Novell Releases Early Access Technologies to Enhance IntranetWare Internet Security and
Performance
Proxy Caching, Security Services and Virtual Private Network Technologies Now
Available
OREM, Utah -- December 9, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced the
availability of an early access release of key network services for business intranets and the
Internet, including proxy caching, security services and virtual private network (VPN)
technologies. These technologies accelerate information access on the Internet and intranets;
provide secure computing over the Internet; and reduce the cost of intranet and Internet
connections. Novell plans to incorporate the technologies in its platform and network services
product line in 1997, delivering to customers the comprehensive and powerful set of network
services they need to exchange and access information quickly and confidentially.
The new technologies are intended to allow customers to more securely and efficiently implement
intranet and Internet capabilities by:
- Delivering cached HTML (intranet or Internet) pages to end users 4-10 times faster*;
- Reducing the cost of Internet connections by reducing WAN traffic up to 60 percent*;
- Reducing the cost of corporate WAN connections by allowing all or part of customers'
intranets to run securely over the Internet with a virtual private network;
- Reducing hardware costs by balancing the workload on Internet and intranet web servers;
- Providing comprehensive control by providing a single point of security administration for
intranets and the Internet through Novell Directory Services (NDS).
"Novell has identified components for Internet/intranet security and connectivity that will be key
for us in safely implementing our intranet and in managing Internet access," said Dr. Angel
Sanchez, division administrator, information resources and technology, Kern County
Superintendent of Schools. "The early access demonstrates to me that Novell is well on its way to
providing a compelling solution in that area."
"Novell is building on its full service intranet platform by providing new technologies to enhance
customers' ability to extend their LAN's reach to the Internet and extend their intranet capabilities
with the performance, reliability and security they have come to expect from Novell." said
Anthony Antonuccio, vice president of product planning and management. "We are committed to
the early access program as a means of giving those customers, developers and channel partners
advance looks at our technologies in development."
The early access CD includes a multi-user license time-bombed to expire April 15, 1997. Novell
emphasizes that all early access technologies are in various stages of completion and should be
installed and run only in isolated environments until they have been more fully tested and are
officially released.
The new technologies, detailed below, are designed to improve performance, enhance security at
all levels and improve manageability of customers' Internet/intranet connections.
Proxy Caching
Novell's proxy caching allows users faster access to HTML pages by storing frequently used
pages in a local area proxy cache. Pages will be stored and updated based on frequency of use, file
size and time-to-live dates. By delivering faster web access, proxy caching reduces the time users
spend waiting to view the information they need. Because proxy caching avoids constantly
reloading frequently used pages from the Internet, it frees bandwidth for more productive uses.
In addition, the proxy cache includes SSL bind-session support to enable secure transactions with
SSL web servers.
Security Services
Novell's security services provide administrators with a comprehensive, firewall class security
framework. The circuit gateway and HTTP proxy employ full NDS integration to control user
access to Internet and intranet applications, sites, and content. Filtering and IP network address
translation are offered at the packet level for systems and applications not using the proxy cache
or circuit gateway.
Virtual Private Networking Services
Novell's VPN services will cost effectively extend the reach of customers' intranets by enabling
them to securely run over the Internet via encrypted tunneling. VPN services work in conjunction
with IntranetWare's WAN routing options, including Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) over leased
lines, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) lines and analog dial-up lines, as well as frame
relay and X.25.
Additional Technologies
Other technologies available in the early access release that will enable customers to build or
enhance their intranets include:
- Remote Access Services to provide customers with remote dial-in and dial-out capabilities
for access to corporate intranets. This includes the ability to provide telecommuting access via
ISDN.
- Advanced Routing Services to provide customers with the ability to expand and scale their
IPX networks with hierarchical routing. This includes address translation gateways for both IPX
and IP, so that networks can be easily combined and secured.
- A persistent storage system (code-named Z-File Services) to provide customers with a
scalable, portable, fast-restart, back-up storage system within which file and web services are
supported. The existing NetWare file system is also fully supported.
Novell has also updated several technologies already available in early access to reflect continuing
development. These include Novell Distributed Print Services, Novell Replication Services, the
next phase of IP, and Novell ATM LAN Emulation.
More Information
For additional information on Novell's early access release, please refer to Novell's Early Access
Release World Wide Web site, http://www.novell.com/ear. The site contains additional
information on early access technologies including technical white papers and answers to
frequently asked questions. Novell will not offer general technical support for early access
releases.
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 of Novell, Inc. IntranetWare, Novell Directory Services and NDS
are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of
their respective.
* Figures based on internal Novell preliminary estimates.
Press Contact:
Katrina Larson
(801) 861-5593
Internet: kalarson@novell.com
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