NCC/CSNW Product Description and Download Locations

Last reviewed: July 1, 1997
Article ID: Q123400

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

NOTE: The Directories and Files specified by this article are no longer Valid. Refer to Q134960 for information on how to install CSNW / GSNW via Floppy if you have access to the necessary media.

Microsoft currently has client software available to allow Windows NT to become a client on a Novell NetWare network. NetWare Compatible Client (NCC) is currently available separately for Windows NT version 3.1 and is included in Windows NT version 3.5. It is available for Intel-based, MIPS- based, and ALPHA-based platforms.

NCC allows Microsoft Windows NT workstations to access files, directories, and printers on Novell NetWare servers. In addition, when installed on Windows NT Advanced Server, NCC installs a file and print services gateway that allows Microsoft networking clients (computers running Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or LAN Manager version 2.x) to access files on NetWare servers without having NetWare client software loaded.

NCC requires the NetWare Link (NWLINK) transport be installed and uses NWLINK to provide file and print services to NetWare servers. It also requires Windows NT version 3.1 with U.S. Service Pack 1 or later installed.

NCC can be customized to specify such features as the preferred server and printing options through the CSNW (Client Services for NetWare) icon in Control Panel. When installed on Windows NT Advanced Server, the icon shows as GSNW (Gateway Services for NetWare) reflecting the additional functionality of the file and print services gateway.

NCC is currently available from the following locations:

CompuServe:

   1. Type GO WINNT at any ! prompt.
   2. Choose Libraries (#3)
   3. Choose Released Software (#7)
   4. Choose Directory (#2)
       -or-
      Download (#4) if you know the filenames.

CompuServe with WINCIM:

   1. Type GO WINNT at any ! prompt.
   2. Choose the Library Section icon.
   3. Select Released Software.

Internet:

   FTP.MICROSOFT.COM\bussys\winnt\winnt-public\srvnw
   \ALPHA - NCC software for Alpha platforms
   \MIPS  - NCC software for MIPS platforms
   \i386  - NCC software for Intel platforms

NCC file descriptions:

   NCCI_1.EXE  - Disk 1 for Intel-based platforms
   NCCI_2.EXE  - Disk 2 for Intel-based platforms
   NCCM_1.EXE  - Disk 1 for MIPS-based platforms
   NCCM_2.EXE  - Disk 2 for MIPS-based platforms
   NCCA_1.EXE  - Disk 1 for ALPHA-based platforms
   NCCA_2.EXE  - Disk 2 for ALPHA-based platforms
   INSTAW.EXE  - Installation manual (Write format)
   INSTAL.EXE  - Installation manual (Word for Windows 2.0 format)
   INSTAL.TXT  - Installation guide
   README.TXT  - Readme for creating disks
   SUPORT.WRI  - Support policies
   LICENS.WRI  - License agreement

The NetWare product discussed here is manufactured by Novell, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt wfw wfwg 3rdparty NWCS thirdparty 3rd third
party
Keywords : kbnetwork ntinterop NTSrvWkst
Version : 3.1
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: July 1, 1997
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