Data Sheet 2018

Open Enterprise Server 2018

Micro Focus® Open Enterprise Server delivers the file and print services that enterprises have trusted for decades on the world’s most advanced : SUSE® Linux Enterprise. Open Enterprise Server lowers IT costs by streamlining and enhancing network administration, and by giving customers flexibility and choice. Combining the power of Linux for enterprise workloads and workgroup specialization, Open Enterprise Server connects your users to the information and services they need in a way that saves you money, enhances productivity, and gives you peace of mind.

Product Overview can natively access NSS just like users in Quick View Open Enterprise Server 2018 delivers robust eDirectory with all the traditional benefits • Any server-class computer that runs with networking, file, and print services for your en- of NSS extended to them including the AMD64 or Intel EM64T processors. terprise on the most advanced Linux platform, efficient rights model, self-service file • 10 GB free disk space SUSE Linux Enterprise 12. It provides essential recovery, and more. • 2GB Minimum RAM services, including networked storage of and ■■ Storage Tiering. Reduces total storage access to files, print networks, driver deploy- costs and makes backup and recovery • Recommended to have 4GB RAM, depending ment, identity-based management, and net- of critical data easier through significant, on the patterns selected for installation and configuration work connectivity for Windows, Mac and Linux built-in storage management capabilities.­ client devices. It enables enterprises to enjoy Tiering is possible to both traditional on- • At least 1 network interface card leading-edge innovations, lower costs, and premises systems and on/off-premises For detailed product specifications and system peace of mind. cloud storage systems. (Cloud integrated ­requirements, visit: www.microfocus.com/ storage tiering is currently in Technical products/open-enterprise-server/ system-requirements/ Key Features Preview.) Open Enterprise Server delivers the mission­ ■■ Distributed File Services. Creates a critical services and features you rely on and single, virtual file system that spans trust, including: multiple machines, maximizing use and performance of storage resources, and Industry-Leading File and Print Services simplifying the location and management ■■ NSS. The world’s most security-oriented of file data. file system, providing file access for the ■■ NetStorage. Provides secure Internet- broadest range of clients, servers and based access to all files and folders stored protocols, while protecting against file on Open Enterprise Server. ­corruption and simplifying file sharing ■■ POSIX File Systems. Supports a variety among users and applications. of Linux POSIX file systems. ■■ iPrint. Simplifies the ■■ Micro Focus Filr. Delivers the best of both ­complexity of printer setups and reduces worlds by giving IT centralized control over help desk calls by enabling end users to user file storage, while empowering end easily locate and install printers. users with ease-of-use file access from ■■ Native Active Directory support for File any device. It also provides users a unified Access. Now users in Active Directory view of relevant files on their native client. Built-In Interoperability ■■ Domain Name System (DNS). Resolves ■■ Domain Services for Windows. Simplifies domain names and host names into IP mixed-environment user authentication, addresses, eliminating the need to use eliminates identity store synchronization the Bind conversion as required on most and duplication, and provides Linux systems. Active Directory-style authentication for ■■ DHCP Server. Facilitates system many applications that require it. ­administration by assigning network ■■ Enhanced Client Services. The Windows ­settings cen­trally from a server rather Client for OES extends the capabilities than configuring them locally on each of OES by providing a broader range of individual workstation. services, including Micro Focus eDirectory™ ■■ Linux Volume Manager. Enables flexible authentication, network browsing and distribution of hard disk space over service resolution, and secure and several file systems. reliable file system access. Contact us at: ■■ AutoYaST. Enables administrators www.microfocus.com ■■ Native Windows and Mac Client Access. to automate and accelerate server Facilitates and enhances file and print net­ ­deployments, facilitate migration efforts, working from different client environments and enjoy more control and flexibility ■■ Containers. Linux Containers are great through the support of multiple native over administrative processes. ways to build, deploy, and manage client access protocols, including AFP and ■■ Remote Manager. Provides web-based applications. Linux Containers and CIFS/SMB with support for self-service file remote management of systems. ­container engine from the open source recovery across both Windows and Mac Docker project are supported in SUSE ■■ Server Health Monitoring. Displays over the SMB protocol. Linux Enterprise Server 12 for your ­at-a-glance status of servers from any ■■ Micro Focus Kanaka for Mac. Allows ­production environments. web browser at any time. ­users with Mac workstations to connect ■■ Green innovations. Features ­innovative, ■■ Enhanced Upgrade Utilities. Facilitates seamlessly to their storage resources, power-saving capabilities that derive upgrades and migrations with enhanced with the ease of single log­in that PC maximum per-watt performance, such as health checks, superior error logging, users enjoy. Designed for Micro Focus “tickless” idle, which allows CPUs to remain and automatic population of fields. eDirectory, Kanaka for Mac extends the in power-saving states for longer periods. value of directory ­integration to every ■■ Micro Focus Cluster Services. Ensures Full details about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server enterprise user. high availability and manageability of can be found at: www..com/products/ critical network resources including data, ■■ Identity Manager. Synchronizes user server/ ­accounts and passwords in mixed applications, server licenses, and services. ­environments and simplifies identity ■■ Unified Update Channel. Now get both Licensing Advantages management. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Open Open Enterprise Server remains licensed on Enterprise Server updates from the OES ■■ Self Service Password Reset. Self a per-user basis. This allows you to deploy as channel, with a confidence that all the Service Password Reset is a convenient, many servers as you need in order to support, patches (including SLES patches) undergo user-friendly, web-based password secure, and manage Open Enterprise Server verification in an OES environment before management solution that substantially services, without additional server licenses. landing on your systems. reduces password-related help desk That’s a big difference from Microsoft, which tickets. Users no longer need to verify requires server licenses in addition to user SUSE Linux Enterprise Advances identity over the telephone, reducing licenses. ­password help desk calls by as much ■■ Rich ISV and IHV ecosystem support. as 70%. Leverages support from all major hardware and software vendors, giving customers About Micro Focus the benefit of limitless choice. With more than 5,800 employees in R&D, Micro Proven Network Management Focus helps solve the most complex technol- ■■ Micro Focus eDirectory. A full-service ■■ Optimized for virtualization. Supported ogy problems for our 40,000+ customers directory that simplifies, automates, and to work with multiple virtualization through the delivery of world-class, enterprise- protects information while taking full , such as customer-favorite scale solutions in key areas including DevOps, ­advantage of emerging information VMware ESX and the included Hybrid IT, Security and Risk Management, and and technologies. . 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