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How to use this presentation?How to use this presentation?

What is this presentation?This document is not a presentation per se. Instead, it is a collection of slides, all of which are related to NFS Maestro 10.

So how do I use it?The marketing department has created a master presentation template that can be used regardless of the product presented.When preparing a NFS Maestro presentation for a customer, pick up the master presentation template. Depending on your audience, topic and business case, complete the master presentation with slides taken from this databank.

Does that mean I’m supposed to make my own presentations?Look, you are the expert when it comes to knowing your customers and understanding what they want. This is why we are providing you with all the pieces to assemble your own presentation. Think about it as dressing your sandwich.

How do I use this presentation?How do I use this presentation?(continued)(continued)

OK, but how will I know which slide to pick?This databank contains a huge number of slides all related to NFS Maestro. For ease-of-use, the slides have been grouped into sections.Pay special attention to the color blocks on some of the slides. Each color block represents one of the products in the NFS Maestro family. Certain new features are applicable to certain NFS Maestro products. By looking at the color blocks, you easily gather the slides that matter to the your customersBefore picking up any slide, make sure you are able to answer questions such as “What is the point of this presentation?”, “What am I trying to demonstrate?” or “What’s my customer business problem?”.Keep in mind that putting out a lot of content into a presentation is not the best way to communicate your message to your audience.Be selective in your choices and stay focused on the goal of the presentation. Don’t put context before content.

What if I can’t find the slide I’m looking for?If you can’t find the appropriate slide, talk to Product Marketing or Product Management.

NFS Maestro OverviewNFS Maestro Overview

What is NFS Maestro?What is NFS Maestro?(word description)(word description)

PC NFS solution that provides file and printer accessibility between PC’s and NFS enabled hosts

The most advanced and complete PC NFS solution in market Fulfill all enterprise Network File System and many other connectivity

needs: NFS client, NFS server, NFS gateway, terminal emulation and full breadth of TCP/IP utilities

Supports multiple deployment scenario (traditional, SMS, TSE, Citrix, web server / browser, MSI packager)

Advanced security features: Secure Shell, SSL, Kerberos

NFS Maestro (GNFS Maestro (Graphical Description)raphical Description)

NFS Maestro Gateway

NFS Maestro Client/Solo

NFS Maestro Server

NFS Maestro Client/Solo

The NFS Maestro FamilyThe NFS Maestro Family

NFS Maestro Family includes: NFS Maestro Client™ –The ultimate PC NFS solution with the richest NFS

feature set plus the advanced terminal emulation suite and extensive TCP/IP utilities such as FTP, InetD and SOCKS

NFS Maestro Solo™ – Provides the basic NFS functionalities: file and printer accessibility between Windows PC and NFS enabled hosts, without the additional TCP/IP applications

NFS Maestro Gateway™ – Proxy between UNIX/NFS and SMB networks providing controlled access for occasional NFS users while offering centralized control for the administrators.

NFS Maestro Server™ – Permits NFS-enabled hosts to access Windows XP/2000/NT resources across the network. NFS Maestro Server supports all standard NFS protocols including NFSv4.

NFS Maestro BenefitsNFS Maestro Benefits

NFS Maestro is developed based on the NFS protocol, which is supported by most major business operating systems

NFS breaches the gaps between heterogeneous file systems NFS Maestro is a Windows based software without the needs to

temper with the mission critical servers NFS Maestro product family provides the most complete NFS solution

that can satisfy all network file system needs NFS Maestro is the first in the industry to support NFS Version 4

standard NFS Maestro is the only PC NFS vendor to have the full capability to

communicate with the most enterprise directory services NFS Maestro is the most secured PC NFS implementation in the

market with the support of RPCGSS_SEC security flavor

Supported PlatformsSupported Platforms

What’s New What’s New in version 10 ?in version 10 ?

Hummingbird Connectivity 10Hummingbird Connectivity 10

ConsolidationConsolidation

The world most advanced and secured PC NFS solution

Designed to work with the most current NFS servers and clients in the market

Satisfies most corporate connectivity needs by providing TN3270, TN5250, VT NFS Client FTP

Supports any Microsoft 32-bit and 64-bit operating system and Citrix Metaframe

SecuritySecurity

First in the industry to have integral support for the latest Kerberos clients

Full ACL support and SASL authentication method

MigrationMigration

Migration path from: Attachmate Extra Netmanage Rumba IBM Personal Communication WRQ Reflection

Macro conversion (Extra, Rumba and PCOM)

HLLAPI compatibility layers (Extra, Rumba, PCOM, Reflection)

Theme Manager to re-create previous environment

ProductivityProductivity

Both NFS Maestro Server and Gateway are Microsoft Cluster-aware

Remote administration through Microsoft Management Console Plug-ins Reduce administrative overhead Improve management efficiency

Extensive NFSv4 support Improve Windows and UNIX

interoperability

Features OverviewFeatures Overview

General Features SummaryGeneral Features Summary

Features Summary

Enhanced NFSv4 Support Hummingbird continues to lead the PC NFS market by providing the most advanced PC NFS solutions. As well, Hummingbird maintains its status as the first and the only vendor that supports NFSv4.

Name Mapping Server Enhancements

Various improvements are introduced to Name Mapping Server to increase the operational efficiency.

Remote Administration through MMC

This feature allows administrators to remotely manage various aspects of the products.

Additional LDAP SupportDirectory Services Explorer supports four of the most popular LDAP schemata, with an option to allow users to create a new schema.

Improved User Directory Support

The new NFS Maestro setup makes it easier for administrators to install the product on a per user or all users basis.

General Features SummaryGeneral Features Summary

Features Summary

Support for local installation cache

The new NFS Maestro setup makes it easier for administrators to install the product on a per user or all users basis.

Automatic updates after installation

After the product has been installed, setup is now capable of redirecting users to a web page where they can download the latest product update or launch Hummingbird Update to download and automatically update the product.

Migration Wizard The settings migration wizard allows administrators to quickly export / import the Hummingbird user files directory for backup or hardware migration purposes.

Metering Client Settings User Interface

This new tool allows administrators to quickly modify the parameters of the Hummingbird Metering Client.

Media Location Manager Utility

The media manager utility allows administrators to conveniently add or change locations for the product installation sources.

Client/Solo/Gateway Features SummaryClient/Solo/Gateway Features Summary

Features Summary

Enhanced Kerberos SupportNFS Maestro 10 is fully integrated with Connectivity Kerberos™. It also supports the MIT-Kerberos distribution.

Support for Hard MountNFS Maestro supports both hard and soft mount options. Hard mount option will ensure all NFS transactions across the connection proceed to completion.

Gateway Features SummaryGateway Features Summary

Features Summary

Microsoft Cluster Support This feature gives NFS Maestro Gateway the ability to run in a Microsoft Cluster environment. It enhances the scalability and improves availability of the mission critical data.

Redesign User Interface The user interface of NFS Maestro Gateway is redesigned with the goal to deliver essential information in the most efficient manner.

Server Features SummaryServer Features Summary

Features Summary

Support for CD/DVD Writers This feature allows NFS Maestro Server to write directly to optical storage media, such as CD-R or DVD-R.

Caching of Directory ListingNFS Maestro Server response time is improved through the support of the caching of the directory listing information.

64-Bit CookiesPerformance of NFS Maestro Server is improved by allowing users to configure NFS Maestro Server to return 64-bit cookies to clients requesting directory listings.

Unmapped AccessThis security feature gives administrators control over the access to shared resources to users with unmapped credential.

General FeaturesGeneral Features

Enhanced NFSv4Enhanced NFSv4

NFS Maestro is the only PC NFS solution that supports NFSv4, the latest version of the NFS protocol

Continues to improve support for NFSv4 Area of improvement:

ACL Support Additional attributes support

Better interoperability with Windows systems

Name Mapping ServerName Mapping Server

Standalone server component Serves multiple NFS Maestro Servers

and NFS Maestro Gateways Map once and share many Multiple Name Mapping Server is also

possible Import/Export feature allows name

mapping to be replicated on multiple Name Mapping Servers

Benefits: Centralized Name Mapping data

repository Promote efficiency and consistency Enhance scalability and manageability

Name Mapping Server EnhancementsName Mapping Server Enhancements

Detect a primary name during the creation and deletion of name mappings. Ensures one and only one

Windows name is set as a primary name.

Allow manual input of Windows and NFS name mapping Map names without scrolling

though endless lists of Windows and DNS names

Benefit corporation with large Windows or DNS domain

Remote Administration through MMCRemote Administration through MMC

Remote software management is a top issue for IT managers

Microsoft Management Console is widely used by vendors A new line-up of Microsoft Management Console snap-ins

for administrators to manage Client Gateway Server Directory Server Name Mapping Server

Dynamic Configuration of Directory ServerDynamic Configuration of Directory Server

Retrieves server configuration information from a DHCP server

Does not have to rely of network broadcast method DHCP server is readily available in most network

environments Benefits:

Removes subnet barrier Boosts performance Improves efficiency and flexibility in corporate with numerous NFS

servers locating in multiple subnets

Additional LDAP SupportAdditional LDAP Support

Numerous directory servers in the market, such as Sun One Directory IBM Tivoli Secureway Directory Microsoft Active Directory Netscape Directory Apple Open Directory

Vendors often modify or create schema definitions to accommodate their native environment

Directory Services Explorer supports RFC2307 RFC2307AIX AD4UNIX VAS (Vintela Authentication Services) Users can also create new schema definition

SASL Authentication MethodSASL Authentication Method

Hummingbird Directory Services supports Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL) protocol using the General Security Service Application Program Interface (GSSAPI)

Users can bind to Microsoft Active Directory domain using SASL protocol

Benefits: User credentials are never transferred

across the network during authentication

Deployment ScenarioDeployment Scenario

Regular desktop installation: Wizard driven 100% built with Windows Installer technology

Administrative Installation Shared installation repository on the network Minimal per user installation (Settings only)

Windows Terminal Services or Citrix Metaframe Microsoft SMS or 3rd party deployment framework

Sconfig: Custom DeploymentSconfig: Custom Deployment

Allow the creation of customized installation packages

Generate Windows Installer Transform files (*.mst)

Allow administrators to customize features, directories, registry, shortcuts, product properties, …

Easier to use than any 3rd party Windows Installer customization tool

Advanced Setup OptionsAdvanced Setup Options

Ability to specify per user or shared user installation

Seamless installation under Window TSE and Citrix Metaframe

Ability to cache installation file locally in order to facilitate: Update Modification of the installation

Ability to update the product automatically after installation

Setup UtilitiesSetup Utilities

Migration and Settings Transfer Wizard: Backup and restoration of user

settings Useful for backup purposes or

hardware migration Media Location Manager:

Add or Remove installation sources

Useful for easily updating or modifying the product’s setup

Integrated MeteringIntegrated Metering

Optional component that can be deployed during installation

Measured installed licenses Reports installed licenses to the

metering server each time the workstation starts

Reports: IP Address Network name User Name Domain Product Product components + their patch level

Metering Client Settings User InterfaceMetering Client Settings User Interface

A new graphic utility to quickly change the settings of the metering client: the metering server location various connection parameters to

this server

Metering ReportingMetering Reporting

Web Based Access to metering report

Customizable grouping and sorting

Ability to download the metering report in Excel (*.csv) format

Metering server works with Microsoft IIS

Multiple language supportMultiple language support

Supports 6 languages: English Portuguese French Italian German Spanish

Ability to dynamically switch languages

Windows Shell IntegrationWindows Shell Integration

Further improves the integration with Microsoft Windows system

Access all kinds of NFS related information with just right mouse click

Browse, mount, share NFS sources directly from Windows Explorer

Little difference than mapping a Microsoft shared network folder

Benefits: Enhances software transparency No need to launch separate application

to configure NFS Maestro

Performance ImprovementsPerformance Improvements

Performance improvements in all aspect of NFS Maestro products Improvements such as:

Increased upper limit of the read and write buffer to 64k Better cache consistency Reduced network traffic between client and server through the support for post-

op attributes Well-tuned filename matching process

Benefits: Removes performance bottlenecks Speed up directory browsing

Client/Solo/Gateway Client/Solo/Gateway FeaturesFeatures

Enhanced Kerberos SupportEnhanced Kerberos Support

RPCSEC_GSS (Kerberos v5) is an integral part of the NFS Version 4 protocol and it is integrated with Microsoft SSPI and Microsoft Active Directory.

NFS Maestro is fully integrated with Connectivity Kerberos 10

Users also have the option to use the latest Kerberos distributed by MIT

Support for Hard MountSupport for Hard Mount

Allows infinite timeout periods NFS client will continuously repeat the failed calls until a

response is received Ensures all NFS transactions proceed to completion Guarantee complete and successful file transfers

Connectivity KerberosConnectivity Kerberos

Provides Kerberos v4 / v5 support

Offers full support for MS Windows Kerberos ticket cache

Based on MIT Kerberos client code and protocol

Integrates latest MIT Kerberos client features

Free-of-charge download from Hummingbird corporate web site

Solaris ACL SupportSolaris ACL Support

Access Control List (ACL) is a powerful administrative and security tool

Provides finer control over file and directory permissions Most useful in modern business environment with multi-dimensional

user and group structure NFS Maestro acknowledges Solaris ACL Benefits:

Ensure NFS Maestro abides to ACL when accessing UNIX resources Ensure security and integrity of the UNIX file system at the highest possible

level

NETGROUP SupportNETGROUP Support

This feature is unique to NFS Maestro File and printer resources access permissions can be stored in the

directory services Stored as a standard table NFS Maestro Client and NFS Maestro Solo can query table for access

permission Benefits:

Single table contain all access permissions Able can be easily accessed by Hummingbird Directory Services Explorer Low administrative overhead High accuracy when dealing with multiple NFS servers and large number of end

users

Strengthen Password EncryptionStrengthen Password Encryption

All passwords are encrypted using RC5 RC5 is designed by Ronald Rivest for

RSA Data Security (now RSA Security) RC5 is a widely accepted data

encryption algorithm Encrypted passwords are then

committed to storage.

Gateway FeaturesGateway Features

Microsoft Cluster SupportMicrosoft Cluster Support

Supports Microsoft Clustering Service Tightly integrated with Microsoft Cluster Administrator console Users can export local or cluster resources Rely on Microsoft Cluster infrastructure to provide high availability Benefits:

NFS shares are always available Highly scalable Resistant to system failure

Redesigned User InterfaceRedesigned User Interface

Major user interface revamp Clear list view allows users to

study all the existing Gateway shares

License information panel is easy to read: Serial number List of installed product keys Total number of licenses Expiration date

Server FeaturesServer Features

Support for CD/DVD WritersSupport for CD/DVD Writers

Packet Writing allows users record data onto an optical storage media, such as CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R disc directly from Windows Explorer

Users can treat the optical storage media as an enormous floppy disc.

Allows NFS client to directly write data to an optical media A very convenient feature for data backup, where

information can immediately be stored on an archival media

Caching of Directory ListingCaching of Directory Listing

NFS client sometimes re-requests part of the directory listing that was sent previously

Out-of-order requests can hamper the NFS Maestro Server performance

Users can configure NFS Maestro Server to cache directory listing information

Limited cache of the directory listing will be able to speed up the response time

64-bit Cookies64-bit Cookies

A cookie is a unique pointer to a file in a directory Cookies are 64-bit in a native Windows environment Some UNIX applications expect 32-bit cookie

Conversion between 32- and 64-bit formats can cause performance degradation

Some UNIX applications are designed to work with 64-bit cookies, conversion is not required

NFS Maestro Server can return 64-bit cookies to clients Response time and performance can be improved.

Microsoft Cluster AwareMicrosoft Cluster Aware

Supports Microsoft Clustering Service Tightly integrated with Microsoft Cluster

Administrator console Users can export local or cluster

resources Rely on Microsoft Cluster infrastructure

to provide high availability Benefits:

NFS shares are always available Highly scalable Resistant to system failure

NFS Maestro Server LiteNFS Maestro Server Lite

New component offered in NFS Maestro Client and NFS Maestro Solo Similar to NFS Maestro Server Add NFS server functionality to PC Benefits

Allow bi-directional NFS connections Transforms a regular PC into an integral part of the NFS network structure

Limitation Share to max 10 NFS clients Share local file resources only Cannot share external disks in the Microsoft Cluster environment

Creating File Sharing Creating File Sharing Scheme in Your Scheme in Your EnterpriseEnterprise

How to choose the file systemHow to choose the file system

Common enterprise business systems include UNIX (HP, SUN, IBM etc.) Linux Microsoft Windows IBM zSeries (Mainframe) IBM iSeries (Midrange)

An ideal file sharing scheme should meet the following requirements: Perfect track record of working with all the business systems Readily available for all the business systems Provide strong secure features to protect corporate information

Why choose NFS?Why choose NFS?

NFS is supported by all UNIX, Linux and other major business systems

NFS is part of the OS distribution

NFS is non-intrusive to the mission critical production servers

The latest NFSv4 provides strong security implementation

“NFS Maestro… is feature rich, it performs well, it is reliable and Hummingbird has a reputation as being the best in its class.”

- B. Ganesh, Technical consultant

Ramoji Film City

Why choose Hummingbird Why choose Hummingbird NFS Maestro™?NFS Maestro™?

The uniqueness of NFS MaestroThe uniqueness of NFS Maestro

First in the industry to support NFS Version 4 standard Hummingbird is actively involved in the design and the

development of the NFS protocol. One of the first vendors to embrace the new standard

NFS Version 4 provide us with:Strong security Smooth integration with the Microsoft Windows architectureHigh performance over LAN and WAN

The uniqueness of NFS MaestroThe uniqueness of NFS Maestro

The only PC NFS vendor to have the full capability to communicate with the most enterprise directory services Directory Services are widely used by companies to store and

disclose network information

NFS Maestro allows users to access the directory services for host name resolutionuser password and security key lookuppassword synchronization AUTOMOUNT information lookup.

The uniqueness of NFS MaestroThe uniqueness of NFS Maestro

The only PC NFS vender in the industry to support RPCGSS_SEC security flavor. NFSV2 and 3 are insecure New security protocols and frameworks were created NFS Version 4 mandated strong security