Hi - Answer one is pretty much correct, basically a server, admin, setup, etc. and getting one one (with manuals, on-line help, classes) is best way to learn.
What 1 didn't mention (that kind of sounded like what you were asking), is the client side. A file server only serves files to or for clients that desire/need/etc. access. There are DOS based (and Windows) commands that grant you access to the server, LOGIN, disconnect, LOGOUT, connect to a drive or display connections (MAP), etc. We have Novell at work, but I only use from a really limited client side. The above 3 command about the limit of my knowledge. Once you get logged in and map a drive, standard DOS or Windows Explorer functions work as if the drive were a local drive. You can probably purchase manuals from Novell (or an authorized distributor) for both Client and Admin but to really learn, you will need a Novel Server to play with. I think there is (was) a personel Novel networking system (to connect 2 PCs) that might give you the basics but not sure it this is still offered. Check Novel's home page. Hope that helps, lo.
