Press Release

Novell Announces DeveloperNet '97 Conference

First Annual Developer Conference Focuses on Directory-Enabled Solutions

NetWorld+Interop, ATLANTA -- September 17, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced its first annual developer conference, DeveloperNet™ '97, which will be held December 3-5, 1996, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida. DeveloperNet '97 delivers on Novell's efforts to implement and exploit new client/network capabilities for Internet/intranet applications. By extending the core network operating system to be a high-performance application server and closely integrating client and developer tools, Novell's IntranetWare™ has evolved into the most powerful development platform for deploying Internet/intranet solutions.

The three-day conference, based on Novell's developer initiative, code-named Net2000, will open new doors to develop on IntranetWare and its network services. Developers will gain the ability to build cross-platform, directory-enabled Internet/intranet applications faster and easier than ever before. These applications can be accessed from anywhere and are centrally managed and maintained through Novell Directory Services™ (NDS™). NDS, Novell's X.500-based directory service, is a core component of IntranetWare and NetWare® 4 and will soon be available for other environments including UNIX and Windows NT.

DeveloperNet '97 is intended for hardware and software developers, programmers, chief information officers, chief technology officers and other strategic decision makers. The December conference will deliver in-depth technical sessions on Novell's leading networking services and a wide range of interfaces and standard tools for developing Internet/intranet applications based on those services. DeveloperNet '97 will also feature a Partner Pavilion where more than 80 of the leading Internet/intranet companies will be on hand to demonstrate their applications, tools and services.

"The demand for Internet/intranet products will continue to grow. That momentum, combined with Novell's installed base of 60 million users, presents a tremendous technology and business opportunity for developers," said Gary Mueller, vice president and general manager of Novell's Developer Services Division. "In addition, we're embracing industry standards and open interfaces through the Net2000 Initiative and NDS, resolving issues of interoperability and proprietary systems that have hampered developers in the past."

Net2000 Initiative

Net2000 eases IntranetWare development and exposes network services to all developers by providing:

  • Options for different development needs with Java, Scripting, RAD components and C/C++;
  • Easier access to IntranetWare services such as NDS, file and print, security and licensing through standard interfaces such as Visual Basic, Delphi and SunSoft's JavaWorkshop™;
  • Management and sharing of components (OCX controls and soon Java applets) across the network using NDS; and
  • Full Basic scripting capabilities to offer developers an easy way to build IntranetWare applications and utilities.
Additional information about Net2000 is available on the Internet at http://developer.novell.com/net2000.

Java-Based Business Applications for the Internet and Intranets

Net2000 also enables developers to build Java-based business applications for the Internet and intranets. "Java is the universal software platform ideally suited for directory-enabled applications. By incorporating the Java Virtual Machine™ (VM) into the IntranetWare operating system, Sun Microsystems and Novell have linked the most portable Internet platform with the most powerful networking platform," said Lew Tucker, senior director of ISV Developer Relations at JavaSoft. "JavaSoft is very excited to be a part of Novell's DeveloperNet '97 Conference. Attendees will have first access to Novell's strategic information and technology for building a new class of business solutions for the Internet/intranet markets."

Novell will also release its IntranetWare Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Java Platform at the conference.

Conference Agenda

DeveloperNet '97 conference tracks are designed to deliver the Net2000 Initiative, a complete set of options for developing directory-enabled solutions for the Internet/intranet. Net2000 offers developers freedom and flexibility, whether they develop applications in C/C++, write scripts to perform simple administrative tasks, use components within popular Rapid Application Development (RAD) environments or develop Internet/intranet business applications in Java. Additional conference tracks will include:

  • Building Java-based Applications for the Internet/Intranet -- Attendees will learn how to build a new class of business solutions for the Internet/intranet with the IntranetWare Software Development Kit (SDK) for Java;
  • Management of Applications Across Networks with Directory-enabled Services -- Attendees will become familiar with common administration, software distribution, access control and maintenance of applications across networks using directory-enabled services;
  • Building Directory-Enabled Applications -- Attendees will learn the value of directory-enabled applications and why they are important for the future of Internet/intranet computing, and they will see examples of applications that demonstrate directory-enabled computing;
  • Directory-Enabled Computing Using Standards -- Attendees will become familiar with directory interoperability issues, directory interfaces (LDAP, etc.) and choosing the appropriate directory access protocol for their needs; and
  • Component Management Service -- Attendees will learn about the next critical service for distributed computing across the Internet and intranets and directory-enabled applications integrated with ORB technologies and standard desktop object services (OLE).
The conference will also feature keynote addresses from Novell and third-party industry leaders.

Registration Information

Registration fees for the DeveloperNet '97 Conference are as follows:

  • U.S. $895 -- Early bird registration and subscribers of DeveloperNet, registering before October 15
  • U.S. $995 -- Non-DeveloperNet subscribers, registering before October 15
  • U.S. $1195 -- Onsite registration
Developers interested in registering for DeveloperNet '97 can call 1-800-488-2883. Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.sbexpos.com/novell.

DeveloperNet Subscription

DeveloperNet is a comprehensive subscription for developers creating and optimizing applications that utilize Novell's networking services and enable client/network computing. DeveloperNet is the primary channel for the delivery of Novell development tools, information and technical support to software developers. Some of the tools include a choice of Novell's most current networking products and Novell SDK CD-ROM, Release 9. DeveloperNet subscribers also receive a subscription to Developer Notes, Novell's monthly technical journal with tips, code samples and general information for software developers working on network-integrated applications.

A base subscription to DeveloperNet costs U.S. $345 per year; an advanced subscription costs US $995.00 per year. To subscribe to DeveloperNet by phone, call 1-800-REDWORD (1-801-861-5281) or subscribe through the World Wide Web at http://developer.novell.com.

About SOFTBANK Expos

DeveloperNet '97 is produced by Novell's Developer Services Division and SOFTBANK Expos, the world's largest Internet conference and trade show company and producers of educational technology events including NetWorld+Interop, Seybold Seminars, Netscape Internet Developers' Conference and JavaOne. Additional information is available at http://www.sbexpos.com.

About Novell

Founded in 1983, Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet, intranet and small-business markets. Novell education and technical support programs are the most comprehensive in the network computing industry. Information about Novell's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com.

Novell is a registered trademark and DeveloperNet, IntranetWare, Novell Directory Services and NDS are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. In the U.S. and other countries.

All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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