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Omni-NFS Gateway

Your Windows NT Server Acts as a Gateway

The Omni-NFS Gateway literally allows an NT Server to act as a gateway between the Windows-based workstations and NFS files/resources that utilize industry-standard NFS protocol. It achieves this by attaching itself to the NFS files/resources then shares the devices to the workstations as if the devices were its own. The gateway actually becomes a translator, translating NFS protocol to standard Microsoft Windows networking server message block (SMB) protocol. By doing so, system administrators have more control, users can gain access to UNIX files without having to learn anything new, Windows and UNIX users have transparent access to files without having to duplicate the files into their own stations, and security measures are easier to enforce since all individual workstation identities (UIDs) are mapped to NFS accounts.

When Do I Use Gateway?

The question concerning when one should use a gateway system often arises in todays PC-to-UNIX connectivity network planning. Since the entire concept of gateway is still fairly new, it often goes unanswered. Let�s say, for example, that an NFS network situation arises where there is a 300-user site and one needs to provide access for all 300 users. However, at any giving moment in time, only a handful of those 300 users actually need NFS access at the same time�say 100 or less.

Well, instead of purchasing 300 separate NFS Client licenses for each user�s workstation, simply purchase one gateway license that allows up to 100 users to access NFS at the same time (concurrent user). What this does is that it cuts installation time as well as software cost. (Not to mention every day administrative headaches). All 300 users can now have access when they want to as long as the number of simultaneous users doesn�t exceed 100 users. Of course the maximum number of users allowed is flexible depending on application and is usually defined at the time of product purchase. And if a particular user in the setup is a network intensive individual that needs frequent unfettered access to NFS, simply install an NFS Client on that particular workstation without fear of conflicts with the NFS Gateway.

Installation/Uninstall Ease

Installation or uninstall is a cakewalk because Omni-NFS Gateway utilizes the Windows installation shield. The administrator simply has to follow the directions of the installer step by step. Omni-NFS Gateway achieves this ease of installation by using Microsoft�s native TCP/IP protocol stack and utilities, which reduces third-party compatibility problems tremendously. After the gateway is installed, the administrator then verifies and maps the NFS directories and print resources to begin the "translation" that allows Windows clients to browse the NT server. After installing the gateway, the system is now accessible by all types of network clients including: MS-DOS, Windows 3.x/95/NT systems, and Windows for Workgroups. No additional software is required on the NFS host system.

Secure Access

The Omni-NFS Gateway system utilizes reliable encrypted security that is also native to the Windows network environment. With this secure pass-through to the NFS servers via the NT server, clients can mount and browse as needed. With this capability, gateway is ideal for such applications as school campuses and dial-in sites where users can maintain separate UIDs while they access the NFS resources remotely or locally. All NT mounting security measures are easily controlled by the NT administrator, while all NFS connection and file access security measures are controlled by the NFS administrator.

Omni-NFS Gateway Features

Omni-NFS Gateway
  • Supports Microsoft OPLocking (Read-Ahead) Caching mechanism to Enhance performance
  • Transparent access to NFS resources
  • Zero memory and disk limitation for NFS Client
  • Centralized network control for NFS administrator
  • One-to-one or many-to-one NFS resources mapping
  • Auto-mapping
  • Secure access with separate user identity
  • Drive usage monitoring for Administrators
  • Controls the number of users allowed to access each NFS drive
  • Performs individual user UID & GID mapping
  • Separate UID & GID mapping for each UNIX server
  • LPD Printer Server
  • Group Mapping
  • Mount Wizard
  • Auto NIS Server searching
  • Auto NFS Server searching
  • Selection of NFS 3.0 or NFS 2.0
  • Bi-Direcitonal UNIX to DOS ascii file conversion


Omni-NFS Dual Gateway Features

Omni-NFS Gateway

Client Gateway

  • Transparent access to NFS resources
  • Zero memory and disk limitation for NFS Client
  • Centralized network control for NFS administrator
  • One-to-one or many-to-one NFS resources mapping
  • Auto-mapping
  • Secure access with separate user identity
  • Drive usage monitoring for Administrators
  • Controls the number of users allowed to access each
  • NFS drive
  • Performs individual user UID & GID mapping
  • Separate UID & GID mapping for each UNIX server
  • LPD Printer Server
  • Group Mapping
  • Mount Wizard
  • Auto NIS Server searching
  • Auto NFS Server searching
  • Selection of NFS 3.0 or NFS 2.0
  • Bi-Direcitonal UNIX to DOS ASCII file conversion

Server Gateway

  • Uses Windows NT native TCP/IP
  • Runs as an NT service , no logon needed
  • Supports FAT, NTFS, CDFS, HPFS file systems
  • Supports NFS version 2.0 and 3.0
  • Support Web NFS
  • Supports PCNFSD version 1.0 and 2.0
  • Supports mount version 1 and version 3
  • Supports network locking manager
  • Seamlessly integrates with NT security, uses NT local or domain accounts. For this feature, all NFS users must be NT users
  • Centralized configuration program
  • Supports NFS printing through PCNFSD
  • Includes port mapper on both TCP and UDP protocols
  • Provides NT accounts and groups to UNIX UID and GID mapping
  • Integrates with Windows Explorer. Enable users to share an NFS directory from Explorer or Network Neighborhood
  • Provides asynchronous fast write access for NFS 3.0
  • Automatically recovers when windows NT restarts
  • Supports up to 2 billion GB (64-bit) long file size
  • Shows clients� connections that are active (showmount�a)
  • LPR Printer Client Support
  • Supporting Web NFS


Omni-NFS Gateway
Omni-NFS Gateway 5 User $499
Omni-NFS Gateway 10 User $799
Omni-NFS Gateway 25 User $1499
Omni-NFS Dual Gateway
Omni-NFS Dual Gateway 5 User $799
Omni-NFS Dual Gateway 10 User $1299
Omni-NFS Dual Gateway 25 User $2499


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