Novell Betas Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1

New Beta Is Supposed to Bring Interoperability between Linux, Windows, Macintosh and NetWare to the Next Level

Oct. 20, 2008 10:00 AM

Novell has put Open Enterprise Server 2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) out for public beta. Built on SUSE Linux, it’s supposed to bring interoperability between Linux, Windows, Macintosh and NetWare to the next level and function as an alternative to Microsoft.

The latest cut includes Domain Services for Windows for full Active Directory integration; enhanced Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) and Common Internet File System (CIFS) support for enterprise-class network scalability; and improved upgrade utilities to make deploying and managing Open Enterprise Server 2 easier.

See www.novell.com/beta. Pricing awaits general availability.

Published Oct. 20, 2008— Reads 1,008
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Maureen O'Gara is the Virtualization News Desk editor of SYS-CON Media. She is the publisher of famous "Billygrams" and the editor-in-chief of "Client/Server News" for more than a decade. One of the most respected technology reporters in the business, Maureen can be reached by email at maureen(at)sys-con.com or paperboy(at)g2news.com, and by phone at 516 759-7025.

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