How to Migrate or Deploy a Novell NetWare Environment to Windows (274279)

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To read about these strategies and recommendations, go to one of the following Microsoft Web sites:

• NetWare to Windows 2000 Server Migration Planning Guide
• Interoperability in a Novell NetWare Environment
• Windows 2000 Professional in a NetWare Environment
• Synchronizing Windows 2000 Active Directory with Novell Directories
• MSDSS Technical Overview

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