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Q123400: NCC/CSNW Product Description and Download Locations

Article: Q123400
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
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NOTE:  The Directories and Files specified by this article are no longer
Valid.  Refer to Q134960 for information on how to install CSNW / GSNW via
Floppy if you have access to the necessary media.

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 is
included in Windows NT version 3.5. 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 uses
NWLINK to provide file and print services to NetWare servers. It also
requires Windows NT version 3.1 with U.S. Service Pack 1 or later
installed.

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\bussys\winnt\winnt-public\srvnw
  \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 query words: prodnt wfw wfwg 3rdparty NWCS thirdparty 3rd third party
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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW310 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS310 kbWinNTAdvSerSearch kbWinNTAdvServ310 kbWinNTS310search kbWinNT310Search kbWinNTW310Search
Version           : 3.1

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