Before adding computers running Windows NT (or other non-NetWare operating systems) to a NetWare network, a NetWare administrator should anticipate some of the potential problems that might arise.
One source of possible difficulty for NetWare administrators is that Windows NT NetWare clients do not run NetWare logon scripts. However, Windows NT can run its own logon scripts, and the ability of Windows NT to maintain persistent connections through logon scripts and user profiles provides much the same functionality as NetWare logon scripts in many instances.
Another area of difficulty is backing up Windows NT NetWare clients. Novell servers do not provide tape backup services for their Windows NT clients without third-party software. A Windows NT computer equipped with a supported tape drive can back up other Windows NT computers, as well as NetWare servers and computers running Windows networking software.
Finally, Windows NT can act as a client only for a NetWare server running NetWare version 3.x and earlier. Windows NT can access servers running NetWare 4.x through the server's Bindery Emulation Mode that emulates version 3.x.