Novell's SQL Integrator Simplifies Universal Data Access and Application
Development
PROVO, Utah January 26, 1999 Novell®, Inc. today released Novell
SQL Integrator, a database application solution that provides transparent access to and integration
of data, regardless of the data location, database type or platform. Novell SQL Integrator leverages
NetWare®, Novell's server operating system that relies on the most powerful enterprise directory in
the industry, Novell Directory Services® (NDS), for efficient network management,
Internet integration and security. The combination of NetWare and Novell SQL Integrator allows
customers to optimize NetWare as an application server platform for developing, managing and
deploying database applications. The solution enables users to be more productive by giving them quick
access to information and the tools they need for developing database applications.
"As more large organizations implement and rely on enterprise-wide intranets and extranets, databases
that track a wide range of information are becoming more important," said Jason Werner, Novell product
marketing manager, Novell SQL Integrator. "The increase in available data is useless without an effective
way to access and synthesize vast amounts of information in heterogenous environments. This product
gives customers the tools they need to work more efficiently and effectively."
The ability to share data across multiple platforms allows customers to use data more productively, thus
saving time and money. "Novell's SQL Integrator allows us to transparently access information in diverse
databases from Microsoft, Oracle and Sybase," said James Gao, system engineer, Fairfax Printers Pty.
Ltd. "We have users at various manufacturing locations and the SQL Integrator enables them to obtain a
large amount of data from a single interface. We now have greater flexibility in cross-referencing
information and it has resulted in better use of our production resources."
Enhanced Access to Information
Novell SQL Integrator accelerates database application development and enables high-performance data
access via Java and Web applications. The solution provides the following benefits across multiple
platforms:
- Simplified and accelerated application development
- Novell SQL Integrator talks natively to every major database application, so developers need
only to develop to one source
- Joins data from several sources for more productive applications that allow users to
manipulate data from all sources at once
- Writes to standard SQL languages; Novell SQL Integrator overcomes incompatibilities
between databases to provide users with the information they need
- Supports Java, Java Beans, Novell Script, ODBC/JDBC and Perl Script
- Universal data access regardless of platform or database
- Integrates information from NetWare, NT and Unix environments
- Allows access to data from Oracle, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server, DB2, Microsoft Access
and non-relational data (ISAM, RMS) through a single interface
Pricing and Availability
Novell SQL Integrator is available worldwide through Novell distributor and reseller partners as well as
through licensing agreements. The Novell SQL Integrator Server Pack is $6,495 and includes a five-user
license and two database connections (selected by the user). Additional database connections are priced
and licensed according to the platform on which the database runs. Licensing of users is concurrent. For
more information, visit Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the leading provider of network software enabled by directory
services. Novell Internet solutions make networks more manageable, secure and affordable for
organizations of every kind and size. Novell's worldwide channel, developer, education and technical
support programs are the most extensive in the network computing industry.
For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact Novell's Customer
Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web site at http://www.novell.com.
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