1. Intranets, Network Computing and AS/400
   

   Neil MacDonald, Senior Analyst, Gartner Group

2. Integrated PC Server Strategies
   

   Thomas Bittman, Research Director, Gartner Group

3. Internetworking in the Mighty Morphing Enterprise Network
   

   Audrey Apfel, Research Director, Gartner Group

4. The Battle for the Future of Network Services: NT Server vs. NetWare
   

   Neil MacDonald, Senior Analyst, Gartner Group

Tuesday, 10:40-11:40 a.m.
Neil MacDonald, Senior Analyst, Gartner Group

Emerging technologies such as intranets, network computers and other network-dependent technologies will change the underlying assumptions of what a network does and how new software, services and protocols get deployed on the network. This presentation will examine the impact and role of these two network-centric technologies on enterprise network computing infrastructures. The discussion of network computers will include an overview of vendor offerings, including the IBM Network Station, as well as advice for organizations considering the deployment of network computers as a replacement for dumb terminals.

Key Issues Covered:

• How will the addition of intranets affect network computing environments?
• What role will network computers play in desktop computing?
• For what types of users and organizations are network computers appropriate and not appropriate?
• How will the products and strategies of the major network computer vendors evolve?

Tuesday, 2:10-3:10 p.m.
Thomas Bittman, Research Director, Gartner Group

The Integrated PC Server (FSIOP) offers AS/400 enterprises the opportunity to integrate NetWare, Notes, and soon NT Server within their AS/400 system. This session explores where IBM is planning to take this technology, and when should users leverage it? What opportunities for application and architecture flexibility does it provide ­ or limit?

Key Issues Covered:

• When should users choose the Integrated PC Server for NetWare or Notes deployment in AS/400 enterprises?
• What are the strategic implications of NT on the Integrated PC Server, and when and how should users leverage this technology?

Wednesday, 10:10-11:10 a.m.
Audrey Apfel, Research Director, Gartner Group

This session will discuss the impact of network-centric computing on the evolution of network connectivity. The role of legacy protocols such as IPX and SNA will be explored as well as discussing the future evolution and enhancements to the TCP/IP protocol. This session will also discuss future trends in desktop connectivity including terminal emulation, gateways and Web-based host connectivity.

Key Issues Covered:

• What is the future of TCP/IP and other legacy protocols (IPX, SNA) in the enterprise and on the Internet?
• What new protocols, architectures and new TCP/IP extensions will users need to plan for?
• How will the desktop connectivity market evolve?
• How will World Wide Web technologies impact legacy host access?

Wednesday, 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Neil MacDonald, Senior Analyst, Gartner Group

Over the past several years, the confrontation between Novell and Microsoft has been oversimplified into a single decision between NetWare vs. NT Server as the enterprise network operating system. This session discusses the evolving role of network services within the organization and how each vendor is adjusting its strategies to respond to these changes. The discussion will include each vendor's strategic directions with its respective services and platforms with tactical advice for organizations faced with a choice between NetWare and NT Server as the enterprise NOS.

Key Issues Covered:

• What is the future of the traditional dedicated NOS as a provider of network services?
• What are selection criteria for the enterprise NOS?
• What is the future of Novell's NetWare and Novell's networking services?
• What is the future of Microsoft's NT Server and Microsoft's networking services?