SCO OpenServer: The Windows Network Solution - Softcover

Russel, Charlie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134594215 ISBN 13: 9780134594217

Publisher: Pearson, 1996

Synopsis

Shows why SCO OpenServer is the ideal server in multivendor environments that include Windows 95 clients, and exactly how to use SCO Open Server in these environments. Walks step-by-step through a sample SCO OpenServer installation and configuration, sharing the author's hard-won experience. Reviews SCO OpenServer's easy-to-use graphical administration and maintenance tools -- and shows how to automate much of your system maintenance. Presents several case studies to demonstrate how organizations can accomplish more when they combine Windows 95 with SCO OpenServer. For any system administrator or IS professional in a mixed environment that incorporates Windows 95 clients.

About this title

About the Author

CHARLIE RUSSEL is author of Voodoo UNIX, Murphy's Laws of Windows, and Getting Ready for Windows 95. He is also systems administrator for a mixed UNIX/DOS/Windows network at a major automotive manufacturer.

LINDA L. GAUS, a freelance technical writer and editor, is co-author of The Norton Utilities 7.0 Instant Reference. During the last six years, she has, among other pursuits, developed and taught interdisciplinary computing courses at the University of California-Berkeley.

From the Back Cover

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SCO OpenServer: The perfect server for your Windows clients!

What's the best server for Windows clients in heterogeneous environments? SCO OpenServer Release 5. In this book, Windows and UNIX experts present a clear, friendly guide to evaluating server platforms, and show exactly why SCO OpenServer is superior to alternatives like Windows NT. Then they show you exactly how to use SCO OpenServer to build client/server environments that incorporate Windows 95 clients.

You'll walk step-by-step through a sample SCO OpenServer installation and configuration, sharing the authors' hard-won experience. You'll take a close look at SCO OpenServer's easy-to-use graphical administration and maintenance tools—and learn how to automate much of your system maintenance. SCO OpenServer: The Windows Network Solution presents everything you need to know to integrate SCO OpenServer with both Windows 95 and Windows NT, including:

• Security and performance optimization techniques.
• Troubleshooting tips.
• Configuration management.
• Strategies for growth.

Finally, the authors present case studies to demonstrate how organizations can accomplish more when they combine Windows with SCO OpenServer. No matter what your background—Windows, NetWare, or UNIX—this book will help you evaluate and implement your optimal client/server solution.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0134594215
• ISBN 13: 9780134594217
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304