Enhanced Novell Web Server 3.0 Enters Beta -- New Product Offers Heightened Security
and Increased Performance
Next-Generation Web Server Helps Customers Build Corporate Intranets
OREM, Utah -- December 9, 1996 -- Novell, Inc., today announced beta
availability of Novell® Web Server 3.0, the next release of Novell's high-performance solution for publishing Web documents on business intranets and the Internet. Novell
Web Server 3.0 delivers new and improved features, such as Secure Sockets Layer 3.0 (SSL), for
enhanced security; virtual directories, for simplified management; increased performance that
keeps the product ahead of other solutions in its class; Oracle connectivity, for expanded access to
critical corporate information; and the Novell QuickFinder search engine, for indexing
intranet files. Novell Web Server 3.0 also supports Perl 5.0 and NetBasic scripting, which enables
users to create powerful intranet applications.
Integrated with Novell's IntranetWare platform, Novell Web Server 3.0 is the only solution of its
kind that allows customers to access and secure information with comprehensive directory
services. The enhanced product leverages the full power of Novell Directory Services
(NDS), providing access from any Web browser to information on network users and
resources. Network administrators and users can efficiently organize, manage and access user
names, e-mail addresses, Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), lists of equipment and applications,
and other information.
Novell Web Server 3.0 connects seamlessly with existing IntranetWare environments, allowing
customers to leverage their existing network investment and expertise. The beta software will be
available for free download the week of December 16, by registering through the Novell World
Wide Web site at http://support.novell.com/home/pubbeta/nws.
"Efficiency is a number one priority for our employees," said Matt Dillon, network specialist for
ITT Fluid Technology Corp. "Novell Web Server 3.0 demonstrates better performance than any
other Web server, while ensuring high security and ease of use for administrators. It allows us to
leverage our current investment in IntranetWare and NetWare to attain our goal of providing
information to anyone, anywhere, anytime."
SSL 3.0 Heightens Intranet Security
Novell Web Server 3.0 now includes SSL, a technology that encrypts the exchange of information
between browsers and Web servers. SSL ensures that data integrity is preserved, allowing users
to send secure information over the Internet and intranet. Novell is partnering with VeriSign, Inc.,
a software company that provides both private and public digital keys (also referred to as
certificates) to lock and unlock the transmitted information. Each Novell Web Server 3.0 and
browser can be equipped with a set of keys to authenticate identity and ensure data security. SSL
was incorporated into Novell Web Server 3.0 using the SecureWeb Toolkit, a technology recently
licensed from Terisa Systems, Inc.
SSL combines with NDS security to create a secure intranet platform. NDS offers users a single
point of intranet security administration and provides the highest level of protection for customers'
intranets. The Web server also ensures Internet protection, by filtering users through previously
defined IP addresses, user names and host names.
Virtual Directories Simplify Network Management
Novell Web Server 3.0 also includes virtual directories, a technology that allows Web pages to
reside on any IntranetWare or NetWare server, not just the Web server. This reduces the number
of Web servers a Webmaster must install and maintain for an intranet, simplifying management
and reducing overall administrative costs. NDS integration ensures control of information stored
in Web pages throughout the network.
Web Server 3.0 Demonstrates Market-Leading Performance
Novell Web Server 3.0 is the fastest Web server in its class, doubling the performance of Novell
Web Server 2.5, which is widely considered the performance leader on the Intel platform. The
latest version logs over 600 connections per second, on a 128-client network, which means users
spend significantly less time waiting for critical information stored on Internet and intranet Web
pages. Novell Web Server 3.0 maximizes network efficiency by minimizing the use of CPU
resources. Users can combine Web, file and print functions onto one server, leveraging the full
power of IntranetWare and eliminating the need for a dedicated Web server.
"Novell Web Server 3.0 is an invaluable component of our customers' intranet solutions,
providing fast access to information across numerous desktop platforms," said William Donahoo,
senior director of product marketing for Novell. "Novell Web Server 3.0 yields an increased
return on investment for customers who already enjoy the security and ease of use offered by
IntranetWare and NDS. The new product is fully integrated with IntranetWare, ensuring an
extension of these benefits and making it a logical Web server selection."
Users and Developers Benefit from Oracle Database Connectivity
Novell Web Server 3.0 enables increased user access to critical information by providing
comprehensive Oracle connectivity. Novell Web Server 3.0 allows users to access information
stored in Oracle databases on any platform. Oracle connectivity also benefits developers, allowing
them to create Web-based database applications.
Novell QuickFinder Indexes Popular Business Applications
Novell Web Server 3.0 now includes Novell QuickFinder, a search engine that automatically
indexes files on the Web server, including HTML, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and
WordPerfect files. Novell QuickFinder provides efficient document indexing, creating indexes that
are less than 10 percent of the original document size. This is up to four times more efficient than
competitive products.
Additional New Features and Enhancements
Novell Web Server 3.0 also offers customers the following new features and enhancements:
- Multi-homing lets a single Novell Web Server host an unlimited number of multiple domains;
- Perl 5.0 which benefits developers by providing the most popular language for creating
Common Gateway Interface (GCI) programs.
Novell Web Server 3.0 allows Webmasters to reduce the number of Web servers on the network,
simplifying management and making it a cost-effective solution for Novell customers.
Pricing and Availability
Novell Web Server 3.0 beta software will be available the week of December 16 for download at
no cost. Customers can register for the software through the Novell World Wide Web site at http://support.novell.com/home/pubbeta/nws. The final version of the Web server software will be available in the first quarter of 1997.
For more information call 1-800-NETWARE.
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 and NetWare are registered trademarks, and IntranetWare, NDS, NetWare Loadable
Module, NLM, Novell Directory Services, Novell QuickFinder and Novell Web Server are
trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of
their respective holders.
Press Contacts:
Jason Werner
Novell, Inc.
(801) 861-4009
Internet: jwerner@novell.com
Nan Stillinger
Cunningham Communication, Inc.
(408) 764-0772
Internet: nan@ccipr.com
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