Compaq Announces Extended Support For Novell High Availability Server.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ), the world's leading PC server vendor, today extends it support for Novell's latest cluster offering, Novell High Availability Server (NHAS) by certifying a broad line of servers and storage for NHAS. Together, Compaq and Novell provide an advanced two-node clustering solution for Compaq server customers running NetWare 4 - NHAS support for NetWare 5 is expected in 1999.

As the Novell NetWare marketshare leader(1), Compaq servers and storage were chosen as the primary development platforms for NHAS ensuring quick implementation and smooth operation of the new clustering solution on Compaq systems. Compaq servers provide the industry's most highly available platforms through features like PCI Hot Plug and numerous redundant options. Leveraging Compaq Fibre Channel storage technology, NHAS enables the deployment of highly flexible storage systems and provides scalability unmatched in the industry. Compaq storage solutions are part of the company's Enterprise Network Storage Architecture (ENSA) which transforms storage into a more flexible, shared resource throughout an enterprise. Compaq Fibre Channel Storage Array, part of ENSA, provides a scalable solution today and a foundation for future n-node clustering configurations.

For more details on Compaq's support for NHAS, please visit Compaq's Web site at: http://www.compaq.com/solutions/enterprise/ha-novell-overview.html

Company Background:

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software,solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The Company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices.

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(1) According to Novell, Inc. corporate research, Compaq currently holds approximately 35 percent of NetWare marketshare--more than twice its nearest competitor.