Dell Adds Server Management Support to Linux; Tools Ease Management of Linux-based Dell PowerEdge Servers.Business Editors & Technology Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2001 Dell announced today that select components of its OpenManage(TM) server management suite of tools are available for use with Red Hat(R) Linux(R)-based servers. The new capabilities, which include advanced installation and setup support, remote management features, and integration with industry leading management suites, respond directly to growing customer needs and illustrate the growing importance of Linux in the enterprise. "Dell is working to drive industry-standard solutions deeper into the enterprise and Linux is gaining considerable momentum," said Rick Hoffman Rick Hoffman (born June 12, 1970) is an American actor. Hoffman was born in New York City, New York and raised in Roslyn Heights, New York. He graduated from The Wheatley School in Old Westbury, NY before attending the University of Arizona. , director and general manager of Linux development in Dell's Enterprise Systems Group. "These new tools add critical enterprise-level manageability for PowerEdge(TM) servers running Linux." "This is an exciting development for the Linux marketplace and serves to underscore the growing importance of Linux for enterprise applications," said Bob Cymbalski, vice president of product management at Red Hat. "Dell's commitment to Linux goes well beyond words and initiatives to include the delivery of solutions that enhance the open systems movement." Dell(TM) OpenManage for Linux monitors the health of the hardware components and reports the results using Dell OpenManage IT Assistant or an enterprise management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. , such as HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. , CA Unicenter TNG TNG Training TNG The Next Generation TNG Tongue TNG The Newspaper Guild (Union) TNG Transitional National Government TNG Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (national facility of the Italian astronomical community) , Tivoli Enterprise Console, Tivoli Netview and more. Dell OpenManage Server Assistant for Linux supports the installation of Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. 6.2 and 7 and all of the latest drivers, making it easier to install the Linux 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. as well as reducing server setup time. Dell OpenManage, coupled with the Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC DRAC Directions Regionales des Affaires Culturelles DRAC Dynamic Relay Authorization Control DRAC Dell Remote Assistant Card (Dell Computer) DRAC Dynamic Resource Allocation Control (3GPP) ), enables IT personnel to manage Dell PowerEdge This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. servers running Linux via network or modem connection, even in the event of a power outage. The new Dell OpenManage tools for Linux are available for download from the Web immediately and are expected to begin shipping with Dell PowerEdge servers running Red Hat Linux in the Spring. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq: DELL) is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $30 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. Dell and PowerEdge are registered trademarks and OpenManage is a trademark of Dell Computer Corp. LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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