Although not mandatory, the ZENworks Middle Tier Server allows access to Novell eDirectory and the Windows or NetWare file system for the users and workstations inside or outside the corporate firewall.
For a discussion of the role and benefits of the ZENworks Middle Tier Server, see "What Is the ZENworks Middle Tier Server?" in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management Administration Guide.
For instructions on installing the ZENworks Middle Tier Server, see Installing the ZENworks Middle Tier Server or Installing the Desktop Management Server and the Middle Tier Server on the Same Machine.