Should we move to Linux?

If you're moving for Stability and Uptime, I would advise Doing it in several steps.

I suspect that the NT server is down most often, so start there. Set up a Linux Box, and get Apache, FTP, and Sendmail (or whatever applications) all working well. Then dump the NT box.

Personally, I like Netware, and if you're running Netware 4 or better, I'd suggest you keep it. NDS is a great benefit, and with Caldera Linux in particular, you can keep the simplicity for the users that comes with Netware and NDS, while using Linux for App serving.

If after you have the NT box gone, you still want to move to Linux for File and Print, you will want to use Samba for File and Print on the Linux box.

Have fun.
Kev.

Yes, My NT boxes are almost always down, especially if I don't reboot them every couple of days, so I agree, they should be the first to go, and at this point, I feel comfortable that Linux will out do any NT box.

My question still remains with Netware though, the only real reason to get off of Netware would be because of Licensing. So then my question still is, how does Linux compare to Netware as far as stability?

I am a network administrator at a modest ISP. We run several Linux servers and one Novell. When it comes to stability and uptime there is no doubt the Linux is the right answer. Most of the Linux servers uptime is 90-120 days, they are stable and easy to administer if you've once installed all the software you need and configured it.
So my advise is get rid of the NT and if you have a bit experience with Linux get on with it.
Hope this helps.

There is also support for NDS in Linux, not real familiar with it yet, just starting a project to explore migration of NDS on to linux. Try Novell's site for info on NDS

Get an older box from somewhere and LEARN
LINUX FIRST. "Have a lot of fun" only has
meaning on real heavy doses of anti-depres-
sants, valium, or alcohol.(Or a combination
there-of.)

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