Network Computing Environment

Unlike traditional workstations and PCs, NCs download all their software from a server. To run properly, these clients require a boot server, a domain name service (DNS) server, a network information service (NIS) server, an NFS(TM) server, a web server, a DHCP server, and a home directory for each user.

NCs can be integrated into an existing network.

The boot server "listens" on the network for a NC booting up and supplies the NC with its boot image (JavaOS) and a main application (usually either the HotJava Browser or HotJava Views). In Netra j Administration, you select which application a particular NC runs.

The Netra j software sets up a basic Netra j server, which includes a boot server with DHCP, TFTP, NFS, and web services. The DNS server and NIS server can be on the Netra j server or on other machines in the network.