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IBM Debuts DB2 Content Manager Express

IBM announced a content management server aimed at midsize businesses. According to the company, the DB2 Content Manager Express is available for $9,375 per server and $1,063 per user, which includes a year of maintenance. The software is used to store and track corporate documents or other information such as images and media files. DB2 Content Manager Express includes features meant to appeal to smaller organizations, such as quick installation and self-management to simplify ongoing administration. For more information, visit: http://www.ibm.com.

Leading Hardware and Software Vendors Announce Support and Availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3

Red Hat, Inc. announced Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. According to the company, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 supports a range of IT deployments, spans seven hardware architectures, and provides a stable operating system platform from the desktop to the largest server. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 is available as part of an annual subscription that includes Red Hat Network and services. Current Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscribers can upgrade now via Red Hat Network. Red Hat OEM partners will deliver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 AS, ES and WS in pre-configured hardware solutions in the next 30-60 days. For more information, visit: http://www.redhat.com.

Logical Solutions Introduces Sentinel32

Logical Solutions introduced the Sentinel32 Secure Console Server. According to the company, Sentinel32 Secure Console Server offers all the access, management, and security features of current Logical Solutions Console Server products plus dual hot-swappable power supplies, hot-swappable device interfaces, and a unique front panel/motherboard assembly for easy replacement. There is redundant access through dual console and network ports housed in a hot-swappable interface module. The Sentinel32 can provide access and management of any combination of serial devices: servers, routers, workstations, LAN/WAN devices, and more. The Sentinel32 is a high performance console port management solution incorporating OpenSSH for secure authentication and encryption, and support for DHCP networks. For more information, visit: http://www.thinklogical.com.

NetIQ Announced Two Linux-based Modules

NetIQ Corp. announced two new Linux-based modules for NetIQ AppManager Suite. According to the company, the AppManager for Oracle RDBMS and AppManager for Oracle Application Server modules are now available for Red Hat Linux environments. AppManager provides monitoring, diagnostics and resolution, reporting and analysis, and automation for mission-critical Windows, Linux, and Unix distributed systems. The AppManager Web Console provides a Web interface to centrally manage Linux, Unix, and Windows platforms and applications from Netscape or Internet Explorer. Linux administrators who manage a distributed environment can monitor systems and application performance from any workstation. For more information, visit: http://www.netiq.com.

Lindows.com Provides StarOffice 7

Lindows.com Inc. announced the digital availability of Sun Microsystems’ new StarOffice 7 for $59.95, which includes StarOffice 7 for Linux, StarOffice 7 for Microsoft Windows, and LindowsOS 4.0, the operating system. According to the company, StarOffice 7 is a full-featured productivity suite that includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, presentation tools, drawing tools, and a database. For more information, visit: http://www.lindows.com/sobundle and http://www.staroffice.com.

SSH Communications Security Releases SSH Tectia Manager

SSH Communications Security announced SSH Tectia Manager, a management platform designed for the centralized deployment, configuration, and monitoring for managed security middleware in large enterprise environments. According to the company, SSH Tectia Manager reduces the total cost of ownership for large environments, while enforcing consistency of security policy throughout the organization. For more information, visit: http://www.ssh.com.

Cyclades Introduces KVM for the Enterprise Data Center

Cyclades Corporation announced a KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) device that (according to the company) provides IT professionals with an enterprise-class solution for managing Windows, Sun, and Linux/Unix servers with simple cabling, advanced security, and expandability. The AlterPath KVM also offers support for enterprise networking requirements, such as server authentication and high scalability. For more information, visit: http://www.cyclades.com.