Novell NetWare Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Novell NetWare
André G.
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Peter K.
Last position:
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager at Anonymer Kunde
- Development of control units for the automotive industry incl. embedded software
- CAN bus, Vector Tools, CANoe
- Support of the development process according to ISO 26262
- Ensuring cyber security standards:
- Key exchange (PKI) between vehicle and control units
- Hardware Security Module (HSM)
- Communication with external service providers (international)
- Development (PCB) of measuring adapters, statistical analysis of sensors
- IoT and embedded software development, backend administration
Alexander B.
Last position:
Consultant at Bundesdruckerei
- Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, Entra ID Group Policy, Orca, PowerShell, PSAppDeployToolKit, Intune, Office 365, Azure, Winget, SandBox
- Onsite/offsite packaging and repackaging in Intune
- Silent install / uninstall
- Use of scripting (PSADT, PowerShell)
- Distribution, planning, and monitoring of packages using Intune Admin Center
- Troubleshooting
- System monitoring
- 2nd and 3rd Level Support
- Packaging process (creation and review of installation and configuration guides, test plans, User Acceptance Testing)
- Automatic client provisioning
- Quality assurance, testing of software packages
- Workplace Engineering
- Windows Client Engineering
- Management of profiles and group policies
- Working with agile methods (Scrum)
- Use of ITSM, including as a ticket system
- Sprint planning
Jürgen B.
Last position:
Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist at ALD Automotive Leasing Deutschland
- Database administration and performance tuning for Oracle databases on AIX 7.1, 7.2 with Oracle 12c and 19c
- Troubleshooting and resolution on RHEL 7
- Automation of operations with UNIX/Linux shell scripts, Perl programs, and PL/SQL
- Planning, preparation, execution, and customer-specific review of changes and upgrades for the LEASMAN and DOXIS applications
- Incident handling including communication with outsourcing service providers and business units
- Data exchange with Data Pump
- Visualization of database content and monitoring results
- Configuration of databases for Debezium and monitoring Debezium activities
- Preparation of Oracle databases for migration to cloud environments
- Implementation and monitoring of NIST requirements in databases
- Automation of release upgrades for the LEASMAN application
- Creation of operations manuals and instructions
- Generation of reports for GDPR information requests
Steffen L.
Last position:
Berdas Data Service UG
Michael W.
Last position:
TUI AG / Robinson
- Developed an Internet Booking Engine (IBE) (Saber and Juniper) and other microservices
- Backend development with PHP and Symfony, endpoint and interface implementation
- Unit and integration tests
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Statistics of experts using Novell NetWare
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
26
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
40%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using Novell NetWare
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Novell NetWare experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Manufacturing (83%)
- Aerospace and Defense (67%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Energy (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Education (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
NetWare at a glance
Novell NetWare is a classic network operating system used for file sharing, print services, and secure access in older office networks. It is still relevant where legacy business processes depend on Novell directories, mapped drives, and long-standing application setups.
Typical work
- Keep NetWare servers stable and reachable
- Maintain NDS and user access structures
- Support file, print, and login services
- Plan upgrades, replacements, or migration steps
In Berlin, these tasks often show up in offices, industrial sites, and public-sector environments that still run older internal systems alongside newer Windows or Linux services.
Ecosystem skills
Strong professionals know NetWare administration, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX heritage, and the tools used around Novell systems. They also understand directory services, backup routines, access rights, and how NetWare fits into mixed networks with modern authentication and storage.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when a long-running server needs urgent support, documentation is thin, or an old integration starts to fail. That is also true during hardware refreshes, domain consolidation, or any migration away from NetWare.
What good specialists do
Good specialists read old configurations carefully, test changes in a safe order, and protect login and file access during updates. They keep communication clear, especially when a system supports critical shared drives or print queues that other teams still rely on.
Modern migration reality
NetWare is often part of a broader cleanup project rather than a standalone target. A strong expert can help map services to current platforms, preserve permissions and data paths, and reduce risk when moving away from Novell NetWare without breaking daily work.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Novell NetWare — answered in short.
Novell NetWare is mainly used in legacy environments for file sharing, print services, and directory-based access control. Many companies keep it running because business data, login scripts, or older applications still depend on it.
NetWare is the short name most people use for Novell NetWare. You will also see the Novell name in older documents, tools, and server references, especially in estates that have not been modernized yet.
Novell NetWare was built around efficient network file and print handling plus its own directory services. Windows Server and Linux can replace those functions today, but migration needs careful mapping of permissions, drive letters, and legacy login behavior.
A strong Novell NetWare specialist usually knows directory services, TCP/IP networking, storage, backup, and access control. Experience with Windows server environments and migration planning is also valuable when the goal is to retire or integrate older services.
NetWare work often needs someone who has handled real legacy environments, not only read about them. The right level depends on the task: routine maintenance, urgent troubleshooting, or a full migration each require different depth and pace.
Many Novell NetWare tasks can be done remotely if there is secure access to the server and clear change control. On-site help in Berlin becomes more useful when old hardware must be touched, documentation is missing, or downtime windows are tight.
Look for someone who asks about server version, directory structure, backup state, and what depends on the system before suggesting changes. A strong NetWare expert explains risks clearly, documents each step, and avoids making assumptions about old naming or access schemes.
Novell NetWare environments often fail because of aging hardware, broken backups, expired knowledge, or forgotten dependencies in scripts and mappings. Good support focuses on restoration paths, service continuity, and migration planning before a small issue becomes a business outage.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Novell NetWare in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 790 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Novell NetWare in their recent projects, 40% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Novell NetWare in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Novell NetWare in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Novell NetWare in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (83%), and Aerospace and Defense (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Novell NetWare in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
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