Setting Up; Migrating Ipx To Ip - Novell NETWARE 6-DOCUMENTATION Manual

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Migrating IPX to IP

Setting Up

If you want to migrate from your existing IPX-based network to a NetWare
6 pure IP-based network, you should first read the Planning section. It
discusses Compatibility Mode Drivers (CMD) and Migration Agents (MA),
the building blocks needed to successfully migrate an IPX
NetWare 6 and pure IP.
Also discussed in the Planning section are the NetWare 6 server and client
installation options. You can install using IP only, IPX only, or IP and IPX.
The following section describes network scenarios that use the building
blocks discussed in Planning. Existing networks will likely be a subset or
superset of the examples presented. Regardless, once you understand how the
building blocks work together, you should be able to architect your own
migration strategy based on your unique network topology.
To install or upgrade a NetWare Server, see NetWare 6 Installation Guide.
To upgrade an existing server using IP only, see
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There are many reasons to migrate from IPX to IP, but three of the most
important are discussed in the following sections. These sections describe
migration strategies that are effective in meeting the following goals.
"Migrating to Obtain Internet Connectivity" on page 42
"Migrating to Cut IPX Administrative Costs" on page 42
"Migrating To Have an IP Only Network Eventually" on page 52
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