Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP
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5.0: Using the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP
5.1: Introduction
The Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP is a powerful personal computer that has the ability to run a variety of
operating systems. Unless you have specified something different, your system comes configured with a Windows
operating system pre-loaded onto the hard drive. Each operating system comes with its own user manuals, and you
should refer to these for information specific to your system.
5.2: A Caution about Viruses
Due to the prevalence of computer viruses, we strongly recommend that you take precautions to protect your
computer from them. Purchase and use a reputable virus-checking program. Ensure that the program is kept up to
date by registering the program, and installing updates as they are provided. Please be aware, however, that even the
best virus checking programs cannot be regarded as the perfect solution. It is possible for even the best program to
fail, particularly if it is not upgraded. Please speak to your Ciara account representative for more information.
5.3: Windows
Windows is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that provides a screen composed of icons. You select or “click” on the
icons to run programs. As noted above, Windows has been installed on your computer. For further information
about using Windows, please consult the appropriate Microsoft software manual provided with your Ciara
Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP.
5.4: Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server & Novell NetWare
Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server and Novell NetWare are operating systems that provide sophisticated
networking capabilities to Windows and OS/2 based computers. The addition of a Network Interface Card (NIC) in
the computer allows the user to connect the Ciara Enterprise/Discovery 945GTP to a network server computer
running 2000 Server, 2003 Server or NetWare.
Microsoft and Novell provide workstations on the network with access to files and applications stored on the file
server (a dedicated computer running the 2000 Server, 2003 Server or NetWare operating systems), as well as access
to shared printers on the network. Sophisticated tools are built into the 2000 Server, 2003 Server and NetWare
operating systems to manage the network, and to restrict access to resources on the file server.
For further information about Windows 2000 Server, 2003 Server or Novell NetWare, please consult the manuals
provided with the network operating system (NOS), or speak to your service representative.
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