New Netware Operating System Backup Agent
To protect Netware’s GroupWise and Cluster Resources (Cross Platform)
Mid Sequence Restore Enhancement
To allow a user to restore sessions from any sequence of tape as an independent restore job (this enhancement makes ARCserve for NetWare consistent with other ARCserve platforms)
User Profiles Update
To enable different ARCserve user security levels to be defined to provide role based security and allows users to customise access to different parts of the ARCserve manager functions (integrates with NDS).
Novell Open Enterprise Services (OES) Updates to Linux
Via a new OES Agent (available October 2005) to allow the following backup services:
- Backup OES NetWare Services to SuSE Linux Enterprise Servers
- Backup OES Linux Services to SuSE Linux Enterprise Servers
- Cross Platform Backup Restore of Novell OES Services
- Media compatibility – to ensure NetWare OES and Linux OES Backup Media will be readable on both NetWare and SuSE Linux ARCserve Managers
CA Open License Program (OLP)
Computer Associates Open License Program (OLP) is an easy-to-use, cost-effective purchasing program. Designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, OLP helps you reduce the costs associated with evaluating, acquiring, implementing, deploying and maintaining CA software and services. And now it’s even easier for you to qualify for these discounts, and easier for you to install and to register your new software.
Advantages
- Simplified program with a single discount level - no more complicated quotes
- Easier administration with fewer SKUs.
- Streamlined deployment - single license key for multiple installations
- No-hassle product registration - OLP purchases are automatically registered by CA.
- Additional revenue opportunities via OLP exclusives - OLP contains more products and services that may not be available via traditional "boxed" product, including upgrade protection and education
Easy Steps to License
Step 1 Each product and service has a point value. 40-points or more on the initial order automatically qualifies you for the OLP discount for a 2-year period.
Step 2 Add the required OLP Media Pack (10 Points) to the initial order. (Optional for re-orders)
Step 3 Add the optional Upgrade Protection, education, etc.
Step 4 Buy additional CA solutions at the OLP discount level for 2 years
Master License Program (MLP)
The Computer Associates (CA) Master License Program (MLP) is a high-volume software license program that offers substantial discounts on CA software. Designed for organisations with large computing environments, MLP reduces the cost of evaluating, acquiring, maintaining, upgrading, and managing CA software.
Advantages
- No contract required
- One simple level
- No minimum reorder points
- Mix and match products/services to fulfill point requirements
- Free MLP Solutions Kit with initial order
- Upgrade Protection can be purchased at anytime during the two-year term of the MLP. However, it is coterminous with the initial contract term
Government Licensing Program (GLP)
Government Licensing Program (GLP) is a premiere, world-class licensing program that offers government agencies, academic institutions, and non-profit organisations substantial discounts, without the obligation of making volume purchases.
GLP's streamlined process offers the quickest, easiest way to purchase licensing for large environments by reducing paperwork and administrative headaches associated with traditional contract licensing programs. Furthermore, with no minimum purchase requirements, cost of software ownership is reduced and redundancy is avoided.