Linux makes inroads with Novell users

摘要

Early adopters of Novell's Nterprise Linux Services say the package lets them consolidate server operating systems and offers a smooth migration path to Linux from NetWare servers. NNLS was the first product that launched Novell full-bore into Linux. Released in December 2003, the package contains Novell's Virtual Office collaboration tool; its iFolder file management system; iPrint, which lets users print from any location; its Internet messaging package NetMail; its Web-based iManager package; Novell Resource Management, a tool for automated software management; and Novell's eDirectory. NNLS works on Red Hat or SuSE Linux. In March, Novell announced that its next operating system — Open Enterprise Server (OES) — would incorporate NetWare and Linux kernels, letting users deploy applications on whatever platform they want. In OES, NetWare services will run on both kernels — those services include file services, clustering, print, identity administrative, Web, patch management, health monitoring and client integration. Novell says OES will be available by year-end.