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Rackable Systems Launches Scale Out Server Series
Rackable Systems, Inc. has launched the Scale Out Server Series,
its new server solution designed for large, high-density, data center
deployments.
According to the company, the new Scale Out Server Series is built
from a rack-level, data center perspective as opposed to the 7U
or sub-7U chassis design typical of traditional blade server solutions.
Traditional blade design inhibits open architecture design while
severely hampering thermal efficiency. Scale Out's open architecture
approach maximizes non-proprietary, industry-standard components,
emphasizing unlimited flexibility for customers requiring specific
networking, local storage, and provisioning software solutions.
For more information, visit: http://www.rackablesystems.com.
BlueCat Networks Releases Adonis DNS/DHCP Appliance
BlueCat Networks has released the new edition of its award-winning
DNS appliance. According to the company, the Adonis DNS/DHCP Appliance
now includes a suite of features to manage powerful DHCP services,
in addition to tools and wizards for configuring and managing DNS
operations. Current Adonis customers can perform an online upgrade
to enable DHCP services at no cost.
The Adonis Data Checker identifies errors contained in DNS and
DHCP configurations. Resolution of DNS errors and IP address or
resource allocation conflicts before the live deployment of configurations
prevents loss of DNS and DHCP services. The 1U, rack-mountable Adonis
DNS/DHCP Appliance is powered by a hardened Linux OS kernel and
integrated firewall. Between the appliance and its cross-platform
Adonis Management Console client-side application is 128-bit encrypted
SSL connectivity that provides DNS and DHCP administrators with
added protection from external security threats and risks. For more
information, see: http://www.bluecatnetworks.com.
3PAR Announces Virtual Copy DBA for Linux
3PAR has released 3PAR Virtual Copy DBA for Linux. According to
the company, with 3PAR Virtual Copy DBA and InServ Storage Servers,
users can now deploy Linux-based applications more simply, more
economically, and more reliably. 3PAR not only allows for rapid
Oracle recovery on Linux but also enables simple, on-demand Linux
server provisioning.
With 3PAR Virtual Copy DBA for Linux, users maintain high availability
for their Oracle 9i/Linux environment by instantly recovering data
after accidental deletions or corruptions. Virtual Copy DBA intelligently
takes a non-disruptive and consistent snapshot of an entire Oracle
data set. Snapshots created from Oracle databases require no capacity
reservations and consume raw capacity only for changed data. 3PAR
Virtual Copy DBA for Linux is available immediately. For more information,
see: http://www.3par.com.
ShaoLin Microsystems Offers Free Linux Desktop Deployment and
Management Product
Now through December 31, 2004, ShaoLin Microsystems is offering
free download of their flagship product, ShaoLin Aptus -- the
Linux "Fit Client" enterprise desktop network computing
environment.
According to the company, ShaoLin Aptus is a middleware that delivers
the "Fit Client" network computing architecture by enabling
a Linux server sharing its operating system and applications with
multiple networked client PCs simultaneously and transparently.
Once ShaoLin Aptus is installed on a Linux server, all networked
client PCs can turn into the Linux-based fit clients in minutes
without individual installations and even local hard drives.
Users can download the ShaoLin Aptus package for up to 5 clients.
To provide free support, ShaoLin has set up a forum for users to
discuss and share their opinions of using ShaoLin Aptus. For more
information, visit: http://www.shaolinmicro.com.
Altiris Releases Server Management Suite 6.0
Altiris, Inc. announced the new Altiris Server Management Suite
6.0, which automates management of initial deployment and provisioning,
inventory discovery and reporting, performance and availability
monitoring, and patch management.
According to the company, this new release adds additional security
features and further consolidates management capabilities from a
single console to decrease the cost and complexity of managing diverse
server environments.
New Server Management Suite features include:
- Improved support for Windows and Linux bare-metal server deployment
in addition to customized deployment and management of HP, Dell,
and Fujitsu server blades to optimize hardware investments.
- Improved patch management automates patch analysis, dependency
checking, and targeting to help create highly secure server environments.
Integration with patented Altiris recovery technology provides
rapid recovery from software conflicts and failures.
- Extended monitoring support for Sun and Red Hat platforms help
ensure high availability.
The suite is built on the new Altiris 6 architecture to simplify
and secure comprehensive server management through a new task-based
interface, new role and scope-based security, and efficient shortcuts
to the most common tasks. It offers natively integrated solutions
for bare-metal imaging, deployment, and configuration; comprehensive
hardware and software inventory; software management including application
packaging, policy-based software delivery, security assessment,
and patch management; availability and performance monitoring; and
real-time diagnosis and remediation.
Existing customers with current upgrade protection can download
and install Altiris 6 at no additional cost. Altiris Server Management
Suite 6.0 is available starting at $253 per node with volume discounts
available. For more information, visit: http://www.altiris.com. |