Microsoft KB Archive/118661

NCC Product Description and Download Locations PSS ID Number: Q118661 Article last modified on 07-27-1994

3.10

WINDOWS

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Microsoft currently has client software available to allow Windows NT to become a client on a Novell NetWare network. NetWare Compatible Client (NCC) is currently available separately for Windows NT version 3.1 and will be included in the next release of Windows NT. It is available for Intel- based, MIPS-based, and ALPHA-based platforms.

NCC allows Microsoft Windows NT workstations to access files, directories, and printers on Novell NetWare servers. In addition, when installed on Windows NT Advanced Server, NCC installs a file and print services gateway that allows Microsoft networking clients (computers running Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or LAN Manager version 2.x) to access files on NetWare servers without having NetWare client software loaded.

NCC requires the NetWare Link (NWLINK) transport be installed and rides on top of NWLINK to provide file and print services to NetWare servers. It also requires Windows NT U.S. Service Pack 1 or later.

NCC can be customized to specify such features as the preferred server and printing options through the CSNW (Client Services for NetWare) icon in Control Panel. When installed on Windows NT Advanced Server, the icon shows as GSNW (Gateway Services for NetWare) reflecting the additional functionality of the file and print services gateway.

NCC is currently available from the following locations:

CompuServe: 1. Type GO WINNT at any ! prompt. 2. Choose Libraries (#3) 3. Choose Released Software (#7) 4. Choose Directory (#2) -or- Download (#4) if you know the filenames.

CompuServe with WINCIM: 1. Type GO WINNT at any ! prompt. 2. Choose the Library Section icon. 3. Select Released Software.

Internet: FTP.MICROSOFT.COM-ed - NCC software for Alpha platforms - NCC software for MIPS platforms 386 - NCC software for Intel platforms

NCC file descriptions:

NCCI_1.EXE - Disk 1 for Intel-based platforms NCCI_2.EXE - Disk 2 for Intel-based platforms NCCM_1.EXE - Disk 1 for MIPS-based platforms NCCM_2.EXE - Disk 2 for MIPS-based platforms NCCA_1.EXE - Disk 1 for ALPHA-based platforms NCCA_2.EXE - Disk 2 for ALPHA-based platforms INSTAW.EXE - Installation manual (Write format) INSTAL.EXE - Installation manual (Word for Windows 2.0 format) INSTAL.TXT - Installation guide README.TXT - Readme for creating disks SUPORT.WRI - Support policies LICENS.WRI - License agreement

The NetWare product discussed here is manufactured by Novell, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability.

Additional reference words: 3.10 3rdparty NWCS thirdparty 3rd third party KBCategory: KBSubCategory: introp

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