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Features
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, released in March 2007, contains more than 1200 components with development spanning over a two year period, so there are a huge number of new features covering a broad range of functionality. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 provides CIOs and IT managers with the means to reduce costs while improving operational flexibility throughout their computing infrastructure.


The following list provides a brief summary of the more important enhancements. For additional details, see the server and desktop product sections.

Virtualization on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Virtualization is provided in all Server products and is optionally available for Client products
Storage and extended server virtualization are provided with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform
Red Hat Network supports virtualized guest operating systems
virt-manager, libvirt/virsh management tools
Learn more about Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Virtualization
Kernel and Performance
Based on the Linux 2.6.18 kernel
Support for multi-core processors
Broad range of new hardware support
Updated crash dump capability provided by Kexec/Kdump
Support for Intel Network Accelerator Technology (IOAT)
Numerous enhancements for large SMP systems
Enhanced pipe buffering
IPv4/IPv6 fragmentation offload and buffer management
Dynamically switchable per-queue I/O schedulers
Kernel buffer splice capability for improved I/O buffer operations
Packaging
Transition of previous Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, WS and Red Hat Desktop offerings with simplified server and client products:

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Servers:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform - formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES
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Desktops:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop - formerly known as Red Hat Desktop
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop with Workstation option - formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS
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Security
SELinux enhancements include Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all services
SEtroubleshooter GUI simplifies SELinux management
Integrated directory and security capabilities
IPSEC enhancements improve security and performance
ExecShield enhancements, such as a call frame Canary word, strengthen hacker defenses
New Audit features provide powerful new search/reporting and real-time monitoring
Networking & Interoperability
Network storage enhancements include Autofs, FS-Cache, and iSCSI support
IPv6 support and conformance enhancements
Improved Microsoft ® file/print and Active Directory integration
Desktop
Desktop enhancements include updated configuration tools, applications, and laptop support
Foundational Stateless Linux features (X autoconfigure, NetworkManager, etc.)
Improved ACPI support with features such as suspend to disk
Smart card login - with PKI/Kerberos authentication
Integrated multimedia support
Enhanced plug and play hardware support (cameras, printers, scanners, etc.)
Network Manager provides automatic wired and wireless network configuration
Enhanced graphics using AIGLX/Compiz (with fading, transparency, etc.)
Development Environment
Enhanced application development tools including SystemTap profiler and Frysk debugger
GCC 4.1 and glibc 2.5 toolchain
Storage
Support for root device multipath IO (MPIO) improves availability
Single system/guest version of Red Hat Global File System included in the base server product
Block device data encryption support
Management
Numerous installer improvements make system configuration simpler
Yum/Pup-based updater for Red Hat Network
Conga cluster and storage management (with Advanced Platform)

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maximusss_69

Hi to all,

I just downloaded and installed linux on my PC.

I installed with only CD1 CD2 and CD3.

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I Do not know what to do with CD4 and CD5 ..... Any Suggestions ?

Never Used Linux Befoire.... I'm also looking for an msn version. found Amsn but wont install for some reason ....
Maybe need to upgrade version of Linux with CD4 and CD5

ALSO VERY IMPORTANT : At Installation it asked me for a key ... Someking of Instalation Product Key .... Anyone know where I can find it ?
If I can't get that key ... how long is the timeframe to use linux ?


Thanks ,

alex

Did you checked the Rar files for the Key??
And what does Time Frame means?? are you asking for the
time to INstall Linux??

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maximusss_69

Thank for the fast reply !
I just wanted to know where i can find the code ..... looked into the RAR files but no luck maybe someone can give me a better hint since i'm totally blind and can't find the KEY.

Without the KEY how long is the LINUX OS available before it blocks on me since I do not have the KEY.
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What are CD4 and CD5 for ? and how to install them thank you....

indiangirl

Hey wat is MSN version??

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maximusss_69

Hi ,

I still cannot sind the instalation license number ?
Where to look ?
Anyone ?


Thanks

Mr.Alias

Jus Browse and Tell me what are the contents of CD4 and CD5

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ameyamonkar

Hi
Thx a lot 4 the images.. I downloaded all the cd’s and extracted all of them successfully.
But now the problem is, as thy are not bootable cd’s, how do I install them.
Shall I burn them as data file with the folder or only the .BIN file inside the folder…
Pls help me in installing it.
thx

ameyamonkar

alex

they r bootable..!!

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