Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the various client- and server-related topics for four main operating systems: NetWare, Windows NT, Unix, and the Mac OS. For each, you learned the basics of the interface and OS, as well as its use on a network.

First, you learned about Novell NetWare and its former dominance in the networking market. You learned of its flexibility in client support, ease of administration (using NDS), and scalability. Next you learned about Windows NT and its prevalent use as an application server platform. You learned of its extreme ease of administration and shallow learning curve. Then you learned that Unix has great power, but a more complex administration. You also learned of its different flavors and their main applications. Finally, you learned about the Mac OS and its ease of use as well as its presence in the networking arena. Although it is easy to use, the enterprise has not yet adopted it as a standard client platform.