RedHat Linux
- 2. Introduction Introduction • A commercial Linux distribution • The birth of commercialization in Linux. • “RedHat Commercial Linux” • First version of RedHat : November 3, 1994 • 2003 : – “RedHat Commercial Linux” - > “RedHat Enterprise Linux”. RedHat | 2
- 3. • Marc Ewing creates his own distribution(1994) • Why the name “RedHat”? History History • Milestones: – Partnership with IBM – Used in all enterprise level, known as the best in its kind – Revenue : $ 652.6 million RedHat | 3
- 4. • RedHat Enterprise Linux contains more than 1200 components. • These are the work of over 5 years of develop- ment. • Wide range of functionalities are covered. Features Features RedHat | 4
- 5. • Some features such as: – Virtualization – Kernal & Performance – Packaging – Security Features Features – Networking RedHat | 5
- 6. Virtualization • Comes in all server products. • Supports virtualized guest operating systems. • Virt-Manager. (In windows VMWare can be used) Features Features RedHat | 6
- 7. Kernal & Performance • RedHat is based on linux kernal 2.6.18 • Support for multi core processors. Features Features RedHat | 7
- 8. Kernal & Performance • Symmetric multi-processing support. Features Features • Network accelerator technology. RedHat | 8
- 9. Packaging • Server: – RedHat Enterprise Linux Advance platform – RedHat Enterprise Linux (stand alone) • Desktops: Features Features – RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop (RedHat Desktop) – RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop with workstation. RedHat | 9
- 10. Security • Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all services. • Integrated directory and security capabilities. Features Features • Internet security enhancements and improved performance. • Real time monitoring and auditing. RedHat | 10
- 11. Network • Latest ip v6 is supported. • File printing. • Active Directory intergration (both windows and unix) Features Features RedHat | 11
- 12. Desktop Features Features RedHat | 12
- 13. Desktop • Desktop enhancements include configuration tools, applications, and laptop support. • Foundational Stateless Linux features (X Window). • Integrated Multimedia support. Features Features • Enhanced graphics using fading and transparency etc. RedHat | 13
- 14. • First version was considered as codename “ZOOT”. • RHEL 2.1 AS “Pensacola” • RHEL 2.1 AS “Panama” • RHEL 3 was codenamed as “Taroon” • RHEL 4 was “Nahtan” • And currently RHEL 5 is codename “Tikanga” Although these were the codenames lots of version of Version Version red hat was produced as stable and beta versions. RedHat | 14
- 15. • Eliminate barriers: As redhat is not a closed sourced operating system. So administrators and users are able to enhance the OS. • Eliminate economic barriers: RedHat updates ever 18-24 months, it comes with one time license only. There for customers doesn’t have to pay for each and every update. • Open source ecosystem: It can deploy wide range of hardware support , which makes it the worlds largest open source ecosystem. Cons/Advantages Cons/Advantages • Implementation: RedHat can be implemented using many methods. ie. As a stond alone os and as a virtual os RedHat | 15
- 16. Conclution • RedHat linux is flexible operating system. • It can be customized to enterprise needs. • Incredibly amazing GUI. • Uses enhanced security, networking and Kernal performance. • Cost effective. • Can be implemented easily. RedHat | 16
- 17. Forget about the blues, go with the red RedHat | 17