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Subject:      This Week's TechLink

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---Begin attached file MHSINFO.TXT---

Attached you will find a listing of what's new.
This file contains listings of things that have
changed on NETWIRE during the last week.
Enclosed in the file are directions on how to
request and receive these files.

*****************************WhatsNewFile************************
Compliled:      November 13, 1992
By Greg Thomas (GTHOMAS)                          Provo TIS Group
New Novell uploads:             November 7 1992 - November 13, 1992
Format for requesting these or any other files from the MHS NetWire
Gateway:
DaVinci                                     Coordinator
To: Netwire:Admin                           To: Admin @ Netwire
From: username                              From: username
Subj: filename                              Subj: filename
*****************************************************************
[76702,414]     Lib: 1
IPXLSL.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  23792, Count:  675, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : IPXLSL.ZIP contains ipxodi.com v2.0 and lsl.com v
  Keywords: PTF-P-555 NOVELL NETWARE IPXODI.COM LSL.COM

  IPXODI.COM has been modified to support the IPXOpenLookAheadSocket API
  plus previous fixes.  LSL.COM fixes a problem while running lsl.com and
  Norton's Antivirus program plus previous fixes.

[76702,451]     Lib: 1

LANZPB.ZIP/Bin  Bytes: 126483, Count:   62, 06-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : LANZPB.ZIP
  Keywords: BURST MODE V3.11A LANALYZER DECODER

  This patch adds Burst Mode decodes to LANalyzer v3.11a.  The patch is  only
  compatible with LANZ v3.11a and can not update other versions of  the
  software.  The installation procedure updates the LANZ decoder files  and
  provides the option to save the previous versions of these files.

  (Novell upload!)
  Lib 8

[76702,414]     Lib: 1

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Third Party Section
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[70045,1160]    Lib:17
LCHECK.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  88064, Count:   33, 12-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : LCHECK.EXE
  Keywords: IPX LOGIN DOS ERRORLEVEL BATCH

  LCHECK.EXE returns a DOS ERRORLEVEL which can be used in batch files to test
  whether IPX is loaded or whether an object (user) successfully logged into a
  Novell Network.

[72717,2253]    Lib:17
HQDEMO.EXE/Bin  Bytes: 141024, Count:   33, 12-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Demo of Network H.Q. workstation inventory
  Keywords: NETWORK HQ MAGEE MANAGEMENT WORKSTATION INVENTORY

  Network H.Q. builds a database of your PC and Macintosh
  workstations. Fastest, most accurate of its kind.  Requires no TSRs.
  Automatically collects hardware configuration, driver and OS versions,
  adapter cards, configuration files and known/unknown software.  User
  configurable.

  From Magee, the makers of "Automenu".  Works with NetWare, NWLite,
  LAN Manager, VINES & any NetBIOS-, ODI- or NDIS-compatible NOS.

  Self-extracting demo slideshow of the product.  Contact Magee by voice or GO
  CIS:MAGEE to obtain a functional demo copy.

[74040,607]     Lib:17
BTVIEW.ZIP/Bin  Bytes: 189192, Count:  402, 25-Jun-92(12-Nov-92) Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : BTVIEWER Ver. 1.11A Btrieve File Query/Edit tool
  Keywords: BTRIEVE BTVIEWER QUERY EDIT IMPORT EXPORT ASCII DBASE FILE

  BTVIEWER uses existing .DDF files to allow you to view and modify  records
  in Btrieve files.  "Views" of files (a file, some fields, a sorting  order
  and as many as 25 restrictions) can be saved and reloaded from the  command
  line.  Restrictions include wildcarding, contains and relational  operators.
  "Views" can be exported to comma-delim. ASCII files, Sum. Screen (SUM,  AVG,
  MIN, MAX) and Calc. Fields, Export to .DBF!  ADDED: Fix Float field
  support.  If you use Btrieve and .DDF files, give it a try!

[76704,71]      Lib:17
TITLES.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  51452, Count:  139, 26-Oct-92(10-Nov-92) Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : NOVLIB Library SHORT file description listing
  Keywords: FILE LISTING DIRECTORY CATALOG SHORT DESCRIPTIONS

  This is the NOVLIB Library Catalog Listing in Compuserve's SHORT format.
  This file contains the one line descriptions of all the NOVLIB Library
  files.  This file is current as of November 7, 1992.

[76704,71]      Lib:17
TAPLIB.ZIP/Bin  Bytes: 334932, Count:  103, 26-Oct-92(10-Nov-92) Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : NOVLIB Library File Listing in LONG format
  Keywords: FILE LISTING DIRECTORY CATALOG LONG DESCRIPTIONS

  This is the NOVLIB Library Catalog Listing in Compuserve's LONG Format.
  This file is also in TapCis format and is not preprocessed and so should be
  compatible with any of the automated forum processors (TapCis, AutoSIG,
  OZCIS, CISOP, CatScan etc).  This file is current  as of November 7, 1992.

[76711,110]     Lib:17
ROSENT.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  18396, Count:   84, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Starter Kit for RoseNet(tm) Online
  Keywords: ONLINE ROSE NETWARE ROSEWARE ROSENET SHAREWARE FILES UTILITIES
            ANTELOPE

  RoseNet(tm) Online -- For LAN users, consultants, CNE's and developers.
  Your best source for current LAN shareware files (currently over 2,100).
  Also  featuring LAN industry news and over 300 national message conferences.
  Covered by PC Week, BBS Caller's Digest, and PC Today Magazine.  Sysop
  authored 2 books on NetWare, including "Programmer's Guide to NetWare" from
  McGraw-Hill.  Multi- line, USR Dual (HST/V.32bis).  FREE trial membership.
  (703) 799-2536 (up to  16,800 bps).

[76207,1433]    Lib:17
RAIDEM.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  77696, Count:  118, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : RAID 0, 1, 3, 5 Graphical Explanation
  Keywords: RAID NCR ARRAY DEMO FAULT TOLERANCE

  RAIDEM contains a graphical explanation of RAID 0, 1, 3 & 5.

[100031,2375]   Lib:17
QCD.ZIP/Bin     Bytes:  10240, Count:   75, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Quick Change Directory, v1.10
  Keywords: QUICK CHANGE DIRECTORY QCD NCD CD

  Quick Change Directory replaces the DOS CD command, and is
  particularly useful on a network, where using something like NCD means
  waiting for the program to scan the whole volume.  QCD is command-line
  based, very easy to use, and addictive.  Use it once, and you'll be
  hooked! Just select the directory you want from the menus on-screen, and
  hit ENTER.  Try it!

[72400,3252]    Lib:17
PRINTQ.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  40704, Count:  156, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : PRINTQ.ZIP
  Keywords: PRINT QUEUE STATUS

  Self-updating Netware Print Queue Status.  Point and shoot interface. Built
  in screen saver.  Adjustable auto-update frequency. Color-coded job status.
  Supports monochrome also (hi/low intensity).

[76244,1241]    Lib:17
PBMV1B.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  57318, Count:   46, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : PB MENU V1.11 for Novell 2.X 3.X
  Keywords: MENU SYSTEM NOVELL 2.X 3.X SHAREWARE

  PB Menu V1.11 Menu program for Novell Networks.  Reads Novell's
  menu scripts.  All goXXX.bat files are saved in one directory, Menu Exit
  Security, Sorting, Auto Item Labeling (Letters or Numbers), password
  security for idle machines, flexability to turn options On/Off, plus more.
  Menu Program does not stay in memory, freeing up much needed memory. This
  software is shareware. (Not uploaded by author).

[70740,3523]    Lib:17
OBJSCN.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  15981, Count:  112, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : OBJSCAN displays Novell bindery information
  Keywords: OBJSCAN BINDERY SCAN OBJECT PROPERTY

  OBJSCAN 2.0 will display information about objects and their
  properties stored in a Novell bindery. It will display any or all objects
  along with any or all properties associated with the objects. You have the
  options of seeing the properties in hex or decoded into groups, users,
  addresses, etc. This new version has additional object types and the limit
  for number of  objects has been increased from 500 to 5000.

[75540,2073]    Lib:17
NWPC.ZIP/Bin    Bytes:  69342, Count:   88, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Windows Password Changer For NetWare
  Keywords: WINDOWS NETWARE PASSWORD CHANGER

  Password Changer for NetWare is a Windows 3.x application that  allows a LAN
  Administrator to change any user password on  any attached Novell NetWare
  server. It is very useful for a Supervisor, but anyone with enough trustee
  rights can use it (User Manager). Visual Basic Run Time DLL VBRUN100.DLL
  Required. Novell NetWare 2.X or 3.X required.

[70740,3523]    Lib:17
NLIST.ZIP/Bin   Bytes:  13426, Count:  105, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : NLIST 2-Column, Color-Coded Replacement for SLIST
  Keywords: NLIST SLIST SERVER BINDERY

  Version 2.0, Updated since the Sept '92 Network Computing review! NLIST is
  a replacement for the SLIST command. It lists the file servers found in
  two columns and uses color coding to indicate the status of a file server.
  By using an ASCII data file, NLIST can indicate if there are file
  servers missing by highlighting them in red if it does not find them on the
  network.


[70214,1051]    Lib:17
NICS4S.TXT/Asc  Bytes:    723, Count:   20, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : 3COM & SMC Ethernet NIC's for Sale
  Keywords: ETHERNER SMC 3COM SALE NIC ETHERLINK ETHERCARD

  3COM Etherlink 5-Pack SMC EthercardPlus Elite 16T 6-Pack SMC EthercardPlus
  Elite 16 Combo 6-Pack

  All for Sale!

[76360,1450]    Lib:17
NAMEMA.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:   4579, Count:   63, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : NAMEMAP.ZIP
  Keywords: NOVELL MAP LOGIN NAME SCRIPT

  A no-frills utility that allows login names greater than eight  characters
  in length to be mapped to Novell directories on a file server.

[76344,1533]    Lib:17
MBFILE.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  21923, Count:  440, 27-Oct-92(10-Nov-92) Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Utility To List Open Files By Connection
  Keywords: FILESCAN FCONSOLE OPEN FILE CONNECTION LIST MB

  FILESCAN V1.23 - utility to list open files by connection.  Can
  optionally display open files for a specific user(s) (wildcards allowed).
  Filenames and pathnames are displayed.  Works with NW2.1x, NW2.2x, NW3.x.
  Uploaded by author: Tim Schwab  (c) Copyright Manth-Brownell, Inc. 1989-1992
  All Rights Reserved.

[71031,3554]    Lib:17
IN2000.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  71006, Count:   40, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Utilities and drivers for Always IN-2000 adapter
  Keywords: ALWAYS IN-2000 IN2000 SCSI DRIVERS HARD DRIVE TAPE OPTICAL
            NW2.2

  Always Technology Corp. IN2000 drivers diskette (09/28/92)

        - Novell 286 VADs for Novell 2.1X and 2.2
        - Novell 386 NLM for Novell 3.11
        - Utility and support software for checking the host adapter
          switch settings.
        - ASPI Manager
        - CD-ROM Drivers
        - Magneto Optical Drivers
        - Insite Floptical Driver

  Uploaded with permission of Always Technology, 31366 Via Colinas
  Dr. Westlake Village, CA 91362. Tech Support 818/597-9595, BBS 597-0275. Use
  PKZIP -d -$ IN2000.ZIP A: to create a

[74045,1733]    Lib:17
FLASHI.ZIP/Bin  Bytes:  18216, Count:   18, 10-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : International version of FLASH.XLM
  Keywords: FLASH STUDY INTERNATIONAL CNE CNI

  This is a replacement for the FLASH.XLM macro sheet included in the
  FLASH.ZIP package.  This macro sheet was saved as "international", so  it
  will work with non-English language versions of Excel. This is a replacement
  for the FLASH.XLM macro sheet included in the  FLASH.ZIP package.  This
  macro sheet was saved as "international" so it will work with non-English
  language versions of Excel.

[72007,571]     Lib:17
X-WARE.PR/Asc   Bytes:   4791, Count:   43, 06-Nov-92            Last:13-Nov-92

  Title   : Press Release for x-WARE WorkGroup Software
  Keywords: X-WARE WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE DEMO CALENDAR PHONE
            ROLODEX FILE

  Press Release from Extensions Software describing x-WARE workgroup
  productivity software products which are now integrated with Novell NetWare.
  x-WARE products are low-cost and easy-to-use and include x-CAL, x-FONE,
  x-ROLO, and x-FILE. This text file was uploaded by the author of x-WARE and
  all x-WARE products are copyright Extensions Software.

[71067,647]     Lib:17
PMMAC2.HQX/Bin  Bytes: 204902, Count:   37, 06-Nov-92            Last:12-Nov-92

  Title   : Pegasus Mail for Mac v 2.00
  Keywords: PAGASUS MAIL EMAIL PMAIL PMAC HARRIS

  Pegasus Mail for Macintosh v 2.00 by David Harris of New Zealand.

 November 12, 1992

To All Users of NHUB:

Novell is pleased to announce that, beginning December 21, 1992,
NHUB will be running Novell's NetWare Global Messaging (NGM)
software. NGM is Novell's NetWare 3.11 based messaging platform
that provides full MHS connectivity, the third generation of
NetWare SMF, improved asynchronous support and the ability to run
SMTP, SNADS and X.400 concurrently with MHS.

The upgrade to NetWare Global Messaging will provide many benefits
to the NHUB community including:

1. Longer, free-format, workgroup and user names (up to 253
characters).

2. Support for SMF v71, the third generation of the industry's
leading messaging API.

3. Improved modem support (v32 bis, v42 bis and MNP 5).

4. Concurrent inbound and outbound async communications, running on
the NetWare 3.11 server, thereby improving throughput.

5. The sophisticated administration and monitoring capabilities of
NGM will allow Novell to provide an even better level of service to
NHUB users.

In order to fully benefit from the change to NetWare Global
Messaging, hosts directly accessing NHUB must be running NetWare
Global Messaging, NetWare MHS 1.5 or MHS 1.5C.

After December 21, NHUB will no longer accept calls from MHS 1.1 or
1.2 hosts. As of today, Novell will no longer register any MHS 1.1
or 1.2 hosts.

Users connecting to NHUB that are still running MHS 1.1 or MHS 1.2
should call the messaging hotline at (408)-473-8989 for upgrades to
NetWare MHS 1.5.

In addition, this would be an excellent time for all NHUB users,
including those running MHS 1.5, to consider the benefits of
upgrading to NetWare Global Messaging. NGM provides a fully
scalable architecture for environments from small businesses to
large, diverse computing enterprises. Since NGM is implemented as
a set of NLMs, the messaging functionality can be added to an
existing NetWare 3.11 server. In addition to providing full support
for MHS (NetWare SMF v70 and v71 APIs, MHS async and internetwork
protocols), NGM provides the following additional benefits:

1. Full-featured directory synchronization, including not only user
and workgroup synchronization capabilities, but synchronization of
routing information. NGM's directory synchronization can
dramatically simplify the administration of a messaging network.

2. Built-in directory, routing and workgroup to workgroup
connectivity without the necessity of purchasing additional
software. Since NGM runs under NetWare 3.11, there is also no need
for a separate workstation to run the messaging service.

3. Optional protocol modules for SMTP, SNADS and X.400, plus the
ability to use existing SNADS, SMTP or X.400 backbones to connect
your LAN messaging networks.

4. Support for a wide choice of applications, gateways and
utilities. NetWare Global Messaging supports both NetWare SMF v70
and v71, giving you access to over 150 commercial applications,
gateways and utilities.

5. Full integration with the NetWare operating system's file,
naming, network management and security features.

6. Sophisticated administration program to provide centralized
management of network-wide information.

7. Auto-forwarding of messages.

Upgrades from NetWare MHS 1.5 to NetWare Global Messaging are also
specially priced until January 31, 1993 and are available from your
local reseller.

Please let us know if you need any more information or assistance.
You can reach us by calling the messaging hotline at (408)-473-8989
or by sending a message to HUBADMIN@NHUB.


Thank you,

The Novell Messaging Team
====================
R. Scott V. Paterson
Novell Messaging

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Borland, IBM, Novell and WordPerfect Announce New Database
Connectivity Technology

Las Vegas, Nevada -- November 16, 1992 -- Borland International,
Inc., IBM Corporation, Novell, Inc., and WordPerfect Corporation
today announced at a Comdex briefing that they are working
together to deliver new database connectivity solutions. These
solutions will enable developers to create database applications
more productively and will allow end users to easily access data
stored in multiple formats on a wide variety of hardware and
operating system platforms and network environments.

The four vendors are calling this new technology IDAPI- (Integrated
Database Application Programming Interface), which is a
platform-independent solution that will support both set-oriented
access methods typically used by SQL databases on larger systems
and networks, and navigational, record-oriented capabilities found
in other popular database products, such as Btrieve, dBASE,
Paradox and DataPerfect.  The technology, derived from Borland
database research and development efforts over the past several
years, will support current and evolving industry standards such
as SQL/CLI (Call Level Interface).  Candidates for future
extensions include enhancements to allow interoperability in
network environments.

Borland, IBM and Novell will deliver this technology on the OS/2,
NetWare, Windows, and DOS platforms in the form of software
developer kits (SDKs).  WordPerfect will incorporate IDAPI in
new versions of its DOS, OS/2 and Windows applications.

"At Price Waterhouse, we work everyday to overcome the problems
caused by linking together data stored in many different databases
on many hardware platforms and operating system environments,"
said Sheldon Laube, National Director of Information and
Technology at Price Waterhouse.  "We are excited that these four
major vendors are working together to provide a common way to
access many database formats across all of the major platforms
that we work with," he added.

Borland, IBM, Novell and WordPerfect are firmly committed to
supporting recognized industry standards, such as the SQL/CLI
standard proposed by the SQL Access Group and X/Open, and
recently accepted by ANSI.  However, today, CLI encompasses only
SQL-based access methods and does not specify a standard method
for accessing data stored in non-SQL systems. Many customers have
asked that navigational database access methods be standardized
as well.

To address this need, the four vendors will work together to
propose a navigational extension to the existing CLI specification,
which they are calling NAV/CLI (Navigational Call Level Interface),
that will specify a standard navigational interface.  Once a draft
specification has been completed, the companies will work with SAG,
X/Open, ANSI and other appropriate industry groups to promote the
adoption of NAV/CLI as a standard.

IDAPI will provide the following benefits to database developers
and users:

   ~Integrated access between databases on different computing
platforms, a critical user requirement in today's heterogeneous
computing and networking environment.
   ~Support for cross-database operations, such as joins between
tables in different databases formats.
   ~Support for both standalone or server-based workstation
operation.
   ~Integrated set and record-oriented access to data so that
developers will be able to freely integrate both types of access
methods in a single application.

Borland, IBM, Novell and WordPerfect Announce Support

Using IDAPI, millions of customers will be able to gain access
to a wide variety of corporate databases while maintaining their
investment in existing dBASE and Paradox applications," said Rob
Dickerson, Vice President and General Manager of the Borland
Paradox Business Unit.  "We are pleased that IBM, Novell and
WordPerfect are working with us to make IDAPI widely available
on many different operating systems and application environments."

"Support of industry standards and participation in the definition
of emerging industry standards are important elements of IBM's
efforts to satisfy the requirements of our customers," John Soyring,
Director of Software Development  Programs at IBM. "We are excited
about the benefits IDAPI brings to both developers and users of
applications, and we are especially enthused about the forthcoming
32-bit version of IDAPI for OS/2."

"IDAPI is an enabling technology that will enhance the value of
our customers' investments in their data and networks," said
Jack Blount, Corporate Vice President of Strategic Relations for
Novell, Inc. "With IDAPI, we are setting a common data access
direction for Novell and other industry-leading vendors.  We are
also promoting and extending important industry standards such
as CLI, which is another way for Novell to fulfill its vision of
providing responsible leadership in the industry."

"We support efforts by vendors to define common ground for
development, which ultimately benefit the customer," said Stewart
Nelson, Vice President PC Development at WordPerfect Corporation.
"IDAPI gives customers more choice in selecting their applications
with the assurance that they can communicate more freely with
everyone."

Product Availability

Borland is planning to release versions of IDAPI technology for
the Windows and DOS developers.  Borland is also scheduling to
release an IDAPI driver for InterBase.  Novell will deliver
technology that will enable IDAPI to run on NetWare in a
client/server configuration.  The Novell technology will be made
available in the SDKs released by the IDAPI vendors.  WordPerfect
will use IDAPI technology as another means to connect to compliant
databases in WordPerfect InForms, an electronic and printed forms
package.  Through IDAPI technology, InForms will be able to expand
its already wide array of supported databases.  IBM will be issuing
a separate press release containing information about product
availability.

For More Information

Developers and other interested parties can obtain more information
on IDAPI by calling (800) 344-4394.

Borland International Inc.(NASDAQ: BORL), based in Scotts Valley,
California is a leading developer of object-oriented application
development software including, Paradox, dBASE, InterBase, Quattro
Pro, ObjectVision, Borland C++ and Borland Pascal with Objects.

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is an operating system software company,
the developer of network services, specialized and general purpose
operating system software products including NetWare, DR DOS, and
UnixWare.

WordPerfect Corporation, founded in 1979, is located in Orem,
Utah and manufactures the world's best-selling word processing
software, WordPerfect, as well as WordPerfect Office
(E-Mail/scheduling/calendaring), and WordPerfect Presentations,
presentation graphics software.

All product names which appear herein are trademarks of their
respective companies.

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Media Alert
November 16, 1992


NOVELL MAKES AVAILABLE FREE NETWARE SECURITY ENHANCEMENT


Novell today announced that it has made available a security
enhancement for NetWare v3.11 customers.  The security
enhancement is designed to combat a security threat discovered
last month and includes a NetWare loadable module (NLM), a new
shell and selected utilities.

The enhancement represents the first phase of Novell's aggressive
two-phase strategy to analyze and develop solutions that enhance
network security.  The second phase of Novell's strategy will
further enhance security by offering additional enhancements that
will be available early next year for customers who require the
highest level of security.

The NetWare v3.11 software enhancement is now available at no
charge through NetWare resellers, on NetWire and NetWare Express*,
or by calling 1 (800) NETWARE.  Customers outside the U.S. can
call (801) 429-5588 or fax a request for the security enhancement
to (303) 294-0930 that includes company name, contact name, mailing
address and phone number.  The enhancement will also be given
directly to Novell's NetWare for Unix partners so that they can
make the solution available to their customers.  A similar
enhancement for NetWare v2.2 customers will be available in the
near future.

*Connection charges apply on NetWire and NetWare Express.


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Novell Names Carolyn Rose Vice President of Education

PROVO, UTAH -- November 16, 1992 -- Novell, Inc. today announced
the promotion of Carolyn G. Rose to the post of vice president of
education. Ms. Rose is responsible for carrying out Novell's
commitment to quality education resources that promote NetWare
literacy.  She reports to Mary Burnside, Executive Vice President
of Corporate Services.

Ms. Rose has served as director of education at Novell since 1989.
Under her direction, Novell Education has established more than 700
Novell Authorized Education Centers (NAECs) worldwide. During the
last quarter, 50,000 students took Novell courses through NAECs.
More than 17,000 Certified NetWare Engineers and 1,350 Certified
NetWare Instructors have been trained through Novell certification
programs. This fall, Novell Education, under the direction of Ms.
Rose, launched the Certified NetWare Administrator program to set
a standard of knowledge for NetWare administrators, as the CNE
program has for NetWare engineers.

"Carolyn's primary goal at Novell is to promote NetWare literacy,"
says Mary Burnside, Executive Vice President of Novell Corporate
Services. "Education is essential to attain that goal. The quality
education programs Novell has developed during the past three years
under Carolyn's direction enable our customers to use our products
in the most effective possible."

Ms. Rose has an extensive background in training and education. She
served as Manager of Training for Excelan, Inc., a networking
products vendor which merged with Novell in 1989. Previously, she
held technical instruction and course development positions in the
semiconductor industry. Ms. Rose holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University
of California, Berkeley.

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is an operating system software company and
developer of network services and specialized and general purpose
operating system software products including NetWare, DR DOS and
UnixWare. Novell's NetWare network computing products manage and
control the sharing of services, data and applications among
computer work groups, departmental networks and business-wide
information systems.

 NCP Packet Signature for NetWare v3.11  PATENT PENDING - Novell, Inc.
---------------------------------------------------------------------

Security Enhancement
--------------------
In recent weeks, Novell has verified the existence of a threat to NetWare
security.  The mechanism for intrusion was discovered and documented by
students and professors of Lieden University in the Netherlands.

After responding to the initial threat with a NetWire release, Novell
established an aggressive two-phase strategy to analyze, develop and verify
solutions to the broader issues surrounding this threat.  The following
security enhancement for NetWare v3.11 represents the first phase of
Novell's
aggressive strategy to analyze and develop solutions that enhance network
security.

This enhancement consists of NetWare loadable module's, new shell's and
various utilities.  This SECURITY.DOC file defines the capabilities of the
enhancement, the configuration options, the installation of the server and
client portions and provides other useful guidelines and tips.  This
enhancement contains seven self-extracting ZIP files:

SECSYS.EXEOn diskette SIGNATURE_1
SECDOS.EXE
SECOS2.EXE

SECUT1.EXEOn diskette SIGNATURE_2
SECUT2.EXE

SECUT3.EXEOn diskette SIGNATURE_3  (Optional: *)
SECPRN.EXE

* The set of utilities found in SECUT3.EXE are not specifically required
  for the security enhancement, but contain various fixes and updates.


Before installing this enhancement, customers should read through the
SECURITY.DOC file to determine if installation of the security enhancement
is
needed.  Particular attention should be given to the section on when to use
NCP packet signature.  Customers in need of additional support and service
should contact their local reseller.

The enhancement is being made available free of charge on NetWire and
NetWare Express (minimal connection charges apply on NetWire
and NetWare Express) or by calling 1 (800) NetWare.


How NCP Packet Signature Works
------------------------------
NCP packet signature is an enhanced security feature that protects
servers and clients using the NetWare Core Protocol by preventing
packet forgery.

Without the NCP packet signature installed, it is possible for a
network client posing as a more privileged client to send a forged
NCP request to a NetWare server. By forging the proper NCP request
packet, an intruder could gain SUPERVISOR rights and access to all
network resources.

NCP packet signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the
server and the client to "sign" each NCP packet. The packet
signature changes with every packet.

NCP packets with incorrect signatures are discarded without
breaking the client's connection with the server. However, an alert
message about the invalid packet is sent to the error log, the
affected client, and the server console. The alert message contains
the LOGIN name and the station address of the affected client.

A two-part process between the client and the NetWare server
determines the NCP packet signature:

*    At LOGIN, the server and the client determine a shared, secret
     key known as the session key.

*    For each request or response packet, the server and the client
     calculate a signature based on the session key, a
     "fingerprint" algorithm, and the previous packet's signature.
     The unique signature is appended to the NCP packet.

If NCP packet signature is installed correctly on the server and
all of its clients, it is virtually impossible to forge a valid NCP
packet.


Packet Signature Options
------------------------
Because the packet signature process consumes CPU resources and
slows performance, both for the client and the NetWare server, NCP
packet signature is optional.

Several signature options are available, ranging from never signing
NCP packets to always signing NCP packets. NetWare servers have
four settable signature levels, and network clients also have four
signature levels.

The signature options for servers and clients combine to determine
the level of NCP packet signature on the network.

NOTE:     Some combinations of server and client packet signature
          levels may slow performance. However, low CPU-demand
          systems may not show any performance degradation. Network
          supervisors can choose the packet signature level that
          meets both their performance needs and their security
          requirements.


Server Levels
-------------
Server packet signature levels are assigned by a new SET parameter:

     SET NCP Packet Signature Option = [number]

Replace [number] with 0, 1, 2, or 3. The default is 2.


Number    Explanation
---------------------
0         Server does not sign packets (regardless of the client
          level)

1         Server signs packets only if the client requests it
          (client level is 2 or higher)

2         Server signs packets if the client is capable of signing
          (client level is 1 or higher)

3         Server signs packets and requires all clients to sign
          packets (or logging in will fail)


Client Levels
-------------
Client signature levels are assigned by a new NET.CFG parameter:

     signature level = [number]

Replace [number] with 0, 1, 2, or 3. The default is 1.


Number    Explanation
---------------------
0         Client does not sign packets

1         Client signs packets only if the server requests it
          (server option is 2 or higher)

2         Client signs packets if the server is capable of signing
          (server option is 1 or higher)

3         Client signs packets and requires the server to sign
          packets (or logging in will fail)


Effective Packet Signature
--------------------------
The packet signature levels for the server and the client interact
to create the "effective" packet signature. Some combinations of
server and client levels do not allow logging in.

The table below shows the interactive relationship between the
server packet signature levels and the client signature levels.


Effective Packet Signature of Server and Client
-----------------------------------------------
IF        Server=0  Server=1  Server=2  Server=3

Client=0  No sign   No sign   No sign   No login

Client=1  No sign   No sign   Sign      Sign

Client=2  No sign   Sign      Sign      Sign

Client=3  No login  Sign      Sign      Sign


When to Use NCP Packet Signature
--------------------------------
NCP packet signature is not required for every installation. Some
network supervisors may choose not to use NCP packet signature
because they can tolerate certain security risks.


Security Risks
--------------
The following situations are examples of tolerable risks that may
not need NCP packet signature:

*    Only executable programs reside on the server.

*    All workstation users on the network are known and trusted by
     the supervisor.

*    Data on the NetWare server is not sensitive; loss or
     corruption of this data will not impact operations.

NCP packet signature is recommended for security risks such as:

*    An untrustworthy user at a workstation on the network.

*    Easy physical access to the network cabling system.

*    An unattended, publicly accessible workstation.

Signature Level Examples
------------------------
The default NCP packet signature level is 1 for clients and 2 for
servers. In most installations, this setting provides the most
flexibility while still offering protection from forged packets.
Below are some examples of using different signature levels.

All Information on the Server Is Sensitive
------------------------------------------
If an intruder gained access to any information on the NetWare
server, it could damage the company.

The network supervisor sets the server to level 3 and all clients
to level 3 for maximum protection.

Sensitive and Non-sensitive Information Reside on the Same Server
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The NetWare server has a directory for executable programs and a
separate directory for corporate finances (such as accounts
receivable).

The network supervisor sets the server to level 2, and the clients
that need access to accounts receivable to level 3. All other
clients remain at the default, level 1.

Users Often Change Locations and Workstations
---------------------------------------------
The network supervisor is uncertain which employees will be using
which workstations, and the NetWare server contains some
sensitive data.

The network supervisor sets the server to level 3. Clients remain
at the default, level 1.

Workstation is Publicly Accessible
----------------------------------
An unattended workstation is set up for public access to non-
sensitive information, but another server on the network contains
sensitive information.

The network supervisor sets the sensitive server to level 3 and the
unattended client to level 0.


Network Security Guidelines
---------------------------
In addition to installing NCP packet signature, network supervisors
can use other NetWare security features and protective measures to
keep their network data secure.

The following security guidelines are suggested:

*    Use only the most current versions of system software, client
     software, and patches.

*    Regularly check for viruses.

*    Use the SECURITY utility to detect vulnerable access points to
     the server.

*    Lock NetWare servers in a secure room.

*    Issue the SECURE CONSOLE command from the NetWare
     console. The system will only load NLMs from SYS:SYSTEM.

*    Select "Lock File Server Console" from the MONITOR main
     menu when the NetWare console is not in use.

*    Always use a password different from the SUPERVISOR
     password for RCONSOLE.

*    Limit the number of users with SUPERVISOR rights.

*    Log in as SUPERVISOR as little as possible.

*    Use access control features in NetWare to limit users to
     necessary applications and data.

*    Enable intruder detection and lockout.

*    Advise users to log out when their workstations are
     unattended.

*    Secure unattended workstations.

*    Require passwords of at least five characters on all accounts.

*    Force password changes at least every three months.

*    Require unique passwords.

*    Limit the number of grace logins.

*    Limit concurrent connections.

*    Enforce LOGIN time restrictions and station restrictions.

*    Train users and administrators on the use of NetWare security
     features.

NCP Packet Signature for NetWare v3.11  PATENT PENDING - Novell, Inc.



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