Summary
In this chapter, you learned about the various client- and server-related topics for four main network operating systems: Windows, NetWare, UNIX, and the Mac OS. For each, you learned
about client support, interoperability, authentication, file and print services, application support, and security.
First, you learned about Windows Server and its prevalent use as an application server platform. You learned of its extreme ease of administration and shallow learning curve. Next, you
learned about Novell NetWare and its former dominance in the networking market. You learned of its flexibility in client support, ease of administration (using eDirectory), and scalability. Then
you learned that UNIX (and Linux) has great power but more complex administration. You also learned of its different flavors and their main applications. Finally, you learned about the Mac OS
X and its ease of use as well as its presence in the networking arena. Although it is easy to use, the enterprise has not yet adopted it as a standard client platform.
