Open Enterprise Server

Open Enterprise Server is a Linux-based server operating system developed by Novell, designed to provide a secure and scalable platform for enterprise computing, supporting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It offers a range of services, including file sharing, print services, and directory services, making it a popular choice among IT professionals and system administrators at companies like IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Dell. Open Enterprise Server is widely used in various industries, including finance at institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, healthcare at organizations like Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, and education at universities like Harvard University and Stanford University. The operating system is also used by government agencies such as the National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Introduction

Open Enterprise Server is designed to provide a secure and reliable platform for enterprise computing, supporting a range of services and applications, including Microsoft Exchange, Oracle Database, and SAP ERP. It is built on top of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and offers a range of features, including high availability, disaster recovery, and security enhancements, making it a popular choice among IT professionals and system administrators at companies like Microsoft, Cisco Systems, and Oracle Corporation. The operating system is widely used in various industries, including finance at institutions like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, healthcare at organizations like Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of California, Los Angeles, and education at universities like Massachusetts Institute of Technology and California Institute of Technology. Open Enterprise Server is also used by government agencies such as the Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health.

History

The development of Open Enterprise Server began in the early 2000s, when Novell acquired SUSE Linux, a leading Linux distribution, and Ximian, a company that developed Linux-based desktop environments and server software. The first version of Open Enterprise Server was released in 2005, and it was based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, with additional features and services, including Novell eDirectory and Novell Cluster Services, developed by Novell and SUSE. Since then, Open Enterprise Server has undergone several updates and revisions, with new features and services being added, including support for virtualization using Xen and KVM, and cloud computing using Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The operating system has been widely adopted by companies like Intel, Google, and Facebook, and is used by government agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Energy.

Features

Open Enterprise Server offers a range of features, including file sharing using Novell Open Enterprise Server and Samba, print services using CUPS and LPRng, and directory services using Novell eDirectory and LDAP. It also supports virtualization using Xen and KVM, and cloud computing using Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, making it a popular choice among IT professionals and system administrators at companies like VMware, Red Hat, and Canonical Ltd.. The operating system is widely used in various industries, including finance at institutions like Citigroup and Wells Fargo, healthcare at organizations like Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealth Group, and education at universities like University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. Open Enterprise Server is also used by government agencies such as the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Components

Open Enterprise Server consists of several components, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Novell eDirectory, and Novell Cluster Services, developed by Novell and SUSE. It also includes Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, and MySQL, making it a popular choice among web developers and database administrators at companies like Apache Software Foundation, Oracle Corporation, and MySQL AB. The operating system is widely used in various industries, including finance at institutions like Deutsche Bank and UBS, healthcare at organizations like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, and education at universities like Carnegie Mellon University and University of California, Berkeley. Open Enterprise Server is also used by government agencies such as the Department of Commerce and the National Science Foundation.

Installation and Configuration

The installation and configuration of Open Enterprise Server is typically performed by IT professionals and system administrators using tools like YaST and AutoYaST, developed by SUSE. The operating system can be installed on a range of hardware platforms, including x86 and x86-64 servers, and can be configured to support a range of services and applications, including Microsoft Exchange, Oracle Database, and SAP ERP. The installation process typically involves installing the base operating system, configuring the network and storage, and installing additional services and applications, making it a popular choice among IT professionals and system administrators at companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dell, and Lenovo. Open Enterprise Server is widely used in various industries, including finance at institutions like Bank of China and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, healthcare at organizations like GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca, and education at universities like University of Tokyo and Seoul National University.

Security

Open Enterprise Server includes a range of security features, including firewall configuration using iptables and ufw, access control using Novell eDirectory and LDAP, and encryption using SSL/TLS and IPsec, making it a popular choice among IT professionals and system administrators at companies like Check Point, Cisco Systems, and Symantec. The operating system also supports security protocols like Kerberos and RADIUS, and includes tools like OpenSCAP and Snort for vulnerability scanning and intrusion detection, developed by Red Hat and Sourcefire. The security features of Open Enterprise Server are widely used in various industries, including finance at institutions like Visa Inc. and Mastercard, healthcare at organizations like UnitedHealth Group and Anthem Inc., and education at universities like Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Open Enterprise Server is also used by government agencies such as the National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Category:Linux distributions