Once Windows 2000 Server and the network are configured to access NetWare-based resources, the most important decision is the choice of client services. You can choose to install client services for each network client, or you can simplify things by installing Gateway Service for NetWare. Tables 21-1 and 21-2 list some conditions that might exist on your network and the best choice for service or client in each case. The reality is that you'll undoubtedly have to opt for a less-than-perfect choice, but these tables can provide a starting point.
Table 21-1. Choosing between client services and gateway services
Scenario | Gateway Service | Client Service |
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Users' home directories are located on the NetWare server. | X |
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Users' home directories are located on the Windows 2000 server. |
| X |
Applications are located on the Windows 2000 server. |
| X |
Applications are located on a NetWare server and they are used by all users. |
| X |
Applications are located on a NetWare server, but their access is restricted to certain groups. | X |
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Users need access only to NetWare-based printers. |
| X |
Users need access to files on a NetWare server that are shared among large numbers of users. |
| X |
Users need access to files on a NetWare server that are restricted to a user or group. | X |
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Users are more comfortable using utilities and commands of NetWare than those of Windows 2000 Server. | X |
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Users are more familiar with utilities and commands of Windows 2000 Server than with those of NetWare. |
| X |
Table 21-2. Choosing between Novell and Microsoft clients
Scenario | Novell Client | Microsoft Client |
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The client is running on a non-Intel (that is, alpha) platform. |
| X |
Legacy NetWare-based applications are required. | X |
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Windows 95/98 peer-to-peer sharing services are used on your network. |
| X |
Microsoft FPNW is used on your network. |
| X |
The client has limited resources (that is, hard disk space and memory). |
| X |