Novell has announced the immediate availability of NDS eDirectory and NDS Corporate Edition for Linux, expanding its leading portfolio of Net services software products across all types of networks and all leading operating systems. Integrated access to NDS eDirectory and Corporate Edition offers organisations significant new advantages, including the ability to simplify and secure management of Linux users and groups across the Net, strengthening Linux as a platform for e-business. Additionally, eDirectory for Linux enables customers to seamlessly integrate and manage their cross-platform networks.
According to Novell corporate business strategist James Stewart, leading industry Linux vendors such as Bowstreet, Caldera Systems, Evegreen Internet, Red Hat, Sendmail and TurboLinux also announced support for Novell`s Linux strategy. "This demonstrates the growing demand for a directory-based e-commerce and user management solution for the Linux platform. According to recent Evans Marketing research reports, Linux deployments increased by as much as 95 percent in the last six months of 1999, thereby increasing the need for management and accessibility on the platform."
"As we integrate Linux into our global e-business network, NDS eDirectory allows us to create synergies with all of our offices worldwide," said Richard Reid, manager of worldwide messaging and directory at True North Communications and an NDS eDirectory for Linux beta customer. "Adding Linux to NDS eDirectory`s cross-platform support will enable us to more effectively leverage our resources and specialised services that are spread out geographically, to keep more of our expertise in-house and actually increase internal revenue growth significantly."
NDS eDirectory is a full-service, open standards-based directory that is the foundation for managing network resources across all leading operating systems in one Net environments. By managing and securing resources across the net, NDS eDirectory eliminates the gap between enterprise and Internet, enabling Linux users to build and manage secure and customised relationships with customers and partners who want to use the Web as a primary channel for conducting business.
NDS eDirectory will allow customers to integrate their existing mix of Unix, NetWare, Linux, Windows 2000 and Windows NT servers and clients under a single directory structure. NDS Corporate Edition provides the ability to manage Linux users and groups in addition to all of the NDS eDirectory functionality. Linux users can expect dramatic reduction in administration costs by having a centralised user management platform and a single point of administration for user profiles.
"Linux is emerging as an important enterprise and Internet platform for directory-enabled applications and network services," said Phil Schacter, director of network strategy service for The Burton Group. "By delivering on its promise to provide NDS eDirectory for Linux, Novell is taking an important step to establish itself as a source for Linux-based services and applications."
"Companies that want to harness the tremendous potential of e-business must connect with partners, suppliers and customers in a world of heterogeneous networks," said Novell corporate business strategist James Stewart. "By delivering eDirectory across major operating systems, including Linux, Novell gives businesses the power to transcend traditional network boundaries and to create a secure foundation for conducting business across the Net."
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