Apple Releases AppleShare IP 6.2
Macintosh Server Software Suite Extends Sherlock Search Features;
Introduces Shared Users & Groups
CUPERTINO, California-May 24, 1999-Apple Computer, Inc. today
released AppleShare IP 6.2, the latest version of the Company’s
integrated file, print, web and mail server software suite. Optimized
for Apple’s just released Mac OS 8.6 operating system upgrade,
AppleShare IP 6.2 allows users to transfer files twice as fast as
Windows NT*; introduces central management of user information
through a new Shared Users & Groups feature; and extends support for
Sherlock, Apple’s ground-breaking search technology. In AppleShare
IP 6.2, enhanced Sherlock capabilities allow indexing and “search by
content” of shared folders and web sites hosted on AppleShare servers.
“AppleShare IP 6.2, combined with the latest Macintosh Server G3,
creates a powerful Apple server that is easy to set up and simple to
administer,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide
Product Marketing. “Great new features, such as central management of
AppleShare users and powerful new search functions, are what network
administrators have been asking for and what AppleShare IP 6.2
delivers.”
Key features of AppleShare IP 6.2 include:
* Indexing and “search by content” of PDF and HTML files located on
shared volumes or folders via Sherlock and on web sites through the
Sherlock web server plug-in;
* Shared Users & Groups, allowing central management of user
information for up to 11 AppleShare servers;
* “Anti-spam” capabilities to reduce receipt of unsolicited bulk
email to users;
* Remote server administration from any web browser;
* Secured print queues for use by specific users or groups;
* Downloading of mail from POP accounts and redistribution to local mail users;
* Support for IMAP, SMTP, POP and APOP email protocols;
* Remote administration of a message database from any IMAP client;
* Native support for Windows clients through the SMB file-sharing protocol;
* Automatic creation of personal storage folder for users;
* Web site multi-hosting, supporting up to 50 web sites from a single
server; and
* Built-in firewall security.
System Requirements
AppleShare IP 6.2 requires an Apple Power Macintosh, Macintosh
Server or iMac with a PowerPC G3, 604e, 604 or 601 processor; Mac OS
8.6; a minimum of 64MB of RAM; and a minimum of 250MB of available
hard disk space.
Pricing & Availability
AppleShare IP 6.2 is available now online from The Apple Store
(www.apple.com) and authorized Apple resellers. Estimated retail
pricing is U.S. $499 for a 10-client license, $999 for a 50-client
license, and $1499 for a license that covers large client networks,
supporting up to 500 simultaneous users. AppleShare IP 6.2 is also
pre-installed on some models of the Macintosh Server G3.
AppleShare 4.x, 5.x or 6.x customers (with 10-, 50- or multi-client
license) may purchase AppleShare IP 6.2 upgrade software for U.S.
$499 through the Apple Order Center at (800) 293-6617. Customers who
purchased AppleShare IP 6.1 or a Macintosh Server G3 with AppleShare
IP 6.1 between April 19 and June 19, 1999, can qualify to receive the
AppleShare IP 6.2 Upgrade for U.S $19.95 plus tax. Details are
available at www.apple.com/appleshareip.
*Apple internal tests. Performance comparison based on data transfer
rate between an AppleShare server and Macintosh client and the data
transfer rate between a Windows NT server and Macintosh client for
the transfer of a single large file. The servers and clients were
configured equivalently.
Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the
1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the
1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original
mission-to bring the best personal computing products and support to
students, educators, designers, scientists, engineers,
businesspersons and consumers in over 140 countries around the world.
