch(TM), a unique feature designed to provide productivity benefits for both network users and CD-ROM administrators. Users click on the SmartLaunch icon for 1-step access to all CD-ROM applications on the server. Because SmartLaunch automates launching CD-ROM applications, network administrators do not need to spend time creating specialized batch files to permit users to run CD-ROMs. Additionally, SmartLaunch efficiently manages server license connections by automatically logging users onto the server when they request CD-ROM information and logging them out of the server when finished. Microtest revolutionized the way network users attach CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. in 1993 with the introduction of DiscPort, a CD-ROM mini-server, which allows CD-ROM drives to be connected anywhere on the network with no downtime for installation. The network connectivity product line continues to expand offering solutions for every environment of every size and need. CD-NOW! for NetWare is now available worldwide in 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 user licenses through authorized Microtest distributors. The U.S. list prices are as follows: 50-user license-$1,495; 100-user license-$2,495; 250-user license-$3,995; 500-user license-$6,995; 1,000-user license-$9,995. This price includes the NetWare operating system. Founded in 1984, Microtest is a leading worldwide manufacturer of products for Local Area Networks (LANs). With its cable management tools, network diagnostic equipment and network connectivity products, the company's mission is to make technology easy and productive for users. The company has pioneered networking products such as PentaScanner(TM), DiscPort(TM), Compas(TM), Cable Scanner(TM), and Lanport(TM). Microtest is publicly held with headquarters at 4747 N. 22nd Street, Phoenix, AZ. Microtest's European Headquarters are located at 2A Kingfisher House, Northwood Park Northwood Park is a soccer stadium in the England. It is home to Southern Premier League semi-professional football club, Northwood F.C. The ground has a capacity of 3,075 available places with 930 covered terrace and 308 seated places. The ground can be found at Chestnut Avenue. , Gatwick Rd., Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 2XN, United Kingdom. Microtest is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol MTST. -0- NOTE: CD-NOW! for NetWare, DiscPort, DiscView and DiscServ are trademarks of Microtest Inc., Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. CONTACT: Network Associates Cheryl Snapp, 801/373-7888 or Microtest Inc., Phoenix Leslie Thompson, 602/952-6400 |
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