Novell Open Enterprise Server for Beginners

Novell® Open Enterprise Server for Beginners

Lothar WegnerTechnology Sales Specialist [email protected]

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Today's environment

Benefits of Open Enterprise Server 2

Time to Migrate

Success Stories

What's next for OES 2

Outline

Today's Environment


Growing adoption of x86 virtualization for server consolidation

Adoption of virtual appliances

Greater ability to maximize return on server resources

Merging of consumer and corporate demands

Windows 7 migration and integration

Cross-platform interoperability

Today's Marketplace Demands


Customer Demands

• I need you to help me....

– Better manage my complex, mixed environment

– Keep infrastructure costs down

– Maximize existing investments

– Help end users be more productive

– Be sure my infrastructure supports business priorities

– Leverage today's newest hardware

What is Open Enterprise Server?


History

• “NetWare®” services have been available since the early 80's

+ =NetWare

Operating System

File Services

Print Services

Security Services

ManagementServices

Hardware


Evolution Open Enterprise Server 2• “NetWare®” services on SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server

SUSE LinuxEnterprise Server

File Services

Print Services

Security Services

ManagementServices

Hardware

SUSE Linux EnterpriseServer 10

Novell OpenEnterprise Server


Deployment OptionsOpen Enterprise Server 2• Physical hardware


File Services

Print Services

Security Services

ManagementServices

32-bit Hardware


File Services

Print Services

Security Services

ManagementServices

64-bit Hardware



Deployment Options (cont.)Open Enterprise Server 2• Virtualized with XEN (or others)


Hardware

SLES with XEN Virtualization

NetWareOperating System

32-bit VM

SLESOperating System

32-bit VM

SLESOperating System

64-bit VM

OtherOperating System

64-bit VM


Open Enterprise Server 2More than “NetWare®”

Networking & Management

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server

XEN Virtualization

File Storage

Interoperability

User & IT Productivity

Av. on NW & SLE kernelsAv. only on SLE kernel

Novell Storage Services (NSS)

Identity Manager 3.5 Bundle Edition

Novell Cluster Services

Business Continuity Cluster

iFolder 3.8

Novell eDirectory (64-bit)

Novell iManager

DNS & DHCP

DFS w/ Junction Support

Dynamic Storage Technology

Domain Services for Windows

Novell Remote Manager

SAMBA & NetAtalk

AFP stack CIFS stack

POSIX

Sentinel ready NSS Auditing

Novell Client

Archive & Versioning

Enhanced Upgrade Utilities

NetStorage

iPrint

Auto YaST Windows Client

3rd PartyLinux Apps


CL211 – Deployment Options for Novell Open Enterprise Server Workloads

CL212 – Lessons Learned: Novell Open Enterprise Server Upgrades Made Easy

CL305 Upgrading from NetWare to Novell Open Enterprise Server on Linux: The Novell Consulting Way

ATT200 – Bridging NetWare Skills to Novell Open Enterprise Server

ATT206 – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11: BASH Scripting Fundamentals

While you are here:

Moving to Novell® Open Enterprise Server 2


Benefits

• Don't rip-and-replace... Interoperate!

• Control costs of growing infrastructure with powerful consolidation options

• Utilize existing administration skills and processes

• Enjoy vast selection of commodity hardware

• More than 4,000 supported applications

Save your money for strategic projects.Upgrade to the infrastructure that controls your costs.


Powerful Consolidation Possibilities

With Open Enterprise Server, you can reduce server count by:

• Consolidating servers

• Virtualizing multiple workloads

• Standardizing on the SUSE® Linux Enterprise kernel for network and application workloads – even your desktop!



• Reduce costs by leveraging less-expensive storage for stale data

• Set customizable policies to manage file storage

• Simplify back-up and associated administration

• No impact to the end-user experience

Improve File Storage Administration



BEFORE AFTER

Reduce Complexity, Cost, and Risk

• Drastically reduce backup windows

• Stop adding expensive SAN storage

• Don't impact user experience


Policy Engine in Your Control

• Create, monitor, modify, and delete policies• Start and stop time• Frequency

– Monthly, weekly, daily, hourly, and 1 time

• Volume operations– Move files from primary to secondary– Move files from secondary to primary

• File criteria– Time stamps– File size– File type

Use Novell® Remote Manager for Linux to manage Dynamic Storage Technology shadow volume policies



Seamless Interoperability

• No requirement for the local install of any client

• Simplified management of users and groups

– Use Microsoft Management Console to manage eDirectory™ users and OES files

• Eliminate server duplication by using OES and DSFW as AD domain servers in addition to OES workloads

• Maximize the return on value of your heterogeneous environment



Interoperate & Simplify

• Same user login• Access to new services• Eliminate multiple clients



Domain Services for Windows provides login, authentication and directory authorization for Windows workstations in eDirectory™ trees and integrates with existing eDirectory deployments


CL300 – Life Without the Novell® Client

CL308 – Advanced Tips for Dynamic Storage Technology

CL310 – Domain Services for Windows: Best Practices for Windows Interoperability

ATT313 – Novell Domain Services for Windows Installation and Administration

While You Are Here:

What's New in Open Enterprise Server Service Pack 2?


What's New in Service Pack 2?

iFolder 3.8Cross-

ProtocolFile Locking

AuditSupport

Powerful Features That Address IT Challenges


iFolder 3.8

• Doesn't require eDirectory™ infrastructure

• Enhance user productivity with access to files anywhere

• All users can benefit from iFolder, regardless of their client-side OS

• Compatible with Windows 7, Mac, and Linux as well as older Windows versions

Backup and Retrieve Your Files Anywhere


Cross-protocol File Locking

• True interoperability support for mixed networks

• Maintain your preference for mapped drives

• Make file sharing safe and easy for your users

Keeping Users Productive When Working With Shared Files


Audit Support

• OES now meets Government and Regulatory Compliance (GRC) standards

– Permissions per file– File changes

• Novell® Sentinel ready today• Third-party vendor support

Meeting Requirements for Compliance

NovellSentinel


Windows 7

• OES services are fully ready for Windows 7

– Novell® Client

– iFolder 3.8

– iPrint

– Novell Storage Services

– DNS/DHCP

Everything You Need to Support Your Workstation Upgrade


CL309 – NSS File System Performance, Clustering and Auditing in Novell Open Enterprise Server on Linux

CL311 – Novell iFolder 3.8: A Simple, Secure File Access Solution

CL312 – Novell iPrint: Advanced Features on Linux

ATT306 – Novell iPrint: Advanced Tips and Tricks

While You Are Here:

A Compelling Reason to Migrate toOpen Enterprise Server 2


NetWare® Support Lifecycle Event

• NetWare moves to a new support state on March 7, 2010, entering the Extended Support phase

– Customers under maintenance will still be able to receive support

– Patches and fixes will no longer be developed

– Enhancement requests are no longer accepted

– Only critical security updates will be provided

NetWare Reaches a Support Milestone

Success Stories


Supply major retail chains throughout South Africa with bottled water

Replace outdated IT architecture as a result of rapid growth

Implement an enterprise-wide e-mail and collaboration platform

Standardize IT environment to reduce costs

“Novell® GroupWise® running on Open Enterprise Server gave us an enterprise-class collaboration platform, taking aQuellé to a completely new level. Previously, it was practically impossible for users to work together effectively and share information.”

Andrew Muller, IT Manager

aQuelléBottler and Distributor of Mineral Water

Standardized on Linux, while gaining well-supported server management tools

Gained robust, enterprise-class platform for e-mail and collaboration

Provided remote e-mail access to help field sales communicate effectively

Simplified and accelerated problem resolution for users with remote control

Implemented Novell GroupWise on Novell Open Enterprise Server running Linux

Applied security policies to user storage with Novell Storage Services™

Improved employee collaboration with Novell GroupWise

Standardized desktops with Novell ZENworks®

The Challenge The Solution The Result


The Challenge The Solution The ResultPremier business school with 2,300 students and 250 faculty and staff

Prepare students for corporate careers with access to latest technology

Move to Linux to for better performance

Enable students to work in groups, regardless of location

“Novell® has bullet-proof solutions which can't be said about many other vendors. We get all the tools that our students will need in the real world. We also like the forward-thinking attitude of Novell about Linux. ...When our IT infrastructure is running smoothly, we spend less time reacting to problems and more time thinking about what we want to do in the future.”

John Carpenter, CTO

Consolidated servers by 90 percent

Reduced implementation time for new applications by 50 percent with virtualization

Provided secure instant messaging as well as BlackBerry e-mail support

Enabled next-generation collaboration among students, faculty and staff

Upgraded infrastructure to Novell Open Enterprise Server running SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server

Virtualized servers using VMware

Implemented Novell GroupWise® on Linux for 3,000 users

Students and staff now create their own virtual workspaces with Novell Teaming + Conferencing

Georgetown McDonough School of BusinessNationally ranked business school in Washington, D.C.


The Challenge The Solution The ResultProvide services for 65,000 and employment, shopping and recreational facilities for around 200,000 people

Keep pace with 1.5 percent population increase each year

Upgrade outdated ITinfrastructure to flexible, opensource platform

Provide faster and more stable e-mail, file and print services for employees

“The City of Assen has a clear strategy: we use open source software whenever we can. It was time to upgrade from our existing operating system, and Novell® Open Enterprise Server was the ideal replacement. ...Our services are now always available when users need them, and feedback from users is extremely positive. The Novell solution also keeps us free from the restrictions of closed source software, increasing our options for the future.”

Cor Hardebil, System Engineer and Project Leader

Created a more stable and scalable infrastructure for future growth

Achieved rapid, low-risk deployment

Reduced total cost of ownership

Doubled performance of e-mail system

Implemented Novell Open Enterprise Server running on SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server

Leveraged Novell Cluster Services™ for high availability of Linux-based clusters

Achieved 100 percent e-mail uptime with Novell GroupWise®

City of AssenAdministrative Area in The Netherlands

What's Next for Novell® Open Enterprise Server


The Road Ahead

• Simplify collaborative environment through native product integrations

– Web 2.0 experience for OES users– Novell Pulse / Content Services

• Streamline product deployment and management– Appliance deployment options for

individual OES components– Remote Office capabilities

• Sound infrastructure investment– Power of SLES for consolidation– Flexible migration path (NetWare®)

NEXT 3 YEARS


Novell® Open Enterprise Server 2 SP3 [minor release]

20122010 2011

Major Feature BenefitRemote Office Reduced administration costs of remote

servers and usersDynamic Storage Technology– CIFS Client Support– NCP Server Shadow Volumes

– Simplified client access to tiered storage without the Novell Client

– Migration solution for moving current files from NetWare to OES

Service Location Protocol - Directory Agent

High availability coupled with reduced administration costs


Novell® Open Enterprise ServerCodenamed “Ponderosa” [major release]

Major Feature BenefitContent Services Flexible access to Novell and Microsoft

file services to disperse unstructured information to cloud based applications and legacy protocols

Decoupled Collaboration Services Reduce deployment time and simplified management

Cloud Enabled Dynamic Storage Technology

Reduce storage TCO with cloud enabled storage

20122010 2011

Additional Information


While You Are Here:

CL214 – What's LUM Got to Do with It: Deployment Considerations for Linux User Management on Novell Open Enterprise Server

CL306 – High Availability with Novell Cluster Services for Novell Open Enterprise Server on Linux

ATT301 – Migrating a NetWare Cluster to an Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 on Linux Cluster

ATT314 – Novell Open Enterprise Server 2: Troubleshooting and Top Support


Free Extended Support on NetWare®


Free Consultation on Moving Forward


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