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Novell and Compaq Introduce SmartStart Installation Program to Novell's Corporate License Agreement (CLA) Novell and Compaq join to deliver optimized networking solutions on Compaq servers, provide joint customers dependable, high-performance network servers San Jose, CA -- November 13, 1997 -- Novell and Compaq announced today the availability of the Compaq SmartStart Installation Program for Novell Customer Connections® Corporate License Agreement (CLA) customers. SmartStart, an integration tool that dramatically simplifies the process of configuring a well-integrated, reliable server through a single, streamlined CD- based process, comes standard with purchases of Compaq ProLiant and ProSignia servers. The program guarantees a reliable, optimized configuration, facilitates standardized server configuration across organizations, and saves time in server setup. "Compaq and Novell have worked together to make all user versions of NetWare 3.12 and IntranetWare available through SmartStart," said David Trotter, Vice President of Global OEM Sales and Channel Programs at Novell. "Customers who install these Novell products using SmartStart can efficiently optimize their servers the first time." NetWare and IntranetWare software is delivered on the Novell Software from Compaq CD, which is included in the SmartStart package. To participate in the SmartStart program, CLA customers simply purchase NetWare or IntranetWare software using their standard CLA software license purchasing process and placing orders with their chosen CLA Approved Partner. "The installation process has been optimized for customers purchasing Novell products through the CLA program," said Bob Page, Novell's Director of OEM Sales. When they purchase their licenses, CLA customers can also purchase Master Software, which contains the serialized license diskettes that will be used as activation keys to unlock the software installed from the Novell Software from Compaq CD. Then, using the SmartStart installation process, customers may begin installing software up to the quantity of software licenses for which they have placed an order. When the customer is prompted by the installation screen for a SmartStart Activation Key, the customer inserts their CLA master version serialized license diskette. Novell's Master License Agreement (MLA) customers also have the ability to use the SmartStart program to install NetWare and IntranetWare. They follow a similar installation process as CLA customers and order their licenses and Master Software from Novell using the MLA Schedule C order form. "Compaq servers and the SmartStart process are ideal for the business-critical environments of Novell's large CLA and MLA customers," said Mary McDowell, Vice President of Marketing, Server Products Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "By incorporating SmartStart installation into the MLA and CLA programs, Compaq and Novell are responding to evolving customer needs to simplify the software acquisition process." Compatibility with the CLA program is just one of the new features of the SmartStart 3.50. SmartStart activation keys from Compaq are no longer required to gain the full integration benefits of a SmartStart assisted install of Novell IntranetWare and NetWare 3.12. Customers may purchase NetWare or IntranetWare from any source, including shrink-wrap from any Novell reseller or directly from Compaq. For additional information about the SmartStart program for use by Novell MLA and CLA customers, please contact your local Novell or Compaq office. The Novell Customer Connections Corporate License Agreement (CLA) and Master License Agreement (MLA) offer licensing options and preferential pricing to organizations of all sizes. As a key component of Novell Customer Connections, the CLA is designed to help medium to large-sized organizations save money and easily manage the purchasing, service, and fulfillment options they require. The CLA provides customers freedom to make purchasing decisions at a division, branch, or departmental level and control to minimize costs enterprise-wide. 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.
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