Novell Open Enterprise Server

Novell Open Enterprise Server 11

In December, 2011 Novell announced release of Novell Open Enterprise Server 11. The latest version is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1, giving to users more flexibility and the choice. Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 simplifies and optimizes management of services of storage of files and printing therefore the client can justify today's investments by cost reduction and performance improvement of the end user.

Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 is the operating system based on SUSE of Linux providing services of storage of files and printing of a class of the enterprise which it is easy to implement and manage. This solution satisfies the needs for functional compatibility, reliability and scalability. The last allows to use flexibility of SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1, giving to the client the chance to select from a large number of different types of support, functionalities of drivers, modules and more than from 8,500 certified applications. Users also had an opportunity to quickly create and turn Open Enterprise Server 11 virtual machines using the SUSE Studio templates.

According to the last note IDC: "Implementing Open Enterprise Server on the Linux platform and considering interrelation and compatibility of a core of a system with the products SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, - the consumer improves standardization which is keyword parameter for decrease in operating expenses at implementation of operating systems".

The release of Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 shows once again that Novell invests in the most significant products and thus undertakes obligations for development of this solution and compliance to his needs of the client.

"The main user requirement concerning Open Enterprise Server is to increase flexibility and a possibility of the choice in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1. Now the client can receive a maximum from the infrastructure which is already available IT, at the same time cutting down current expenses and time for administration", Eric Varnes, the Vice president for production management and marketing of Novell says. "The first in future series of declarations of a new product when Novell once again confirms the obligations for providing the reliable, economic solution at the same time increasing performance in workplaces".

Additional benefits of Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 for the client:

• Cross-platform client support – a full support of the Mac AFP protocols does NOES 11 by the most modern cross-platform server for clients with the different Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems that facilitates interaction and expands a possibility of the choice.
• The centralized service of deployment of the server - gives to system administrators the chance to perform updating of the server from one point, considerably reducing time and resources.
• The technology of dynamic data storage (Dynamic Storage Technology) allowing to organize multi-layer system of storage with automatic data movement between levels on a basis the politician that allows to reduce costs on its operation significantly.
• The possibility of authentication of users and applications in Microsoft Active Directory directly from Novell eDirectory allows to simplify administration significantly.