Why should I use the GroupWise Client?

As you are probably aware, OIT is currently involved in major upgrades to the Novell network and related systems. This has necessitated the migration of all users still accessing their mail on the file-servers to the GroupWise server. In most cases this does not require a user to change their e-mail client but there are definite advantages in moving to the GroupWise client for accessing your mail on the GroupWise server.

Increased Functionality – The GroupWise client was written specifically to interface with the GroupWise server. It is necessary to access the full functionality of GroupWise such as calendaring, file-sharing and the campus-wide address-book. Other e-mail packages can connect to retrieve e-mail but cannot access the full range of services offered by the GroupWise server.

Automatic Backups – Everything accessible through the GroupWise client including new mail, old mail, files and addresses is stored on servers which are subject to a regular backup schedule making data loss virtually impossible. Other mail clients generally move the mail off of the server and onto your local hard disk making it vulnerable to unauthorized access and hard drive failure.

Easy Attachments – The GroupWise client offers drag and drop handling of e-mail attachments.

Improved Support – OIT has been using GroupWise for several years and have a great deal of experience with its use and also in trouble-shooting any problems that may occur. While we will do our best to help you with your preferred mail package we cannot guarantee we will be able to fix all problems will all programs.

Keep Organized – Task-lists, reminder notes, phone messages and the GroupWise calendar are all available to help you use your time better. The GroupWise calendar provides invite and busy-search capabilities when creating appointments. The ability to view multiple calendars will be invaluable to administrative assistants. Other products offer datebook functionality but without the integration of the GroupWise server it’s hardly better than a paper calendar.

Global Accessibility – Through the GroupWise web interface you can access your mail, calendar, stored files, address book and mail folders from anywhere in the world with an internet connection and recent browser.

Single Client – You can use the GroupWise client to POP mail from other services. This means that instead of logging into multiple clients you can have all of your mail delivered right to your desktop through the GroupWise server.
 

For more information about GroupWise see the CIRT's GroupWise documentation.

Contact the Help Desk at extension 2910 or IT-Help@indstate.edu to request a GroupWise installation.