Network Neighborhood

With Network Neighborhood, users can browse network servers — even those from different network vendors — all from a single location. And, with support for universal naming convention (UNC) pathnames, it's as easy to access resources on the network as it is those on the local hard disk.

For more information, see Part 3, "Networking," and Chapter 32, "Windows 95 Network Architecture."

Tips for the administrator

• Use 32-bit protected-mode networking software components instead of the real-mode equivalents to ensure speed and stability. You need to evaluate whether to upgrade your NetWare protocols and client software to 32-bit. Compatibility problems with certain programs might cause you to choose not to upgrade your real-mode components.
• You need to use Windows NT Server to take advantage of DHCP autoconfiguring options and WINS name-resolution capabilities if you are moving to TCP/IP as your strategic protocol.