LinuxSolve Inc. Launches vHost, Industry's First Secure Linux-based Virtual Web-Hosting Solution for ISPs, ASPs, Mid-sized Businesses.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2000 Robust secure server appliance A self-contained computer system specialized for network use. Its applications are pre-installed, and access to setup and configuration is via a Web browser. Server appliances may provide a single application or several applications; for example, a single device may provide file server, runs on unique GuardWorks(TM) secure Linux operating system, delivering enhanced security and ease of use in cost-effective solution LinuxSolve(TM), Inc., the leading developer of secure server appliances for Internet infrastructure, announced today that it is shipping the vHost(TM) secure server appliance, the industry's first secure Linux-based virtual hosting solution. Capable of hosting as many as 200 web sites, the LinuxSolve vHost(TM) is one of the most robust web-hosting solutions of its kind. The product includes secure web browser-based quick installation tools, remote network monitoring, virtual host administration, and intrusion detection monitoring. Ideal for ISPs, ASPs, and mid-sized businesses, the vHost(TM) is designed to be extremely easy to setup and manage. The LinuxSolve vHost(TM) ships with the unique secure, hardened LinuxSolve GuardWorks(TM) operating system. The most secure Linux operating system available, GuardWorks(TM) contains security features not found in other distributions of Linux. Among these features are protection against stack-smashing attacks, prevention of buffer overflows, detection and prevention of CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. attacks, SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. probes, and OS fingerprinting. Explains Thomas Knapp, Founder and 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. of LinuxSolve: "The addition of vHost(TM) to our product line represents our serious intention to become a leading provider of secure server appliances to the ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. , ASP, and mid-sized business markets. Security, ease of use, and lower total cost of ownership to our customers are the driving principles behind every product we sell." Knapp says that vHost(TM) is one in a series of several innovative product announcements that his company will be making over the course of the next several months. Since company launch in April of this year, LinuxSolve has quickly established itself as a leader in the rapidly growing server appliance market. With an industry-renowned management and engineering team, LinuxSolve has already developed server appliance products, which are distinguished by their malicious hacker-proof security features, extreme ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and customizability. Among the company's rapidly growing customer base are several industry-leading web site portals, ISPs, and industry sector-leading businesses. Key Features and Benefits of the LinuxSolve vHost(TM) secure virtual web-hosting solution - Virtual domain hosting - 200 virtual web sites - Installation in minutes - Secure 512 bit browser based administration - Incl. virtual host administration - Java based SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a module - SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. - Networked Server monitoring - Intrusion Detection - Multiple server administration from one browser - Java based server file manager - Runs firewall "out of the box" About LinuxSolve LinuxSolve, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of secure server appliances for Internet infrastructure. The first company to sell secure server appliances running on the Linux operating system, the company also sells pre-packaged secure workgroup solutions, which include AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. and Intel-based hardware platforms, secure software applications for business, and a complete line of deployment, integration, and security consulting services. LinuxSolve, Inc. sells its products directly to small and medium business and ISPs through its web site, www.linuxsolve.com or www.linuxsolve.net, and also through select resellers nationwide. LinuxSolve is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . LinuxSolve, vHost, and GuardWorks are trademarks of LinuxSolve(TM) Inc. 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