| Novell announces Linux-based Open Enterprise Server 2 |
Nov. 30, 2006
Novell Inc. on Nov. 30 announced its latest NetWare upgrade operating system, the Linux-powered Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES 2).
Although OES 2 won't be out until early in the second quarter of 2007, it already has support commitments from Novell's software partners. The list currently includes backup solution vendors CA, Commvault, Symantec, and Syncsort, along with anti-virus software vendors McAfee and Trend Micro.
OES, which will be based on Novell's SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) 10, is designed to be a drop-in replacement for Novell NetWare servers, and as a direct competitor to Microsoft's Server 2003.
This next version, according to Novell, will complete the shift to workgroup services running completely on the Linux platform. Earlier versions included an optional NetWare kernel. OES 2 will make traditional NetWare workgroup services run on Linux as well or better than they do on NetWare or Windows, and will simplify the migration of those services to Linux. In addition, it will use the Xen virtualization capabilities in SLES to offer extended hardware support for traditional NetWare applications, Novell says.
As a result of Novell's recent technology partnership with Microsoft, OES 2 will also include improved interoperability with Windows. Additionally, Novell's ZENworks Virtual Machine Management will provide capabilities for managing Xen virtualized environments in OES.
Novell will also be offering training and technical services promotion to help more customers take advantage of OES planning. Customers who have, purchase, or upgrade to OES 2 before Mar. 31, 2007, will be able to download the self-study kit for Novell's five-day "Integrating Novell Open Enterprise Server for Linux" training course for free, according to the company.
Customers will receive a discount if they choose to take an instructor-led version of the course, according to Novell. In addition, customers with product maintenance agreements will receive 90 days of free support for installation or other Open Enterprise Server product assistance. Qualifying channel partners are also eligible for the promotion.
Earlier versions of OES were well-received both by testers and by Novell's channel partners. In this year's VARBusiness survey, OES ranked number one in server operating systems, ahead of Novell's own SLED and Microsoft's Server 2003 in keeping VARs happy.
Kent Erickson, vice president and general manager of Workgroup Solutions for Novell, stated, "Open Enterprise Server is designed to fit with today's environments that run a mix of platforms including Linux, Windows, and NetWare."
"It delivers advanced workgroup and networking services on Linux, letting customers get in on all the benefits of Linux without giving up the proven Novell workgroup services they've come to rely on. We're committed to providing the additional support customers need to be successful, such as quality training, technical services and certified applications and hardware options," he added.
-- Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
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