sys0001@dircon.uucp (Ben Knox) (10/28/90)
I have some questions about TCP/IP on SCO UNIX: 1. If I have two PCs running UNIX, will I need to buy two separate copies of SCO's TCP/IP package -- one for each system? (or can I buy one copy but two serial numbers/activation keys). 2. If I want to later upgrade to NFS, will I need two separate copies of that as well? 3. Which Ethernet cards are supported. Which is the most reliable, best supported etc (and least likely to conflict with other hardware -- especially Adaptec 1542B disk controller and VEGA 8-bit VGA card)? 4. Is it possible to use (cheaper) unbranded Ethernet cards? 5. What is the difference between thicknet and thin-net? What is 10BASET? 6. Can I perform backup to tape across the network under TCP/IP (using tar, ctar or...?)? 7. Is it possible to use one of the PD TCP/IP packages on a DOS PC to perform TCP logins and file transfers with SCO's package? If so, which is best for this purpose? 8. What are 'packet drivers' and TCP/IP boot PROMS ...do I need them? 9. Are there any other things I should consider before buying and installing the network? 10. Can anyone recommend any good books or papers which cover the practical aspects of TCP/IP Lans, bridging between lans, ethernet etc? My configuration is: SCO UNIX 3.2.2 on two 16MHz 386s (these may be upgraded to faster systems at a later date). Please reply by email. Thank you! -- sys0001@dircon.UUCP or sys0001%dircon@ukc.ac.uk