Chapter 63. Migration and Integration: NetWare, Unix, and Linux

SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER ARE

Why Use Unix or Linux?

Key Differences Between Unix/Linux and NetWare

Moving User Accounts

Networking Protocols

Applications

NetWare for Linux

Although Unix and Linux can be considered close cousins, trying to find similarities between them and Novell NetWare is not an easy job. Unix/Linux and NetWare systems are very different from each other, so when you're considering a migration from one to the other, or integrating the two into a heterogeneous network, it requires some diligent planning. In this chapter, we will look at some of the key differences between Unix/Linux and NetWare and discuss a few scenarios in which integrating these two different systems can be accomplished.