Centeris Announces Open Source Project to Reduce Barriers between Windows and Linux; Likewise Open Agent Extends Windows Administration Tools to Work with Linux Servers.BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Centeris Corporation, a pioneer in Microsoft(R) Windows(R) and Linux(R) server integration and management technology, today announced a new open source project, Likewise Open Agent, that enables administration of Linux servers from the Microsoft Management Console A Windows NT/2000 feature that provides a common environment for running management software from Microsoft and third parties. Any type of administration service such as network management, antivirus management, disk management and authentication can be created as a Microsoft Management (MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. ). MMC is a collection of administration tools included with the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Likewise Open Agent will be available for download starting Nov. 18, 2005. The Likewise Open Agent project will provide source code for Centeris technology that eases management of Linux servers in Windows networks. The source code will be released under the Common Development and Distribution License Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) is a free software license, produced by Sun Microsystems, based on the Mozilla Public License (MPL), version 1.1. (CDDL CDDL Common Development and Distribution License (Sun) CDDL Common Data Description Language CDDL Community Development and Distribution License ) Version 1.0, which is an approved Open Source Initiative (OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the ) license. Companies can implement Likewise Open Agent to perform day-to-day administration of Linux servers from MMC, including viewing system events, configuring file and print sharing, starting/stopping system services, and monitoring system performance metrics Performance metrics are measures of an organizations activities and performance. Performance metrics should support a range of stakeholder needs from customers, shareholders to employees [1]. . "The Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. research indicates that a combined Windows and Linux environment will be the standard computing platform of choice for mid-market and enterprise companies," said Laura DiDio, research fellow at Yankee Group. "At present nearly two-thirds of Windows organizations also use Linux. Cross-platform management, integration and interoperability between those two environments will be a crucial issue for corporate customers. Until now, network administrators have faced significant challenges in making Windows and Linux servers work well together." The source code for Likewise Open Agent will be available on SourceForge.net, allowing developers to customize and extend the project's functionality. For additional information, or to join a Likewise Open Agent mailing list, visit www.centeris.com/openagent. "Linux has seen tremendous growth, especially in the datacenter," said Scott Kveton, director of Oregon State University's Open Source Lab. "We believe the next critical issue confronting both the Linux and Windows communities is better integration and management of the two platforms. Centeris' approach is very unique and will help break down the barriers that exist between the platforms today." Release of Centeris Likewise Centeris released a beta version of its commercial software, Centeris Likewise Management Suite, in October, and the final product is scheduled for release in December 2005. Centeris Likewise Management Suite provides advanced server management tools that make it easy for midsized and large companies to manage Linux servers in a Windows network. In addition to enabling administrators to use MMC to manage Linux file and print servers, Centeris Likewise Management Suite supports Apache Web services, provides integration of Linux servers with Microsoft Active Directory and includes the Likewise Console to ease day-to-day management of Linux servers. "Likewise Open Agent provides Linux server administration from Windows using MMC," said Barry Crist, Centeris CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "For many organizations running mixed Windows and Linux networks, this will provide tremendous value. For advanced server management capabilities, including integrating Linux servers with Microsoft Active Directory(R), configuring Linux server roles, and managing Apache Web services, we offer our commercial product, Centeris Likewise Management Suite." About Centeris Centeris solutions give customers the freedom to choose the server platform best suited to their business needs. Our flagship product, Centeris(TM) Likewise, makes it easy for midsized and enterprise companies running Microsoft(R) Windows(R) networks to configure and manage Linux(R) servers. Likewise provides familiar Windows-based management tools and improved integration of Windows and Linux servers, helping companies achieve the full benefits of running mixed networks. Centeris Corporation is a Bellevue, WA-based software company funded by leading venture capital firm Ignition Partners. Centeris has experienced management and engineering teams in place and is led by senior executives from leading technology companies such as Microsoft, F5 Networks, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. and Mercury. |
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