Understanding Connection Options; Connection Methods Supported By The Various Groupwise Versions - Novell GROUPWISE 7 - MULTI-SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Manual

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Understanding Connection

Options

When connecting your GroupWise

can choose from several connection methods. To help you choose the best method for your system,

the following sections provide brief summaries:

Section 1.1, "Connection Methods Supported by the Various GroupWise Versions," on

page 13

Section 1.2, "Dynamic Internet Links," on page 14

Section 1.3, "Direct Links," on page 14

Section 1.4, "Gateway Links," on page 14

Depending on the versions of the two GroupWise systems you are trying to connect, some of the

methods might not be available. For information about methods available for the two systems you

are connecting, see

Section 1.1, "Connection Methods Supported by the Various GroupWise

Versions," on page

13.

1.1 Connection Methods Supported by the

Various GroupWise Versions

The following chart lists the GroupWise 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x versions and the methods that can be used

when connecting systems that are these versions:

KEY

D = Direct Link

G = Gateway Link

I = Dynamic Internet Link

5.0

D G

5.1

D G

5.2

D G

5.5

D G

5.5 EP

D G

6.x

D G

7.x

D G

To use the chart, locate your system's version in the first column, then read across the row until you

reach the version of the system you are connecting to. The methods listed are the methods supported

when connecting the two systems.

7.x system with another GroupWise 5.x, 6.x, or 7.x system, you

5.1

5.2

5.5

D G

D G I

D G

D G I

D G

D G I

D G

D G I

5.5 EP

6.x

7.x

D G

D G I