Standard Setup, Installation, Configuration

Server and server applications offer a Windows-based setup and follow a similar installation and setup process so you don't have to learn different programs. During the setup process, autodection will detect, list and recommend network protocols, network cards, and peripherals such as CD-ROM drives. When in Windows NT Server and BackOffice server applications, online Help is available. Windows client setup can also be automated.

Network client configuration utilities let you install client software automatically over the network. Below are descriptions of how to automate setup in the following BackOffice server applications:

• SQL-enabled automated client installation within setup

• SNA-enabled automated client installation within setup

• Systems Management Server uses log-on scripts for automating setup

• Exchange uses the Access Control List (ACL) to automate setup

Dynamic tracing, event log and self-diagnostics are available for troubleshooting and support.

Remote configuration across bridges and routers, via Remote Access Control (RAS) is also available. RAS supports, Asynchronous., X.25, or ISDN, as well as SNA over RAS.

• Over 1,700 PCs, 300 modems and 11 multi-port serial adapters

• Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

• SLIP on the client

• Internet hookup

• Netware LANs

• More than 28 third party RAS solutions