Office Productivity Software

Novell Open Workgroup Suite

Novell Open Workgroup Suite includes server and desktop platforms with complete management tools, e-mail and collaboration and office-productivity software. As a result, you acquire core infrastructure and office-productivity products that meet your IT requirements for much lower cost and without the fear of being locked into a single strategy. This solution includes the following trusted Novell software:

Novell Open Enterprise Server
This secure, highly available suite of services provides proven networking, communication, collaboration and application services in an open, easy-to-deploy environment. Unlike other server platforms that force vendor lock-in or are not sufficiently supported for the enterprise-level customer, Open Enterprise Server incorporates the best from both open source and enterprise networking leaders. +

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server*
This scalable, high-performance Linux operating system enables you to support workgroup productivity by deploying a wide range of innovative open source applications on low-cost, commodity hardware. +

Novell GroupWise
This secure and reliable collaboration suite includes functionality for e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, reminders, instant messaging and document management. +

Novell ZENworks Suite
ZENworks Suite automates and enforces business and IT management processes across the lifecycle of desktops, laptops, servers and handhelds to control costs, ensure security and compliance, optimize the value of IT assets across diverse server and client platforms. It provides configuration, software, patch, data asset and license-management tools. +

OpenOffice.org for Windows
OpenOffice.org is a suite of office-productivity applications and provides a word processor, presentation and spreadsheet applications, an HTML editor and a drawing tool. It offers extensive file-format compatibility with Microsoft Office, allowing users to better share files between platforms. +

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
This end-user productivity environment can be deployed as a general-purpose desktop platform or tailored for use in information kiosks, call-center terminals or stations for infrequent PC users. +

* SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 is available as part of Open Enterprise Server and GroupWise entitlements. The number of SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers that will receive support and updates is determined by the number of users who have access to Open Enterprise Server. Please visit: http://www.novell.com/licensing/calc_tool.html. An unlimited number of SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers can be used to run GroupWise. For more information visit: http://www.novell.com/products/groupwise/migrate_tolinux.html.

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NetWare 6.5           Border Manager                 DirXML
   GroupWise         Nterprise Branch Office         ZENworks

The cornerstone of Novell® Small Business Suite is NetWare® 6.5, a powerful and reliable Web-based services platform. With NetWare, you get over 20 years of development and experience in the areas of security, reliability, manageability and cross-platform interoperability. For small businesses and remote offices that means enterprise-class technology with custom tailored networking services that increase productivity at a low price point. Here’s how NetWare 6.5 enhances the Small Business Suite from Novell…

Proven Reliability – NetWare delivers critical network services worldwide to organizations large and small and has been doing so since the early 1980s. NetWare is renowned in the industry for stability, superior performance, impressive ROI, and scalability and has garnered numerous prestigious industry awards.

Simplified Collaboration – To get things done, employees, partners and customers need to collaborate. NetWare 6.5 includes Novell Virtual Office which gives users the ability to easily communicate and collaborate online from any location. Share files and favorites, coordinate calendars and discussion groups, and enjoy the benefits of self-service and Web mail. Seamless collaboration streamlines communication and enables people to work more effectively and productively.

Advanced File Access – Only NetWare 6.5 includes Novell’s advanced and popular Novell iFolder® technology. Novell iFolder acts like an Internet hard drive allowing users to access their files at any time from any location on the Internet using a standard browser-enabled workstation. With anytime/anyplace access, users have mobility freedom with assurance that their files are secure. Novell iFolder automatically synchronizes files on all workstations so that the latest version is always available.

Internet Printing – NetWare 6.5 includes Novell iPrint which extends print privileges to potentially any printer on the Internet. Users have the flexibility to print down the hall or around the world using the same simple steps. Deliver documents, printed in the ideal format, directly to the desired location. And iPrint makes the process simple with graphic printer location maps and automatic configuration.

Simplified Storage – Just because a business is small does not mean it doesn’t require big storage. NetWare 6.5 lets small businesses add generous storage capability using iSCSI. Novell iSCSI provides storage area network (SAN) capability using low cost, commodity hardware with the ability to add storage incrementally while ensuring continued file availability in the event of a disaster. Small businesses get enterprise-quality storage and data redundancy that’s inexpensive and simple to manage.

Directory-enabled Management – Novell’s eDirectoryTM combined with NetWare 6.5 provides a comprehensive administration solution that enables management and control of all network resources including users, groups, peripherals, applications, processes, connections, hardware appliances, and more. Directory services gives easy user access to profile and organization information through eGuide and simplifies administration for all network resources. Do you want to ensure that your small business network is as reliable and secure as any enterprise solution? Novell Small Business Suite with NetWare 6.5 gives you that assurance. As a powerful and proven network services engine, NetWare 6.5 provides the platform, services and applications that enable any small business to seamlessly and securely share and collaborate.

Network security remains a top priority for small businesses. To safeguard your network against internal and external threats, Novell Small Business Suite includes Novell BorderManager 3.8. BorderManager includes several advanced technologies that prevent network intrusion as well as controlling access to critical data assets. In addition, Novell BorderManager provides optimization and acceleration technology that streamlines network communication. Small business digital assets are secure with enterprise-class protection which includes powerful control and optimization features.

Here’s how Novell BorderManager helps secure and protect small business networks…

Packaged Security – A straight connection to the Internet is both good and bad. Good because suddenly you can connect to a new universe of information and content; bad because that connection comes with the potential for digital terrorism from hackers, identity theft, viruses and a myriad of potential intrusions. Novell BorderManager protects your digital assets while providing authorized users (inside and outside the organization) safe passage to the right content. You can control, accelerate and monitor your users’ Internet activities. BorderManager is packaged security that protects against the common threats of unfiltered access.

Firewall Protection – Small businesses need two-way firewalls. First, they need protection against unauthorized entry—a barrier to the outside prohibiting access. Second, they need to allow access to resources from the outside by authorized employees, partners, suppliers and customers. With Novell Small Business Suite, the combination of eDirectoryTM and BorderManager provides a high degree of granular control for preventing and granting access to specific resources. It’s firewall protection at its best.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Novell BorderManager also includes VPN services, which enables your small business to securely connect to other intranet sites, remote users and business partners, using the public Internet. The information transmitted across the VPN via the Internet is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access by eavesdroppers. In addition, the information is checked for accuracy to detect tampering by hackers. BorderManager provides you with a safe, economical and bulletproof connection pipeline using the Internet as the carrier.

Filtering – BorderManager helps you selectively control where your users can go on the Internet and what they are allowed to access. Filtering helps small businesses block access to objectionable content as well as limit recreational surfing. Novell BorderManager also includes virus-pattern-filtering functionality that protects against HTTP-based viruses. Protect your work environment against objectionable material and guard against productivity loss.

Access Controls - The Novell Small Business Suite with eDirectory and the BorderManager access control feature enables you to set rules that limit users' access to online content based on a variety of criteria. For example, you can manage user activity by service, node or network address, URL, time of day, content category, user identity, group membership and a variety of other criteria. Access control ensures that your network bandwidth is only used for productive, business-related activities. It can also protect users from accessing potentially harmful Web sites. It’s powerful control with easy administration.

If you’re a typical small business, you don’t want to worry about security management. As with all features of Novell Small Business Suite, Border Manager can be administered remotely by an outside service provider, integrator or central IT department. Small businesses get the same protection afforded the big sites, without dedicated support or major expense.

Novell and BorderManager are registered trademarks, and eDirectory is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. * All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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