NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows User Guide

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Understanding the NetWare Client Software
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The following sections explain the integration of MS Windows with the
NetWare client software:
• Accessing the Network from an MS Windows Application
• Running DOS Applications in Real or Standard Mode
• Running DOS Applications in Enhanced Mode
• Receiving Broadcast Messages
• Printing to Network Queues
Accessing the Network from an MS Windows Application
In addition to the core NetWare client software—which consists of the
NetWare DOS Requester, IPX protocol, and Link Support Layer support—
there are some additional NetWare support files necessary for NetWare
client workstations to work properly in an MS Windows environment:
The following figure illustrates the MS Windows driver, NETWARE.DRV,
which translates between MS Windows and DOS.
Support File Description
NETWARE.DRV
NETWARE.HLP
The MS Windows network driver and associated
help file to provide access to network redirector
functionality from MS Windows File Manager.
NWPOPUP.EXE NetWare messaging utility. Used to receive
messages and alerts from a NetWare server.
VIPX.386 Virtual device driver providing virtualization
services for NetWare IPX protocol for MS
Windows environment and across DOS virtual
machines.
VNETWARE.386 Virtual device driver providing virtualization
services for NetWare redirector for MS Windows
environment and across DOS virtual machines.