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

3.10

WINDOWS


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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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SUMMARY
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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\advsys\winnt\sup-ed\srnvw
   \ALPHA - NCC software for Alpha platforms
   \MIPS  - NCC software for MIPS platforms
   \i386  - 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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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1994.
