Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) includes a collection of open source and Novell products that let you build, deploy, host, and use Web sites and Web applications that speed up business processes without jeopardizing the security of business information. OES combines NetWare®, the trusted leader for secure networking services, and SUSE® Linux, a leading open platform for delivering business-level applications.
IMPORTANT:This book contains information for NetWare 6.5 SP8 and Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1 Linux. For the latest information about using Web services on Linux, see the Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 SP2 Linux or later versions of the OES 2 SP2: Web and Application Services Overview.
This guide introduces you to Web and application services, and explains how you can begin using them to meet the demands of your business. It is intended for Web or network administrators who install and manage Web site content and applications. Developers who write Web-based applications to run in the OES environment might also find the information in this overview helpful.
The guide is divided into the following sections:
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Each NetWare component discussed in this overview has its own administration guide. For details about how to configure and manage each component, refer to the following documentation:
Corresponding Linux* components have documentation available on the Web:
Components that run on both NetWare and Linux also have additional documentation:
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