Welcome to TotalNET Advanced Server

TotalNET ^TM Advanced Server (TAS) software is the only network solution that is ready to tackle any client-to-server connection right out of the box.

TAS is network operating system software and is integrated with UNIX® network file, print, and application servers.

TAS provides connectivity for client computers by using three services, or realms:

• SMB-compliant connectivity for LAN Manager, LAN Server, Windows NT, DEC Pathworks and other peer-to-peer networks. TAS utilizes NetBEUI, NetBIOS and TCP/IP communications protocols.
• NetWare connectivity using IPX/SPX protocols.
• Macintosh connectivity using AppleTalk protocols.

TAS is server-centric, which means it installs directly onto the server. No changes are necessary to client computers to be productive instantly. This greatly reduces network administration costs by enabling the same number of people to manage a broader environment.

TAS is the only server-based network integration solution that:

• can support thousands of clients and deliver top performance,
• understands all industry-standard communications protocols,
• enables clients to perform functions in their native environment, and
• requires no changes to the LAN client.

With TAS, you can take what you have and build what you need. Hardware, networking gear and client computers are not replaced but extended for better use. This helps control costs, and delivers greater functionality to users.

TotalNET Advanced Server uses UNIX as the enterprise LAN server operating system. UNIX is the only proven multitasking, multiuser operating system available today. UNIX is scalable, which means one TAS server can support a large number of clients. All TAS components also use reliable UNIX file and record locking and other security functions to protect users' data.

TAS 5.0: The Powerful, Flexible Network Operating System

Why should TAS be considered one of the most powerful network operating systems available? Combined with SunSoft's Solaris operating systems, TAS delivers the power and usability to run an extensive enterprise:

Full Function
NT, NetWare, Macintosh file and print services.

Application Server
More than 10,000 enterprise-critical applications available.

Highly Scalable
Up to 64 processors, 16+ NICs, terabytes of storage, gigabytes of memory.

Reliable
Industry's most proven multitasking, multiprocessing, multiuser operating system.

Intranet Enabled
TotalAdmin presents a consistent GUI for all base technology administration functions.

Cost Effective
Network consolidation, simplification, investment protection.

High Availability
TAS operates in High Availability system configurations to minimize or avoid operational impacts caused by system failures.

Archival
Select one of several hierarchical storage management solutions to protect important enterprise databases.

TotalNET Advanced Server components include:

• TotalAdmin: Designed to leverage an enterprise's existing intranet strategy, TAS includes a user-friendly HTML-based interface called TotalAdmin. TotalAdmin provides a framework that enables network administrators to manage a TAS-based server using industry-standard World Wide Web browser software. Through standard web browser software, users see the same interface to change servers, service names and passwords, view error logs, share new resources, and modify security parameters regardless of the UNIX OS installed on the server -- from any computer with web browser software installed.
• Enterprise Name Server maintains a database of the NetBIOS names and machine addresses used by all computers in the enterprise-wide network, enabling users to access network services and other clients regardless of where they reside on the network. This database is automatically updated with new users and name-address changes.
• Wizards steer users through multi-step processes during installation and configuration, offering explanations, viable solutions, and suggestions for other functions needed to maximize server efficiency.

Features and Benefits

• Supports Unmodified Clients: Enables clients to expand their PC capabilities because resources are shared in each client's native operating environment.
• Scalability: Multithreaded architecture uses multiprocessor computers to keep performance at top levels, regardless of how many clients are attached to the server.
• Multiple Protocol Support: Clients' native communications protocols load onto the server, requiring no additions or changes to connect instantly. Protocols supported include: NetBEUI, NetBIOS, TCP/IP, SPX/IPX, and AppleTalk.
• Comprehensive Terminal Emulation: Provides robust terminal emulation functions to all LAN client PCs for access to UNIX-based application services and to other systems connected to the application server. TAS communicates with client-resident NetBIOS-compatible terminal emulation software as well as emulation software that enables the client PC to operate as a UNIX terminal. TUN-TAS, a VT320 and Wyse 60 terminal emulator, provides emulation for up to ten users.
• User Name Mapping: A set of mapping files coordinate name spaces between PC LANs and the TAS system when the naming conventions are not common across the enterprise.
• Domain Controller Participation and Flexible Security: Proxy authentication for Windows NT, NetWare, and UNIX name services. The TAS server can point to another server to authenticate user names and other credentials. The TAS server accommodates a variety of authentication methods including native UNIX, NIS or NIS+ and supports PC client encryption.
• WINS Compatibility/AppleTalk Internal Routing Support: Propagation of NetBIOS broadcasts over routers using the Microsoft Windows Internet Naming Services standard. Support for multiple network interface cards in all server realms including full support for AppleTalk routing.
• Windows 95/NT Workstation Client Support: Out-of-the-box file, print and application support for unmodified Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT clients. Windows 95 logon script support.
• CIFS Compliance: Supports Microsoft's Common Internet File System functionality in Windows 95 and Windows NT.
• Security and Authentication: Selectable administrative databases including: NIS, NIS+, Domain Controller, UNIX Passwords, and NetWare Directories.
• NFS Access: Without installing NFS software on the PC, TAS clients can access resources on non-TAS servers through a host-to-host NFS connection on the TAS-enabled server. This provides improved data transfer performance over traditional client-based NFS solutions.
• Application Access: Client/server applications such as Oracle, Sybase, Informix, Lotus Notes, DB2 all operate over standard TAS protocols.
• Shared Print Services: Enables access to PC printer devices, whether they reside on a dedicated network server or a network printer. TAS natively provides access to all printing devices attached to the TAS server. TAS uses a set of programs to perform print redirection functions on remote TAS hosts or other servers that use the SMB or SPX/IPX protocols.
• Common File Naming: Respect for naming and case sensitivity requirements of supported client desktop operating systems. Attributes such as long file names are supported in all realms.
• Browsing and Browse Master Support: Support for Microsoft defined browsing standards including the ability to be a master browser or a domain master browser.