12.08.2005

Novell Simplifies Server Migration to Linux

Novell announced the availability of an enhanced Novell® Open Enterprise Server featuring performance advances and improved migration capabilities that simplify moving the enterprise to Linux. Open Enterprise Server now makes it even easier for NetWare® and Windows® customers to move key workgroup services like file and print to Linux, all at once or gradually. As a result, customers benefit from an open, flexible and cost-effective migration to Linux, including cost savings from efficient hardware use and the flexibility to deploy open source technologies.

Novell Open Enterprise Server is a secure and reliable suite of services that delivers proven file, print, directory, management, collaboration and application services. In addition to simplified migration to Linux, new enhancements include increased performance of Novell's acclaimed Novell Storage ServicesTM running on Linux, and Novell iFolder® 3.0, enabling file sharing along with personal file backup and anytime, anywhere access. The Novell ClientTM for Linux is also available in Open Enterprise Server, allowing secure authentication, access to services and applications, automatic drive mapping, and other key processes previously only available to Windows desktops, now on Linux desktops.

Availability

Open Enterprise Server Support Pack 1 (SP1) will be available Aug. 31 at http://support.novell.com. Open Enterprise Server SP1 will be free to existing customers and also available through Novell channel partners at upgrade pricing for those migrating from competitive platforms. More information and details can be found at http://www.novell.com/oes.

Source: Novell