Novell Announces Open Enterprise Server 2 Service Pack 1 Public Beta

Bangalore Oct. 16, 2008 — Novell today announced the public beta of Open
Enterprise Server 2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), which brings
interoperability between Linux, Windows, Macintosh and NetWare to the next
level. Built on the SUSE Linux Enterprise platform, Open Enterprise Server
2 is the only secure, reliable and scalable alternative to Microsoft that
is backed by the best services and support of any commercial Linux
distribution on the market.

The latest release of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 will help
organizations simplify their mixed IT environments with improved features
and functionality, including Domain Services for Windows for full Active
Directory integration; enhanced Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) and Common
Internet File System (CIFS) support for enterprise-class network
scalability; and improved upgrade utilities that make deploying and
managing Open Enterprise Server 2 easier than ever. Designed to handle
mission-critical computing needs while leveraging the cost-benefits of
Linux, Open Enterprise Server 2 helps customers simplify the management of
their heterogeneous infrastructures without the costs and risks of
rip-and-replace migrations.

Beta Software Availability
The public beta version of Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1 is now
available for free download at www.novell.com/beta . Pricing will be
announced at general product availability. For more information about Open
Enterprise Server 2, visit www.novell.com/openenterpriseserver .

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Press Contact:
Kerry Adorno
Novell
kadorno {at} novell(.)com