FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PatchLink Extends Internet-based eBusiness Management Platform to Novell Channel Sales Partners Looking to Add Value to the Novell NetWare Sale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — May 7, 2001 — PatchLink Corporation, a global leader in providing the IT community with secure enterprise-wide network and server management software products and services, today announced the availability of its WebConsole for NetWare® "Red Box Distribution Bundle" for Novell® (Nasdaq: NOVL) channel partners. The software offering consists of a single-server, core license of PatchLink’s flagship eBusiness management solution, WebConsole IT Management Suite. The bundle also includes a 30-day trial of all PatchLink modules including DS Doctor, ReportConsole, HelpDesk, and BorderConsole; as well as a 30-day trail of its hosted infrastructure management offering, eManagement Services. The bundle will be available to Novell channel partners through Novell authorized distributors Ingram Micro and Tech Data until the end of July 2001.

WebConsole for NetWare is an integrated IT management suite that enables IT administrators to easily access, manage and update Novell NetWare servers anytime, anyplace. Comprising the WebConsole framework and a suite of modules addressing very specific management functions, the WebConsole platform has been designed to meet the ongoing functionality, productivity and security needs of IT professionals. In addition, WebConsole for NetWare simplifies network administration by leveraging the power of Novell NDS® eDirectory™ while providing a single-point management solution with a
user-friendly graphical interface.

"We are excited to see Novell third-party vendors like PatchLink Corporation develop promotions that build value for customers and profit for partners," says Mark Taylor, vice president of Channel Sales for Novell. "Offering a robust network management solution like WebConsole along side our NetWare software gives Novell channel partners even more selling power with long standing corporate customers."

"We are pleased to now offer Novell channel partners even more infrastructure management savvy and functionality with our WebConsole for NetWare product," explains Sean Moshir, CEO, PatchLink Corporation. "Because WebConsole is compatible with NetWare 3.x, 4.x and 5.x, corporate network

administrators can enjoy robust, Internet-based network management optimized to their internal infrastructure."

• DS DoctorÔ .
A module used as a preventative measure to proactively and continuously monitor the overall health of eDirectory and provide diagnostic, restorative, and logistical functions enterprise wide
• ReportConsoleÔ .
A reporting and security-auditing module that produces customizable reports on demand to identify risks and protect business-critical networks from problems and security threats.
• BorderConsoleÔ .
A module that enhances the Novell BorderManager product by providing it with integrated and scalable Internet-based management of firewalls, proxies and VPNs.
• HelpDeskÔ .
A module that allows an organization to delegate specific support tasks to helpdesk personnel while maintaining the overall security and integrity of their network.

As outsourcing benefits begin to surface within the marketplace, PatchLink builds upon its strong heritage as an e-infrastructure management leader through its eManagement Services. These services are designed to manage performance and availability of the operations and applications that are critical to the success of any business utilizing cutting-edge network technology. In addition they are based on open standards, operate from anywhere via a Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x browser, and offer customers the ability to deploy highly adaptable, scalable and secure managed services.

For more information on how to take advantage of the WebConsole Suite for NetWare Red Box Bundle offering, please contact Ross Small, Channel Account Manager at PatchLink, 480.970.1025,
ext. 123.

Established in 1991, PatchLink Corporation is a leading provider of e-business infrastructure management software. As a provider of infrastructure management solutions, PatchLink delivers its network management technology through several subscription-based service offerings in addition to its established flagship software product, WebConsole^® IT Management Suite. The Company has built a strong reputation in providing top quality software products at substantial savings to system and networking professionals. PatchLink products are installed on more than 2 million network servers worldwide. For additional information on PatchLink, visit www.patchlink.com.

Copyright (C) 2001 PatchLink Corporation. All rights reserved. PatchLink(tm), the PatchLink logo, and the PatchLink product names and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of PatchLink Corporation. In addition, other companies' names and products mentioned in this document, if any, may be either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

Novell, NetWare and NDS are registered trademarks, and eDirectory is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.