Your storage solution must be compatible with the network architecture. It must use the same or compatible protocols and technologies for connecting servers and devices and for communicating with other networking equipment, servers, and clients in a cross-platform environment.
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Compatible with existing security solution: The ability to work with the preferred secure access solution or directory service. |
Novell eDirectory provides an integrated trustee rights and access control system. For information, see the Novell eDirectory 8.8 Administration Guide. |
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Compatible with network communications protocols: The ability to access network data regardless of the network equipment and interconnects. |
OES servers operate in an Ethernet and TCP/IP network environment. For information, see |
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Compatible with SAN communications protocols: The ability to access network data regardless of the SAN equipment and interconnects |
OES supports SAN solutions with popular interconnect protocols such as Fibre Channel and iSCSI. SUSE Linux provides iSCSI Target and iSCSI Initiator software options. For information about using iSCSI on Linux, see |
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Compatible with cross-platform environments: The ability to access network data regardless of client or server operating system, the file storage system, or the database format. |
OES 2 supports clients and servers natively with Novell CIFS, Novell AFP, Novell Samba, Novell FTP, and Linux NFS. OES 2 fits into any environment with support for open source technologies, directory integration, and synchronization. It natively supports multiple client and server platforms including Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX/Linux. |