Novell Technical Subscriptions
Features & Benefits
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Novell Technical Subscriptions Feature Comparison |
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SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCTS Tech Select: Novell Tech Select Service NPRS - PA: Novell Professional Resource Suite - Portal Advantage NPRS: Novell Professional Resource Suite NSEDL: Novell Software Evaluation and Development Library |
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| Tech Select | NPRS - PA | NPRS | NSEDL | |||
| Electronic License | $995 | |||||
| Standard User License | $2,950 | $1,249 | $399 | |||
| Expanded License | $1,999 | $495 | ||||
| CD/DVD update frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Every 2 mo | ||
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Resources limited to one Novell Product Resources cover all Novell Products Only available with Expanded License |
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| * Includes a limited license for
development, evaluation, and testing only. Some software may have usage
restrictions imposed via time limits ** Benefit provided through the Subscriber Portal. *** Additional benefits for developers can be found at developer.novell.com/devserv ‡‡ Three service requests (12 x 5) are provided to Tech Select customers. Service requests are available for use while the subscription is current. These are not included with entitlement subscriptions like those provided to Premium Support and PartnerNet programs. |
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Novell Tech Select Service
Combines all the benefits of the Novell Professional Resource Suite (NPRS) with an outstanding set of additional technical tools and resources (a collective value of over $6,000). In addition to the NPRS, subscribers receive:
- Four additional NPRS Subscriber Portal accounts
- Server installation of NPRS technical resources
- Three Novell service requests (12 x 5)
- Online access to Novell Self-study manuals
- Online access to First Look On-demand training
- More

Purchasable via your Novell reseller; not available to MLA or VLA customers.
Novell Professional Resource Suite - Portal Advantage
Designed for a team of IT experts. This subscription combines one Novell Professional Resource Suite with four additional portal accounts (a collective value of over $4,500). In addition to the NPRS, subscribers receive:
- Four additional NPRS Subscriber Portal accounts
- Server installation of NPRS technical resources
- Online access to Novell Self-study manuals
- Online access to First Look On-demand training
- More

Novell Professional Resource Suite
- Combines all technical products, software and extensive resources into a single, comprehensive package
- Expanded evaluation software licensing (2 server, 100 user)
- Ships updated CDs and DVDs monthly, with daily updates via the Subscriber Portal
- Online access to Novell Self-study manuals
- Online access to First Look On-demand training
- Remains the most comprehensive technical resource from Novell
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Novell Software Evaluation & Development Library
- Includes the latest Novell software for evaluation, testing, and development
- Offers the latest developer resources, including the Novell Developer Kit
- Ships updated CDs/DVDs every 2 months, with daily updates via the Subscriber Portal
- Provides hands-on experience with Novell software
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Resources limited to one Novell Product