hemmat@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (09/25/90)
Can anyone introduce me to journal articles / technical
reports comparing/evaluating different LAN software
products/packages and/or
take a minute and rate (from 1 to 10, 10 being the best)
the following products/packages:
- a. IBM's OS/2 LAN Server
- b. M/S LAN Manager
- c. Novell's Netware
- d. Banyan's Vines
- e. Apple's Appleshare
on the following categories. You may leave any one blank
if you are not comfortable answering it. I'd also
appreciate any comments (known problems, etc.) on any
of the above products.
Please reply by e-mail and I'll post a summary of
results and this survey in a few days.
a. b. c. d. e.
IBM M/S Novell Banyan Apple
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1. Support for various methods of
transport (Token Ring, etc.)
2. Storage and/or access to
stored data
3. Interactions with network
management systems
4. Interactions with other NOSs
5. Transparent access to
devices and services
6. Higher level of security
7. Seamless expansion capabilities
8. Optimal throughput
9. Integrates with existing
technologies
10. Supports work station
operating systems
11. Fault tolerant
12. Ease of administration
13. Ease of use
14. Vendor reputation
15. Vendor Support
16. Price
17. Maintainability
Thanks.
M. Hemmat
Hemmat@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (internet)
Hemmat@ukanvax (bitnet)