forklift upgrade

Taking the "forklift upgrade" approach to networking, it specified eliminating all existing protocols and replacing them with new ones at all layers of the stack.

While NetWare v5.0 introduced native TCP/IP support into the NOS, IPX was still supported, allowing for smooth transitions between environments and avoiding the "forklift upgrades" frequently required by competing environments.

Although specific FCoE-friendly network gear must be acquired, the costs of it are easily offset by the performance provided, as well as the built-in forklift upgrade to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, which ensures that it's an investment that will last for years to come.