Networking Tips for Rapid Rental Multi-User Software
There are several kinds of networks. The two encompassed by Rapid Rental are Server-Based, and Peer-to-Peer networks. Each type of network has its own specific benefits and drawbacks. The best network is always the network that is correctly set up. Both types of networks work very well, and when properly set up run flawlessly. However, when set up without proper attention, problems occur-without exception.
The Server-Based network that Rapid Rental supports is Novell Netware. This encompasses 2.X and 3.X versions of the Netware Operating System. It also includes Dedicated and Non-Dedicated operating modes. 
When setting up a Netware network, as in all networks, it is important to plan the network, even if there are only two computers. The Netware manuals come with detailed forms for planning and installation of Netware. I strongly recommend that you fill in these forms. Not only do they provide valuable information about your system when there is a problem, but they definitely assist in proper planning and implementation of a network.
Using Server-Based Networks with Rapid Rental
Here are the minimum requirements to properly run Rapid Rental under the Server-Based Netware Operating System:
(	All Rapid Rental files must be in the \VIDEO directory;
(	Login ID(s) must have all rights to the \VIDEO directory;
(	The \VIDEO directory should not be in the path;
(	All data files must be flagged as Shareable Read-Write;
(	VLMs should not be used. IPXODI and NETX should be used.
Additionally, it is a good idea to implement the following:
(	Individual Login IDs for each computer;
(	Individual Login Scripts;
(	Limited Trustee Rights to other areas of the system;
(	Netware security implementation in addition to Rapid Rental security implementation;
(	Have the same DOS versions on all computers, and a complete copy on the server;
(	COMSPEC set to a network drive;
(	The PUBLIC directory in the path.
Using Peer-to-Peer Networks with Rapid Rental
The Peer-to-Peer networks supported by Rapid Rental are Netware Lite and Lantastic. When setting up a Peer-to-Peer network, it is also important to do all the planning you would do for a Server-Based network. It is important to have all the information handy when a problem occurs; it speeds up troubleshooting.
Here are the minimum requirements to properly run Rapid Rental under a Peer-to-Peer network operating system:
(	All Rapid Rental files must be in the \VIDEO directory;
(	Login ID(s) must have all rights to the \VIDEO directory;
(	The VIDEO.OVR file should be Read-Only;
(	DOS SHARE must be loaded on each computer (Do not use the Lantastic Internal Share);
(	Have the same DOS versions on all computers;
(	COMSPEC set to a network drive.


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