Product Overview

InterDrive Gateway is a fast, cost-effective way to seamlessly connect Windows desktops to UNIX servers. The software is centrally installed on a Window NT server that uses Network File System v3, a standard protocol for sharing files between multivendor operating systems. By enabling the server to act as a centralized gateway to NFS files and connected devices, InterDrive Gateway provides users with easy and secure access to these resources, without requiring the installation of additional software on either Windows clients or UNIX servers. Because InterDrive Gateway uses existing host and network equipment to expand the reach of Windows networking clients, it is an ideal solution for organizations that use both UNIX and NT servers or are migrating to a Microsoft networking environment.

Product Advantages

Centralized installation  — All software is installed and maintained in a single location, so there's no need to modify Windows desktops or UNIX servers.

Superior performance  —   NFS v3 features increase speed without sacrificing reliability. Autotuning acts on a per host and per connection basis to optimize network throughput.

Integration  — Manage network connections within Windows Control Panel, Network Neighborhood, Windows Explorer, or an MS-DOS session.

Centralized remote management   — Configure and manage multiple InterDrive Gateways from a single location using the remote administration tool.

Simplified access  — Both NT and NFS file systems are directly available through a server.

Centralized security  — Takes advantage of built-in Microsoft NT security and is integrated with both NIS and PCNFS authentication methods on NFS servers.

Year 2000 readiness.