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Red Hat Linux as a Server Solution
Red Hat Linux is the ideal solution for server environments.
From small-scale Intranet projects to building a scalable e-commerce
infrastructure, Red Hat excels in versatility. Set up a webserver
to promote your small business or build a network of servers to
support thousands of users. Red Hat Linux supports all popular
network protocols and filesystems.
This means that Red Hat Linux co-exists well on the network with
Microsoft® Windows®,
UNIXTM, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare and
other versions of Linux. In any application, you can be assured that
Red Hat Linux will deliver superior performance and unbeatable value.
Red Hat Linux's flexibility can also be seen in the variety of server
applications included with the product. And, since Red Hat includes
all of the tools needed to build these applications, you can customise
them to fit your exact specifications.
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Function |
Red Hat Linux Application |
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Web server |
Apache web server, Tux |
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Mail server |
Sendmail, Postfix, Exim, WU IMAP |
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Print server |
lprng, cups |
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File server |
Samba, NFS |
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Database server |
PostgreSQL, MySQL |
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FTP server |
wu-ftpd |
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Firewall |
iptables, ipchains, TCP wrappers |
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DHCP |
dhcpd |
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DNS |
BIND |
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LDAP |
Open LDAP |
Not all of the applications listed above are available in all Red Hat
Linux products. Check the package list for each product.
In addition to the applications above, Red Hat offers server products
optimised for specific functions.
- Red Hat High Availability Server is designed to offer mission critical
systems superior up-time.
- If you are running Oracle, Red Hat Enterprise Edition Optimised for
Oracle 8i offers kernel enhancements and additional libraries that
allow Oracle to run at peak performance.
Red Hat offers support with every version of Red Hat Linux.
This means that you not only get a great operating system, but you obtain
access to the Linux experts behind the product. You will save time and
money on your Red Hat Linux deployments by taking advantage of any of
these Red Hat support options.
- Installation Support is designed to help you get your Red Hat Linux
system up and running.
- For system administration and advanced configuration tasks, try
Red Hat's Per-System Support.
- Manage all of your systems and keep them all up-to-date using Red
Hat Network Software Manager.
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