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Novell® Open Enterprise Server is a secure, highly available suite of services that provides proven networking, communication, collaboration and application services in an open, easy-to-deploy environment. Unlike other server platforms that force vendor lock-in or are not sufficiently supported for the enterprise-level customer, Open Enterprise Server incorporates the best from both open source and enterprise networking leaders. Open Enterprise Server combines NetWare®, the trusted leader for secure networking services, and SUSE® LINUX Enterprise Server, a leading open platform for delivering business-level applications. Together, you get common management tools, identity-based services and an entire ecosystem of support backed by Novell.
Keep Options Open We've been listening to you: Novell Open Enterprise Server provides choice and flexibility by allowing you to deploy the platform mix that best meets your needs. Open Enterprise Server combines NetWare—the long-standing leader of secure networking services—and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, a leading open platform for delivering business-level applications. You can choose to use NetWare, SUSE Linux or a combination of both technologies. This powerful, unique networking foundation allows NetWare and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to coexist and interoperate within your organization. Moreover, common management, directory, and upgrade utilities enable you to manage both platforms with a single set of tools, which simplifies daily administration. Select the Best Solutions With Novell Open Enterprise Server, you won't have to rip out existing infrastructure. You can deploy any or all of the included technologies. Core components of Open Enterprise Server include: Novell Open Enterprise Server also includes technologies beyond those available in standard Linux distributions. It combines productivity-enhancing tools (such as Virtual Office and iFolder®); industry-leading security solutions (such as advanced-authentication support); high-availability clustering services; and other key features. And if you're looking for an exit strategy from restrictive Microsoft* technologies, Novell Open Enterprise Server—with its easy-to-use migration tools—provides the foundation for a compelling server-to-desktop alternative. See Features and Benefits for additional details on what's new in Novell Open Enterprise Server. Make a Smooth Transition At Novell, we make it easy for you to embrace the best of the open source community. Novell staffs the world's largest number of trained Linux experts and offers 24x7x365 support to companies of all sizes. In fact, only Novell provides the global ecosystem—including the industry's finest enterprise-level training, education, certification and support services—required to support the needs of larger organizations. |
