Simware Announces REXXWARE 2.0 Automation Tool for IntranetWare; Featuring Web-based IntranetWare Administration plus Enhanced Server Side Scripting Capabilities.OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 20, 1997--Simware Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMWF) today announced a new version of REXXWARE, further enhancing its robust automation and scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an for NetWare servers. REXXWARE, which automates repetitive and routine administration tasks, now provides web-based access to NetWare Servers for facilitating the customized administration of IntranetWare. Significant price reductions in REXXWARE license fees also accompany the release of version 2.0. A free evaluation copy is available now from Simware's web site, www.simware.com . "REXXWARE's Web-based administration utilities makes it easy for Novell customers to leverage the inherent Internet/Intranet capabilities of IntranetWare," said Coleman Barney, Senior Director, Network Services Group at Novell, Inc. "It is the kind of product that enables network administrators to fully realize the benefits of Novell Directory Services See NDS. (NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services )." In addition to providing web-based access to NetWare Servers for the purpose of NDS management and general administration, REXXWARE 2.0 introduces the new AdminAssist template application, which gives users access to typical "Help Desk" functions using Web technology. Because it is written with REXXWARE, the AdminAssist application is fully customizable to meet organizations' individual Help Desk requirements. Authorized users can access their NetWare management functions through any Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , allowing them to manage remote servers from any location and any desktop. The new REXXWARE 2.0 also includes many new features and additional scripting functions that, according to Mark Fox, professional services manager at Dataflex Corporation, a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. systems integrator, "will make REXXWARE the most complete and easy to use scripting tool for Novell users." Fox added, "We believe that with Novell and REXXWARE together, we are able to develop solutions to meet our customers' corporate information requirements most effectively." REXXWARE was the language used to develop the REXXWARE Migration Toolkit (RMT RMT right mentotransverse (position of the fetus). RMT 1. Registered Massage Therapist 2. Renal mesenchymal tumor ), a leading-edge migration utility recently licensed by Novell and provided to their customers who are upgrading from NetWare 3.x to IntranetWare. Using RMT, virtually every part of the operating system is accessed during a migration, demonstrating the inherent power of REXXWARE. The toolkit was selected by Novell because it provides the most complete and reliable solution for enterprise-scale migrations on the market today. Pricing and Availability The cost of REXXWARE 2.0, which includes the AdminAssist application, a scripting editor, electronic documentation, an HTTP server and many sample applications, is $395 US per server, with a discount schedule available for quantities of more than 10 servers. A free evaluation copy of REXXWARE 2.0 is available now for download from www.simware.com, and will be generally available October 31, 1997. About Simware Simware Inc. provides Internet, information access and network automation software that reduces the complexity and cost of enterprise systems. Founded in 1982, Simware is a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. (Nasdaq: SIMWF) headquartered in Ottawa, with offices in North America and Europe. Additional information is available at the Simware Web site, http HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. ://www.simware.com, or by calling (800) 267-9991 or (613) 727-1779. CONTACT: Simware Inc. KHJ KHJ Katholische Hochschuljugend (German: Catholic University Youth) Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Rob Marks Mary Ellen Collins (613) 228-5127 (617) 241-8000 ext. 143 marks@simware.com mcollins@khj.com |
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