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Microtest Announces Novell Certification of CD-NOW! for NetWare

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Microtest, a leading worldwide manufacturer of products for Local Area Networks (LANs), announced that its CD-NOW! for NetWare has been certified by Novell, ensuring the highest level of compatibility and integration with NetWare 3 and NetWare 4 networks. CD-NOW! for NetWare is a software solution that converts any industry standard 80386 or higher computer into a dedicated high-performance, high-capacity CD-ROM server, providing access to up to 500 CD-ROMs.

CD-NOW! for NetWare is the first product of its kind to incorporate native NetWare 4.1 technology, making it a unique client-server CD-ROM networking solution that runs native NetWare, allowing network administrators to use all their familiar Novell tools, thus lowering administration costs. The product ships with DiscView PRO, a Windows-based and DOS software, providing an easy-to-use CD-ROM management interface, and SmartLaunch, a unique feature designed to provide productivity benefits for both network users and CD-ROM administrators.

Key Takeaways:

  • CD-NOW! for NetWare is the first product to incorporate native NetWare 4.1 technology, ensuring maximum performance, full integration with NetWare 3 and 4, and the highest reliability.
  • CD-NOW! for NetWare runs native NetWare, allowing network administrators to use all their familiar Novell tools, thus lowering administration costs.
  • CD-NOW! for NetWare provides access to up to 500 CD-ROMs and is fully compatible with all NetWare 3 and NetWare 4 networks.
  • DiscView PRO, a Windows-based and DOS software, provides an easy-to-use CD-ROM management interface.
  • SmartLaunch, a unique feature, automates launching CD-ROM applications, manages server license connections, and provides productivity benefits for network users and CD-ROM administrators.
  • Michael Brainard, Microtest manager, network connectivity products, stated that "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."
  • CD-NOW! for NetWare is available worldwide in 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 user licenses through authorized Microtest distributors.
  • 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, and this price includes the NetWare operating system.

Statistics:

  • CD-NOW! for NetWare is the first product to incorporate native NetWare 4.1 technology.
  • CD-NOW! for NetWare provides access to up to 500 CD-ROMs.
  • CD-NOW! for NetWare is fully compatible with all NetWare 3 and NetWare 4 networks.
  • 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.
  • CD-NOW! for NetWare is available worldwide in 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 user licenses.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, July 13, 1995
  • Microtest Inc., press release, July 13, 1995
  • Novell Inc., certification program, 1995
  • Microtest Inc., product brochure, 1995

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