High-Performance Connectivity to Corporate Information
and Network Resources

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OnNet Host Suite - Additional Features

Integrated NFS

InterDrive Client provides the performance advantages of NFS v3, plus the reliability and the operating system integration that users need to efficiently access directories, files, printers, disks, CD-ROMs, Zip drives, and other network devices. NFS v3 also delivers numerous performance improvements - including efficient directory lookups executed in a single transaction - plus both read and write caching, and larger read and write data sizes. InterDrive delivers unmatched performance and reliability even in high-traffic network environments.

InterDrive is easier to use than other NFS applications because it's seamlessly integrated into the Windows Explorer interface. NFS connections, passwords, global or individual connection properties, and tuning options can be set up and configured from Windows Explorer or Network Neighborhood. Users select network drives, directories, files, printers, and other devices in the same way that they select other items in Windows Explorer. Aliasing enables shortcuts to network resources using shorthand names to designate complex network paths. Aliases can have their own settings for security, performance and permissions; or they can use system or host defaults.

Autotuning optimizes performance under constantly changing network conditions. Read and write sizes are adjusted based on the number of packet retransmissions resulting from network collisions or hardware problems. The autotuning feature can be selected as required.

InterDrive Client includes Network Information System (NIS) Automap integration within Windows Explorer. This integration provides a centralized directory service that graphically displays remote NIS automount maps and the configured resources available to NFS Clients. Users only need to know the appropriate NIS server to find listings of available resources.

Changes can be made "on-the-fly" to network connections, including file permissions and performance settings, without disconnecting services. Users can also save time and effort by remapping exported file systems and subdirectories. Instead of navigating through a complex directory hierarchy, users can assign a drive letter for direct access to a specific folder.

FTP Server

In addition to FTP Client, OnNet Host Suite includes FTP Server. The FTP Server Connection Monitor gives network managers greater control by monitoring and troubleshooting FTP server traffic. FTP Server is integrated with Windows NT domain security and allows user restrictions to be set by IP address. Users can be authenticated through a local password or NIS authentication.