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Red Hat
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the leading platform for open source computing. It is sold by subscription, delivers continuous value and is certified by top enterprise hardware and software vendors. From the desktop to the datacenter, Enterprise Linux couples the innovation of open source technology and the stability of a true enterprise-class platform.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform provides dramatic capabilities beyond basic Enterprise Linux 5. Integrated server and storage virtualization technologies. In a single, easily managed product. With a complete and highly functional environment.
With virtualization that has the capabilities an IT organization needs:
- easy to deploy
- simple to manage
- flexible
- available
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS customers will be automatically entitled to receive Advanced Platform. Early renewals are available through Red Hat sales from May 17th 2007. Overview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 provides:
- reduced costs
- improved operational flexibility
- a comprehensive services portfolio
- an unmatched partner ecosystem
Features
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, released in March 2007, contains more than 1200 components with development spanning over a two year period, so there are a huge number of new features covering a broad range of functionality. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 provides CIOs and IT managers with the means to reduce costs while improving operational flexibility throughout their computing infrastructure.
The following list provides a brief summary of the more important enhancements. For additional details, see the server and desktop product sections.
Virtualization on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Virtualization is provided in all Server products and is optionally available for Client products
- Storage and extended server virtualization are provided with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform
- Red Hat Network supports virtualizized guest operating systems
- virt-manager, libvirt/virsh management tools
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Kernel and Performance
- Based on the Linux 2.6.18 kernel
- Support for multi-core processors
- Broad range of new hardware support
- Updated crash dump capability provided by Kexec/Kdump
- Support for Intel Network Accelerator Technology (IOAT)
- Numerous enhancements for large SMP systems
- Enhanced pipe buffering
- IPv4/IPv6 fragmentation offload and buffer management
- Dynamically switchable per-queue I/O schedulers
- Kernel buffer splice capability for improved I/O buffer operations
Packaging
Transition of previous Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, WS and Red Hat Desktop offerings with simplified server and client products:
Servers:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform - formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux - formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES
Desktops:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop - formerly known as Red Hat Desktop
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop with Workstation option - formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS
Security
- SELinux enhancements include Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all services
- SEtroubleshooter GUI simplifies SELinux management
- Integrated directory and security capabilities
- IPSEC enhancements improve security and performance
- ExecShield enhancements, such as a call frame Canary word, strengthen hacker defenses
- New Audit features provide powerful new search/reporting and real-time monitoring
Networking & Interoperability
- Network storage enhancements include Autofs, FS-Cache, and iSCSI support
- IPv6 support and conformance enhancements
- Improved Microsoft ® file/print and Active Directory integration
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Desktop
- Desktop enhancements include updated configuration tools, applications, and laptop support
- Foundational Stateless Linux features (X autoconfigure, NetworkManager, etc.)
- Improved ACPI support with features such as suspend to disk
- Smart card login - with PKI/Kerberos authentication
- Integrated multimedia support
- Enhanced plug and play hardware support (cameras, printers, scanners, etc.)
- Network Manager provides automatic wired and wireless network configuration
- Enhanced graphics using AIGLX/Compiz (with fading, transparency, etc.)
Development Environment
- Enhanced application development tools including SystemTap profiler and Frysk debugger
- GCC 4.1 and glibc 2.5 toolchain
Storage
- Support for root device multipath IO (MPIO) improves availability
- Single system/guest version of Red Hat Global File System included in the base server product
- Block device data encryption support
Management
- Numerous installer improvements make system configuration simpler
- Yum/Pup-based updater for Red Hat Network
- Conga cluster and storage management (with Advanced Platform)
Products & Solutions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Server Solutions
» Enterprise Linux ES
» Enterprise Linux Advanced Server
Client Solutions
» Enterprise Linux Workstation
» Enterprise Linux Desktops
» Global file system
» Directory Server
» Red Hat Application Stack
» Red Hat Cluster Suite
JBoss
» JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite
» JBoss Application Server
» Hibernate
» JBoss Portal
» JBoss Rules
» JBoss Business Process Management
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