Global Novell Newsletter November 2008

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Customer showcase

See how other companies are being successful in their businesses teaming up with Novell.

Fraport AG—efficient and secure identity management for Frankfurt International
Fraport AG is using a Novell® identity and security management solution to support its ambitious growth plans. The solution is helping Fraport manage approximately 10,000 employees and partners, providing rapid and secure provisioning and deprovisioning of access rights from a single point of control. Get the whole story. +

Events

• UK Events Data Center Tour Novell Data Centre Tour November 11th-13th Sponsored by IBM, Intel, Platespin, Centiq and NDS8. We would like to extend a VIP invite to you to join us at the Data Center Discovery Tour at BAFTA in London on November 13th. At the event you'll not only learn about a more intelligent approach in the data center, but also enjoy an exclusive screening of the new James Bond film - Quantum of Solace!
• BrainShare® March 8-13 2009 Novell® BrainShare®, the IT industry's premier technical conference, is the must-attend event for innovation-minded IT professionals. Packed with hundreds of technical breakout sessions, in-depth workshops and hands-on labs, BrainShare is the best place to find out how Novell is making IT work as one. Register today at the early-bird price of $1,695.00.

Linux server

• Virtualisation solution for Novell and Microsoft
  Novell and Microsoft have announced the availability of a joint virtualisation solution optimised for customers running mixed-source environments. Learn more and visit the new interoperability lab. +

Linux Desktop

• Free the penguins!
  Novell, Omni Technology Solutions and Userful have created an exciting initiative to bring multi-station Linux* Desktops—a low-cost, eco-friendly desktop solution—to computer labs and classrooms around the globe. Until 30 Nov. 2008, educational institutions are entitled to a free 30-user Desktop Multiplier licence (hardware not included). The first 30 customers will also receive a free 30-user subscription to SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop from Novell. Get yours today! +
• Novell and Wyse announce first enterprise-class Linux thin client
  At VMworld 2008, Novell and Wyse announced the joint delivery of Wyse Enhanced SUSE® Linux Enterprise, the next-generation of Linux* operating system optimised for thin computing environments. Wyse Enhanced SUSE Linux Enterprise will be pre-loaded and available exclusively on select Wyse thin client devices in Q4 2008. Learn more. +

Workgroup

• Novell® Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1 open beta now available!
  The eagerly anticipated open beta for Novell® Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1 is now available. Download it now and get helpful product resources like podcasts, demos, an ROI calculator and a white paper outlining the advantages of upgrading to Open Enterprise Server 2 versus migrating to Windows* Server.  +
• Experience the benefits of next-generation collaboration for FREE!
  Novell® Teaming offers critical next-generation collaboration capabilities your organisation shouldn't be without. And with the Novell Teaming Starter Pack program, you can get 20 licenses of the product absolutely free. Request your licences and access useful resources for testing and deploying the product today.  +
• Find out how your collaboration concerns compare to those of your peers
  IDG Research Services and CIO Magazine recently surveyed 100 CIOs around the world on the topic of collaboration. A new interactive web survey allows you to answer the same questions and see how your concerns compare to those of your peers.  +

Identity and security management

• World's eighth largest airport chooses Novell® Identity Manager
  Fraport AG has implemented Novell® identity and security management solutions to achieve a single point-of-control for thousands of identities and secure IT resources at Frankfurt Airport. Learn how this scalable, integrated solution can provide you with a framework for future growth and ensure both internal and governmental compliance.  +

Systems and resource management

• Novell® ZENworks® Network Access Control now available!
  This newest member of the Novell® ZENworks® product line ensures security in heterogeneous network environments. How? By using policies to grant or deny access to the network based on whether a device meets defined security criteria from patches to host-based firewalls. Find out more.  +

Novell services

• New course: Novell® ZENworks® 10 Configuration Management Administration
  The key to using Novell® ZENworks® Configuration Management is understanding policy-based administration and how it can work to your advantage. Taking Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management Administration (Course 3098) provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to install, configure and perform basic administrative tasks with the product. Register today!  +
• Novell teaming: Application Development for Non-Programmers course available now!
  This course (No 8003) enables IT professionals to use their Novell Teaming + Conferencing systems to create workflow applications that automate manual, paper-based processes in their organisations, saving both time and money. Find a class near you and register today  +
• Become a Novell Certified Engineer Enterprise Services!
  This new certification shows that you have acquired and can demonstrate engineer-level skills in your area of Novell product expertise. As an NCE ES you install, configure, maintain, support and troubleshoot the Novell services that keep your enterprise running efficiently and productively. For more details  +