Open Enterprise Server Deployment Support
If you are installing, upgrading, or migrating to Open Enterprise Server on either the Linux or NetWare platform, Novell provides a wealth of support information to take the guesswork out of your deployment preparation, as well as documentation and tools to make the transition as smooth as possible.
For general information on Open Enterprise Server deployment, click here. 
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Open Enterprise Server deployment, click here.
How it works
- Click on the tab for your current server operating system.
- Select your destination operating system platform.
- Enjoy the how-to information and tools specific to your deployment scenario.
Windows NT
Novell Server Consolidation Utility 4.11, part of the Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit 1.1, lets you copy Windows NT server data, along with NT users and groups, permissions, and ownerships, to Open Enterprise Server on either the Linux or NetWare platform.
Helpful Links
More complete tools and documentation to help you migrate your entire Windows NT environment to Open Enterprise Server are currently under development. Click here if you have questions, or to send us information about your Windows to Open Enterprise Server migration requirements. |
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Windows 200x
Novell Server Consolidation Utility 4.11, part of the Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit 1.1, lets you copy Windows 2000/2003 server data, along with users and groups, permissions, and ownerships, to Open Enterprise Server on either the Linux or NetWare platform. Currently the utility only allows information to be copied from one Active Directory domain at a time.
Helpful Links
More complete tools and documentation to help you migrate your entire Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory environment to Open Enterprise Server are currently under development. Click here if you have questions, or to send us information about your Windows to Open Enterprise Server migration requirements. |
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Netware 4.x
Novell Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit 1.1 supports data consolidations and migrations from NetWare 4.x servers to Open Enterprise Server on either the Linux or NetWare platform. You should plan to phase out NetWare 4.x as soon as possible, since it is no longer supported by Novell.
Planning Checklist
Use this handy checklist to ensure that your network is ready for Open Enterprise Server:
Click here for a full, printable version of this checklist in PDF format. Destination Platform Select your destination from the options below: |
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Netware 5.x
Novell Server Consolidation and Migration Toolkit 1.1 supports data consolidations and migrations from NetWare 5.x servers to Open Enterprise Server on either the Linux or NetWare platform. You should plan to phase out NetWare 5.x as soon as possible, since it is no longer supported by Novell.
Planning Checklist
Use this handy checklist to ensure that your network is ready for Open Enterprise Server:
Click here for a full, printable version of this checklist in PDF format. Destination Platform Select your destination from the options below: |
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Netware 6.x
Deploying Open Enterprise Server into an existing NetWare 6.5 environment is an easy task, whether you're simply upgrading your NetWare servers or introducing new Linux servers into the mix.
Planning Checklist
Use this handy checklist to ensure that your network is ready for Open Enterprise Server:
Click here for a full, printable version of this checklist in PDF format. Destination Platform Select your destination from the options below: |
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