[comp.sys.novell] Novell Upgrades from 2.15C

nar@praxis.co.uk (Nick Rozanski) (06/24/91)

We are running Novell SFT V2.15C and want to take advantage of Novell's current
special offer in the UK for upgrading to the new versions.  We have two
choices, 2.2 or 3.11, each of which will cost us about the same (We have less
than 20 users at the moment).

I am interested in the views of any of you who have upgraded from 2.15 to 2.2
or 3.11 (or maybe even both!).  Specifically,

- how difficult is it?  (I assume 2.15 -> 2.2 is straightforward but 2.15 ->
  3.11 is more difficult)
- how long did it take?
- what did you think of the new features?
- did all of your old network facilities work ok?
- Can existing VAPs be used under 2.2 and 3.11?
- How easily can you get back to your original state (ie 2.15) if it all goes
  horribly wrong?

(Our current configuration includes TCP/IP support via Micom InterLAN Gateway
and software, Apple Macintosh support using the Dayna VAPs, and a UPS using the
Elgar VAP.  We also run Windows 3.0 and Oracle client/server over the network.
You can see why I am cautious!)

Thanks in advance,
-- 
Nick Rozanski
Praxis South-East Ltd, Church House, Church Street, Staines, Middlesex TW18 4EP
Tel:	+44-784-460694.   Email:   nar@praxis.co.uk