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'''Novell Open Enterprise Server''' ('''OES'''), originally released in March 2005, is the successor product to [[Novell|Novell, Inc.]]'s [[NetWare]] operating system (OS). Initial versions allowed running on an underlying kernel of either the proprietary Novell kernel or [[SUSE Linux Enterprise Server]] (SLES),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.novell.com/products/openenterpriseserver|title=Manage File & Print Networks: Open Enterprise Server}}</ref> but since OES 11, only SLES is supported.


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'''Novell Open Enterprise Server''' ('''OES''') is a [[Server (computing)|server]] [[operating system]] published by [[Novell]] in March 2005 to succeed their [[NetWare]] product.<ref name="Morgan">{{cite web |url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/12/13/novell_open_enterprise_server_11/ |last=Prickett Morgan |first=Timothy |date=13 December 2011 |title=NetWare-Linux Love Child Turned Up to 11 |website=[[The Register]] |access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref>
== Summary ==
Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) is best thought of as a platform for delivery of shared network services ([[File server|file]], [[Print server|print]], [[Directory service|directory]], [[Computer cluster|clustering]], [[backup]], [[Enterprise storage|storage management]], [[Public key infrastructure|PKI]], [[web application]]s, etc.) and common management tools. OES runs atop a [[Linux kernel]]; earlier versions could also run on a [[NetWare]] kernel.


Unlike NetWare, Novell OES is a [[Linux distribution]]—specifically, one based on [[SUSE Linux Enterprise Server]]. The first two major releases of Open Enterprise Server could run either with a [[Linux kernel]] (with a [[NetWare]] [[compatibility layer]]) or Novell's [[NetWare]] [[Kernel (operating system)|kernel]] (with a [[Linux]] compatibility layer).<ref name="Morgan" /> Novell discontinued the NetWare kernel prior to the release of OES 11.
=== OES-Linux ===
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OES-Linux uses [[SUSE Linux Enterprise Server]] (SLES) as its platform. Atop the SLES install, daemons are added to provide [[NetWare Core Protocol|NCP]], [[Novell eDirectory|eDirectory]], [[Novell Storage Services|NSS]], [[iPrint]] and other services delivered by OES.


=== OES-NetWare ===
==OES 1 and OES 2 ==
Novell released OES 1, the first version of OES, in March 2005.<ref name="Morgan" /> Since some users wanted [[backward compatibility]] with NetWare, Novell offered two installation options: OES-NetWare and OES-Linux. These are two different operating systems with different kernels and different [[User space#Overview|userlands]].
OES-NetWare, discontinued with OES 11, used NetWare v6.5 as its platform. Atop the NetWare install, [[NetWare Loadable Module|NLMs]] were added to provide Apache web server, Tomcat, OpenSSH, NCP, eDirectory, NSS, iPrint and other services delivered by OES.


OES-NetWare is NetWare v6.5 equipped with [[NetWare Loadable Module]]s for various Novell services (such as [[NetWare Core Protocol]], [[Novell eDirectory]], [[Novell Storage Services]], and [[iPrint]]) and [[open-source software]] (such as [[OpenSSH]], [[Apache Tomcat]], and the [[Apache HTTP Server]]).
== OES 2 ==

OES 2 was released on 8 October 2007. It includes NetWare 6.5 SP7, which supports running as a [[paravirtualization|paravirtualized]] guest inside the [[Xen]] [[hypervisor]] and new [[Linux]]-based version using [[SUSE Linux Enterprise Server|SLES]] 10. New features include:
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OES-Linux is a variation of [[SUSE Linux Enterprise Server]] (SLES) with added NetWare services: the NetWare Core Protocol, Novell eDirectory, Novell Storage Services, and iPrint.

OES 2, released on 8 October 2007, retained the OES-NetWare option. Its operating system, NetWare 6.5 SP7, can run as a [[Paravirtualization|paravirtualized]] [[Hardware virtualization#Paravirtualization|guest]] inside the [[Xen]] [[hypervisor]]. The OES-Linux edition was updated to SLES 10.

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Features introduced in OES 2 include:<ref>{{cite wb |url=http://www.novell.com/documentation/oes2/upgrade_to_oes_lx/?page=/documentation/oes2/upgrade_to_oes_lx/data/front.html |title=Upgrading to OES2: Planning & Implementation Guide}}</ref>
* [[64-bit]] support
* [[64-bit]] support
* [[Hardware virtualization]]
* Virtualization
* Dynamic Storage Technology, which provide Novell Shadow Volumes
* Dynamic Storage Technology, which provides Novell Shadow Volumes
* [[Windows Server domain|Domain]] services for [[Microsoft Windows]]
* [[Windows domain]] services
* [[Apple Filing Protocol]] (AFP)
* [[Apple Filing Protocol]] (AFP)

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For more details see [http://www.novell.com/documentation/oes2/upgrade_to_oes_lx/?page=/documentation/oes2/upgrade_to_oes_lx/data/front.html Upgrading to OES2 - Planning & Implementation Guide]


== OES 11 ==
== OES 11 ==
OES 11 was released 13 December 2011 based on SLES 11 SP1 64-bit. This is the first version of OES to be 64-bit (x86_64) only, and to be SLES based only (not NetWare).
OES 11 was released 13 December 2011 based on SLES 11 SP1 64-bit. This is the first version of OES to be 64-bit (x86_64) only, and to be SLES based only (not NetWare).
* Introduces Novell Kanaka for Mac client
* Introduces Novell Kanaka for Mac client
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* Added Automated / Unattended Upgrades from OES2
* Added Automated / Unattended Upgrades from OES2
* New Novell Linux Volume Manager ( NLVM) provides easier storage management
* New Novell Linux Volume Manager ( NLVM) provides easier storage management

Novell released a [[service pack]], OES 11 SP2, on January 28, 2014.


== OES 2015==
== OES 2015==
* OES 2015 added new features and improved performance.<ref name=v2015/>
* OES 2015 added new features and improved performance.<ref name=v2015>{{cite web |url=https://www.novell.com/products/openenterpriseserver/ |title=Manage File & Print Networks - Open Enterprise Server |newspaper=Novell Web site |accessdate= 20 November 2015}}</ref>
* OES 2015 SP1 was released in 2016.<ref name=v2015/>
* OES 2015 SP1 was released in 2016.<ref name=v2015/>


Novell released a service pack, OES 2015 SP1, in 2016.
== History ==

== Release summary ==
* OES, released in March 2005, included NetWare 6.5 SP3 and SLES 9 SP1.
* OES, released in March 2005, included NetWare 6.5 SP3 and SLES 9 SP1.
** OES SP1, released in September 2005, was based on NetWare 6.5 SP4 and SLES 9 SP2.
** OES SP1, released in September 2005, was based on NetWare 6.5 SP4 and SLES 9 SP2.
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In comparison, [[Microsoft Windows]] charges per server and per client, with additional charges for larger [[Symmetric multiprocessing|SMP]] support and for clustering.
In comparison, [[Microsoft Windows]] charges per server and per client, with additional charges for larger [[Symmetric multiprocessing|SMP]] support and for clustering.

==See also==
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* [[SUSE Linux distributions]]

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==References==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.novell.com/products/openenterpriseserver/ Novell Open Enterprise Server product page]
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* [http://www.novell.com/communities/coolsolutions/oes Open Enterprise Server Cool Solutions] - tips & tricks, guides, tools and other resources submitted by the OES community
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* [http://www.novell.com/communities/coolsolutions/upgradetooes Upgrading to OES resources]


== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
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* [http://www.novell.com/products/openenterpriseserver/ Novell Open Enterprise Server product page]
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* [http://www.novell.com/communities/coolsolutions/oes Open Enterprise Server Cool Solutions] - tips & tricks, guides, tools and other resources submitted by the OES community
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Revision as of 19:57, 7 February 2017

Open Enterprise Server
OS familyUnix-like, NetWare
Source modelOpen source / Closed source
Marketing target
Package managerRPM Package Manager
Preceded byNetWare 6.5
Official websitewww.opentext.com/products/enterprise-server

Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) is a server operating system published by Novell in March 2005 to succeed their NetWare product.[1]

Unlike NetWare, Novell OES is a Linux distribution—specifically, one based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. The first two major releases of Open Enterprise Server could run either with a Linux kernel (with a NetWare compatibility layer) or Novell's NetWare kernel (with a Linux compatibility layer).[1] Novell discontinued the NetWare kernel prior to the release of OES 11.

OES 1 and OES 2

Novell released OES 1, the first version of OES, in March 2005.[1] Since some users wanted backward compatibility with NetWare, Novell offered two installation options: OES-NetWare and OES-Linux. These are two different operating systems with different kernels and different userlands.

OES-NetWare is NetWare v6.5 equipped with NetWare Loadable Modules for various Novell services (such as NetWare Core Protocol, Novell eDirectory, Novell Storage Services, and iPrint) and open-source software (such as OpenSSH, Apache Tomcat, and the Apache HTTP Server).

OES-Linux is a variation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) with added NetWare services: the NetWare Core Protocol, Novell eDirectory, Novell Storage Services, and iPrint.

OES 2, released on 8 October 2007, retained the OES-NetWare option. Its operating system, NetWare 6.5 SP7, can run as a paravirtualized guest inside the Xen hypervisor. The OES-Linux edition was updated to SLES 10.

Features introduced in OES 2 include:[2]

OES 11

OES 11 was released 13 December 2011 based on SLES 11 SP1 64-bit. This is the first version of OES to be 64-bit (x86_64) only, and to be SLES based only (not NetWare).

  • Introduces Novell Kanaka for Mac client
  • Uses Zypper tool to patch up to 100 times faster than OES2
  • Added Automated / Unattended Upgrades from OES2
  • New Novell Linux Volume Manager ( NLVM) provides easier storage management

Novell released a service pack, OES 11 SP2, on January 28, 2014.

OES 2015

  • OES 2015 added new features and improved performance.[3]
  • OES 2015 SP1 was released in 2016.[3]

Novell released a service pack, OES 2015 SP1, in 2016.

Release summary

  • OES, released in March 2005, included NetWare 6.5 SP3 and SLES 9 SP1.
    • OES SP1, released in September 2005, was based on NetWare 6.5 SP4 and SLES 9 SP2.
    • OES SP2, released in January 2006, was based on NetWare 6.5 SP5 and SLES 9 SP3.
  • OES 2, based on NetWare 6.5 SP7 and SLES 10 SP1, was released on October 8, 2007.
    • OES 2 SP1, released on December 1, 2008,[4] based on NetWare 6.5 SP8 and SLES 10 SP2.
    • OES 2 SP2 was released on November 11, 2009,[4] based on SLES 10 SP3.
    • OES 2 SP3 was released on December 22, 2010,[4] based on SLES 10 SP3.
  • OES 11 was released on December 13, 2011, based on SLES 11 SP1 (64-bit only).
    • OES 11 SP1 was released on August 28, 2012,[4] based on SLES 11 SP2.
    • OES 11 SP2 was released on January 28, 2014,[4] based on SLES 11 SP3.
    • OES 11 SP3 was released on August? 2016, based on SLES 11 SP4.
  • OES 2015.[3]
  • OES 2015 SP1 was released in 2016.[3]

Components

  • Automatic Client Upgrade (ACU) - automates the upgrade of Novell client software on existing workstations[5]

Marketing

Vendor motivation

Novell executives, as well as most analysts,[who?] expect that porting these services to an OS with growing popularity and better support from hardware and software vendors will give Novell a good opportunity to improve its business results.

OES is Novell's reaction to two things:

  • the increased significance of Linux and open-source in the company strategy and the industry in general
  • the fact that it lost a lot of market share, not because the customers were dissatisfied with the quality of its networking services, but mostly because these services ran almost exclusively on top of an OS that was narrowly specialized in its initial design and didn't get as strong support from ISVs as most of its competitors.

License costs

Licensing costs are identical regardless of the platform, and the platforms may be mixed under the same license. As with Novell's other products, OES is licensed per user seat, without regard to the number of servers. Pricing is typically not altered by physical CPUs or the use of hardware virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Xen). NetWare and OES both include two-node licenses for Novell Cluster Services, allowing basic clustered environments to be created without additional licensing charges.

In comparison, Microsoft Windows charges per server and per client, with additional charges for larger SMP support and for clustering.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Prickett Morgan, Timothy (13 December 2011). "NetWare-Linux Love Child Turned Up to 11". The Register. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
  2. ^ "Upgrading to OES2: Planning & Implementation Guide".
  3. ^ a b c d "Manage File & Print Networks - Open Enterprise Server". Novell Web site. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Novell Product Support Lifecycle".
  5. ^ Harris, Jeffrey (2005). Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, NetWare Edition. Novell Press. Pearson Education. ISBN 9780672332784. Retrieved 2015-02-15. Automatic Client Upgrade[:] Although the Client Upgrade Agent has largely replaced this functionality, Novell still offers the ACU feature to automate the upgrade of multiple existing workstations to the latest Novell client.

Further reading


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