Overview

NetWare^® WebAccess is a feature of NetWare 6 that allows network administrators to easily and quickly set up Web access to network resources for their users with the skills they already have. Most network administrators do not need additional training to set up and configure NetWare WebAccess

NetWare WebAccess is a Java* servlet or Java application that is based on Novell^® Portal Services technology. NetWare WebAccess allows network users to access their most important resources from any computer without the need for a NetWare or VPN client when used with Novell iChain.

NetWare WebAccess includes the following:

• Gives users access to commonly used network resources from a single Web site
• Allows administrators to support mobile work forces that need network access from a multitude of devices
• Works right out of the box without any complicated Web development required
• Eliminates the need for NetWare or VPN client software
• Provides several gadgets for accessing critical network resources, including:
  • NetStorage (File Access)
  • Novell iPrint
  • E-mail and calendaring (GroupWise^®, Exchange, Lotus* Notes*, NIMS, POP3, and IMAP)
  • Address book that allows users to easily get phone numbers and other information that is stored in Novell eDirectory^TM.
  • Gadget for changing passwords

• Provides a customizable WebAccess page so companies can add their own logo to the NetWare WebAccess site
• Is fully cluster enabled, which means that NetWare WebAccess is built to work with Novell Cluster Services^TM and can be running and available 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
• Gadgets are easily and centrally managed using the Java-based ConsoleOne^TM utility.