July 2005

Novell GroupWise 7 Open Beta

Novell GroupWise version 7 has many new features, including: integrated e-mail and instant messaging, enhanced Outlook support and a pre-bundled SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server. GroupWise 7 also introduces flexibility for end-users to adapt the client for their particular needs. GroupWise supports Windows, Linux, Macintosh, Web browser, and mobile devices.

www.novell.com/products/groupwise

Contents

·        special features
> LinuxWorld San Francisco 2005
> Novell Branch Office Survey
> Novell Linux Small Business Suite Evaluation
> Whitepaper: Why SUSE LINUX over Solaris?

·        seminars and training
> Free Seminars: Migrating from Solaris to Linux on OpenPower
> Upgrade to Novell Open Enterprise Server Web Series
> Linux Clusters for Oracle
> OSCON 2005

·        other information
> Novell Linux Small Business Suite 9 Receives Very Good Rating
> McAfee Supports Open Enterprise Server
> Simplify Your IT Resource Management with ZENworks 7
> Novell Open Enterprise Server Technical Publications
> Novell Validates Mixed Source Solution Stack with Jboss, Oracle, and HP
> Fujitsu and Novell Deliver Linux for High-Performance Servers

ANNOUNCEMENTS

special features

LinuxWorld San Francisco 2005
It's still not too late to register to attend the leading Linux conference, LinuxWorld Expo. LinuxWorld is providingNUI members a free exhibit hall pass.
> learn more about LinuxWorld
> download exhibit hall pass

Novell Branch Office Survey
How do you manage IT services at your branch offices? Take a few minutes to participate in Novell's Branch Office survey and you'll be entered to win a GO VIDEO 8.4" Portable DVD Player.

Novell Linux Small Business Suite Evaluation
Download the free evaluation version of Novell Linux Small Business Suite 9, which includes Novell Linux Small Business Server, GroupWise Server for Linux, Linux desktop software, GroupWise Client for Windows, and Red Carpet automatic updates.

Whitepaper: Why SUSE LINUX over Solaris?
When you switch from UNIX to SUSE LINUX, you lower costs and gain flexibility, without sacrificing reliability, security or performance. You don't have to be locked into UNIX.

seminars and training

Free Seminars: Migrating from Solaris to Linux on OpenPower
Over the next few months IBM and Novell are sponsoring a series of free seminars in cities worldwide on migrating from Solaris to Linux on the IBM OpenPower architecture.

Upgrade to Novell Open Enterprise Server Web Series (11 August 2005, 1:00 PM EDT)
Learn how to manage a mixed platform OS environment with Novell Open Enterprise Server

Linux Clusters for Oracle
Whether you have 2 Oracle servers or 200, IBM, Novell, and PolyServe can dramatically reduce the total cost of your infrastructure. Clusters of Intel architecture devices and industry standard storage provide an easy to manage, high-performance, fault tolerant platform for Oracle at a fraction of the cost of competitive UNIX. Attend the IBM, Novell, PolyServe, and Oracle seminar near you.

OSCON 2005 (1-5 August 2005 - Portland, OR)
Open Source Convention 2005 explores three deep trends affecting open source: the commoditization of software, network-enabled collaboration, and software customizability. Visit this conference to exchange ideas and push
the boundaries of vital open source technologies.

other information

Novell Linux Small Business Suite 9 Receives Very Good Rating
PC Magazine rates the new Novell Linux Small Business Suite 9 "Very Good".

McAfee Supports Open Enterprise Server
McAfee announced the availability of new versions of its McAfee LinuxShield and McAfee NetShield for NetWare anti-virus solutions. McAfee provides best-in-class virus protection to Open Enterprise Server.

Simplify Your IT Resource Management with ZENworks 7
As the industry's only identity-driven IT resource management solution, the ZENworks 7 Suite allows you to simplify your IT environment. Now ZENworks is stronger than ever, with all-new features that give you the power to:
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Maintain a secure and stable IT environment
- Enforce a standard operating environment

Novell Open Enterprise Server Technical Publications
Open Enterprise Server brings together the best of NetWare and the best of Linux. Three new Open Enterprise Server technical publications are now available from Novell Press to help you bring these benefits into your own organization. Take a look and get started upgrading your services to the latest from Novell.
- Expanding Choice: Moving to Linux and Open Source with Novell Open Enterprise Server
- Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, NetWare Edition
- Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook, Linux Edition

Novell Validates Mixed Source Solution Stack with Jboss, Oracle, and HP
Novell has announced a powerful application stack comprised of software from Novell, JBoss and Oracle and servers from HP. This is the first offering under Novell's recently launched Validated Configuration Program.

Fujitsu and Novell Deliver Linux for High-Performance Servers
Fujitsu Limited and Novell have announced an agreement to deliver new Linux technology and support to their customers. As part of the agreement, Fujitsu will offer support services for Novell's SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server, which will soon be available worldwide on Fujitsu mission-critical PRIMEQUEST and PRIMERGY servers. As a result, customers gain a powerful new Linux solution for their high-performance server needs, backed by two of the leading vendors in the Linux market.

 

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