Press Release

Novell's NetWare 4 Green River Sneak Peek To Provide CNEs, Other Service Providers Pre-Release Novell-Authorized Training

Strong Product, Education Demand Drive Unprecedented Pre-Release Training

OREM, Utah -- July 10, 1996 --To meet strong training demand for the fall release of its market-leading NetWare® 4 network operating system, code-named Green River, Novell, Inc. today announced the availability of pre-release courseware. The Green River Sneak Peek program will allow Novell CNEs*, Master CNEs* and other service professionals to learn the new features and functionality of the upcoming release through select Novell Authorized Education Centers (NAECs*) throughout North America, Europe and Australia. Novell will offer two courses to provide service professionals with product knowledge to better service and support Green River: one for those new to NetWare 4, and one for those familiar with previous versions of NetWare 4. The Green River Sneak Peek courses mark the first time Novell has provided pre-release education opportunities for network service professionals.

To date, more than 370,000 students have received Novell-authorized training on NetWare 4, with some 30,000 students having completed NetWare 4 First Class to introduce service professionals to the benefits of networking with NetWare. "The momentum of NetWare 4 and the popular success of Novell Education's authorized curriculum have prompted this strong demand for Novell to offer Green River courseware--even before the product is generally available," said Carolyn G. Rose, senior vice president and general manager of Novell Education.

Course Availability

The Green River Sneak Peek provides student customers with the opportunity to receive quality, leading-edge training before the product release, preparing them to lead their organizations in the migration to Green River. "Novell Education's pre-release courseware reflects all of the new features and functions of Green River. These training sessions equip CNEs, Master CNEs and service providers with up-to-the-minute knowledge of the most stable, reliable and secure network operating system in the industry," added Rose.

The Green River Sneak Peek features two courses:

  • Pre-release course #519pr NetWare 4 Green River First Class introduces Green River features and functionality to individuals new to NetWare 4. Additional Novell- authorized Green River training is encouraged, beginning with course #526, NetWare 3 to NetWare 4 Update; and
  • Pre-release course #527pr NetWare 4.x to Green River Update Seminar further educates service providers having already supported prior versions of NetWare 4 or having completed the Novell-authorized NetWare 4 curriculum.
As part of the Green River Sneak Peek, all student customers receive a beta copy of Green River so they can test and run the new operating system prior to its official fall release. Suggested retail price for each of the one-day Green River Sneak Peek offerings is US$149. Courses for Novell's Green River Sneak Peek are scheduled to begin Aug. 12. To receive more information or schedule classes within North America, student customers can call 1-800-247-8731.

Green River Features and Availability

With more than 55 million users, NetWare continues to be the world's best-selling network software. With the release of Green River, Novell will provide a powerful platform for network, corporate intranet and Internet solutions that will help organizations lower their overall cost of network ownership. Major enhancements to the next version of NetWare include:

  • Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) scalability to support network applications and intranets;
  • Integrated TCP/IP support to simplify network management and ease user access to both corporate intranet and Internet resources;
  • C2-level security to protect sensitive data during transmission across networks;
  • Advanced network printing capabilities to give users more control over their printing;
  • Easier network migration and installation functionality; and
  • New graphical administration tools to better manage companies' network and Novell Directory Services™ (NDS™) environments.
Using Green River as the foundation for network solutions, companies will be able to create and run networks that can adapt to their business processes and provide them with an enduring competitive advantage. Green River is currently in beta testing with a select group of customers, development and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners.

Novell Education Background

A pioneer in technical education programs, Novell has been certifying industry and network professionals since 1986. Since then, Novell Education has continued to be the industry innovator and leader in skills development and skills assessment. In doing so, Novell Education has globally driven "Novell literacy" and the acceptance of Novell products, while also creating certification programs that have become de facto global standards for hiring network support professionals, offering them raises, and granting them promotions.

CNE is the global standard for servicing and supporting networks. Master CNE is the emerging global standard for delivering internetwork solutions. CNA* (Certified Novell Administrator) is the global standard for administering networks. CNI* (Certified Novell Instructor) is the global standard for teaching networking. Novell's newest certification, the Novell Internet Manager, is the emerging standard for harnessing the power of the Internet and intranets.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and NDS and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. CNA, CNE, CNI and Master CNE are *service marks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders

Press Contacts:
Jennifer Johnson
Novell, Inc.
(801) 222-7734
Internet: jjohnson@novell.com

Laura Kvinge
Novell, Inc.
(801) 222-4029
Internet: lkvinge@novell.com