REDHAT LINUX BASICS AND

ITS 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.
HISTORY
Marc Ewing creates his own distribution(1994)
Why the name RedHat?
Milestones:
Partnership with IBM
Used in all enterprise level, known as the best in its kind
Revenue : $ 652.6 million
FEATURES


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


Some features such as:
Virtualization
Kernal & Performance
Packaging
Security
Networking
Kernal & Performance


RedHat is based on linux kernal 2.6.18
Support for multi core processors.






Kernal & Performance
Symmetric multi-processing support.







Network accelerator technology.



Packaging
Server:
RedHat Enterprise Linux Advance platform
RedHat Enterprise Linux (stand alone)

Desktops:
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop (RedHat Desktop)
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop with workstation.
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Security
Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all
services.
Integrated directory and security capabilities.




Internet security enhancements and improved
performance.
Real time monitoring and auditing.




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Network
Latest ip v6 is supported.
File printing.
Active Directory intergration (both windows and
unix)
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Desktop
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Desktop
Desktop enhancements include configuration
tools, applications, and laptop support.
Foundational Stateless Linux features (X
Window).
Integrated Multimedia support.
Enhanced graphics using fading and
transparency etc.

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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 red hat was produced as stable and
beta versions.

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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 doesnt 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.
Implementation: RedHat can be implemented
using many methods. ie. As a stond alone os and
as a virtual os
CONCLUSION
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.
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