Novell announces Open Enterprise Server 11

BANGALORE, INDIA: Novell has announced the availability of Novell Open Enterprise Server 11.

The latest release is built on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1, providing customers with more flexibility and choice, said a press release.

Novell Open Enterprise Server is a SUSE Linux Enterprise-based workgroup operating system with enterprise-class file and print services that are easy to deploy and manage. It serves the needs of knowledge workers by delivering industry-leading interoperability, reliability and scalability.

The latest release extends the flexibility of SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1, allowing customers to choose from a broad array of support options, driver tools and modules. Customers also gain more deployment options via SUSE Studio to build and deploy software appliance-based services to their Novell Open Enterprise Server environment using SUSE Studio templates from Novell.

"Our Open Enterprise Server customers' request is the ability to leverage the flexibility and choice in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1. Now, customers can get the most out of their existing IT infrastructure investments while continuing to lower costs and reduce administration time," said Eric Varness, vice president of product management and marketing at  Novell.

"This is the first in a series of product announcements that reaffirm Novell's commitment to delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions while enhancing productivity in the workplace,"   added Varness.

The release of Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 demonstrates a reinvestment in Novell's core solutions and a commitment to product development and customer needs, added the release.