NDS for win2k ???

[Belgarion]

Sorry my date was wrong on my pc.

"Belgarion" <p.bro...@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
news:91gtre$su...@nexus.provo.novell.com...
> maybe this is a bit offtopic, but I didn't know where to post this?
>
>
> Can anybody tell me if there is a NDS for win2k. I have a discusion with a
> friend about this.
>
> * I say that NDS is synchronised with the win2K AD. This synchronisatie is
> done by using DIRXML.
>
> * He says that there is an NDS version voor win2k. And shows me this link:
> http://www.novell.com/products/nds/quicklook.html
> The last line says: eDirectory is available for Windows 2000, Windows NT,
> Solaris, Linux, or as an upgrade on NetWareŽ servers (a version for Compaq
> Tru64 UNIX will be available in the year 2001).
>
> Who is right and where can I find the facts that support one of our
stories?
>
>

[Michael Ducharme]

You and your friend are both correct. eDirectory for Win2k exists, but just
provides directory services on top of Win2k and does not integrate in any way
with user management or management of Win2k servers. (i.e. with eDirectory for
Win2k alone, you can't grant Win2k file rights to NDS users). It is primarily
for eBusiness purposes or to store replicas where NetWare servers are not
present. It does not replace AD in any regard when it comes to the functionality
of Win2k.

DirXML provides a solution to use NDS to manage AD. Novell Account Management
for Windows 2000, when released (soon), will take the DirXML connector for NDS
<=> AD and package it into a product that can be sold to customers via regular
channels instead of requiring special consultation.

Likewise, there are also two solutions for integrating NT servers into an NDS
network. NDS eDirectory for NT is very much like eDirectory for Win2k: it
doesn't integrate user account management or server management. Novell Account
Management for NT integrates the SAM database into NDS. Novell Account
Management for NT is the solution previously known as NDS for NT. Do not get
confused between NDS eDirectory for NT and NDS for NT, they are very different
products..

Account Management for NT is a redirection solution; Account Management for
Win2k is a synchronization solution.

Belgarion wrote:

> maybe this is a bit offtopic, but I didn't know where to post this?
>
> Can anybody tell me if there is a NDS for win2k. I have a discusion with a
> friend about this.
>
> * I say that NDS is synchronised with the win2K AD. This synchronisatie is
> done by using DIRXML.
>
> * He says that there is an NDS version voor win2k. And shows me this link:
> http://www.novell.com/products/nds/quicklook.html
> The last line says: eDirectory is available for Windows 2000, Windows NT,
> Solaris, Linux, or as an upgrade on NetWareŽ servers (a version for Compaq
> Tru64 UNIX will be available in the year 2001).
>
> Who is right and where can I find the facts that support one of our stories?

--
Michael J. Ducharme, CNE, MCSE
IT Support Technician
Anokiiwin Training Institute