Novell's Open Enterprise Server (OES) is Novell's next generation Netware solution offering network services such as file, print, storage and client machine management combined with the advantage of Suse Linux Enterprise Server. In todays IT enviroment many companies face the challenge of controlling infrastructure costs and managing mixed IT environments. OES is ideally suited to address these needs at an affordable cost.

Novell Open Enterprise Server

Taking advantage of the growing support and low cost of Linux, Novell Netware services have been migrated to Novell Suse Linux delivery greater value at lower cost for customers. Some of the highlights of Novell OES include:

• Domain Services for Windows - which streamlines user and group management and simplifies infrastructure complexity in mixed environments. This innovative technology allows Microsoft Windows users to access OES services using native Windows and Active Directory protocols. By allowing eDirectory servers running on Open Enterprise Server to behave as if they were Active Directory servers, this technology enables companies with both directory services deployments to achieve better coexistence between the two platforms. Users can work in a pure Windows desktop environment and still take advantage of some Open Enterprise Server back-end services and technology, without the need for a Novell Client on the desktop.
• Novell iFolder -A key component of Novell storage and networking solutions, Novell iFolder is a simple and secure storage solution that can increase your productivity by enabling you to back up, access and manage your personal files—from anywhere, at anytime. Once you have installed Novell iFolder, you simply save your files locally—as you have always done—and Novell iFolder automatically updates the files on a network server and delivers them to the other machines you use
• Novell iPrint - for easy printer management, auditing and access control,
• Novell NetStorage -acts as a bridge between a company's protected Novell network and the Internet, providing protected file access from any Internet location. Files and folders on a Novell NetWare server or Novell Open Enterprise Server can be accessed using either a browser or via Network Neighborhood and Microsoft Web Folders