SME Server 8.1 / 9.0 Beta

SME Server 8.1 / 9.0 Beta Description

SME Server is an open source and completely free Linux operating system that can be used by many individuals and organizations (both commercial and non-profit) as their primary network server and gateway.The distribution is simple to setup and use, secure and stable to operate, extendable, cross-platform, and free. It is distributed as an installable only DVD ISO images, supporting both 64-bit and 32-bit architectures.SME Server features ease of administration, file and print sharing, the ability to share a single Internet connection between multiple machines, a robust email server bundled with spam filtering, webmail and anti-virus protection, as well as a network firewall to protect against Internet intruders.It also provides secure remote access, directory services, a web application server, RAID and backup functionality, automatic updates, and support for multiple languages.SME Server was previously known as e-smith, and it is currently used in many countries, on thousands of server machines, by small-business customers and non-profit organizations.Among the open source server technologies used in the SME Server operating system, we can mention Apache, MySQL, PHP and Python (LAMPP).This server distribution uses the open source Red Hat Enterprise Linux sources, and provides free support via its dedicated community. At the moment, three different branches are available for download (7.x, 8.x, and 9.x).The installation takes only a few minutes and does not require advanced knowledge of UNIX technologies, as everything is done step-by-step via a text-mode and intuitive interface. A comprehensive tutorial is provided by Softpedia at http://news.softpedia.com/news/Installing-SME-Server-7-2-60923.shtml.All in all, because it is based on the CentOS Linux operating system, we strongly suggest to take SME Server for a spin and see if it meets your needs, and if it helps your company to consume less resources and save money. What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]Backups:Latest version of Dar, 2.4.11, for workstation backup.Workstation Backup allows the day of the week to be specified on which a full backup occurs. This now works correctly for all days of the week.To increase reliability of backups to a Microsoft Vista drive, a onesecond delay was added to the backup. This issue is not seen on the newerMicrosoft OS.Allow user setting of compression level for Desktop and Console Backups. For example: config setprop backupconsole CompressionLevel -6 The default is -6, where -1 is fastest and -9 is optimal compression.In the console, under item 8, refer to removable media instead of USB device.After a restore from the console the post-upgrade event was not being performed.Add an option to use Wake on LAN before starting Workstation Backup.Workstation Backup, report cifs mount errors.Workstation Backup, remove temporary directory on success .Workstation Backup, add a choice to delete old backup before or after backup.Workstation B... �.You can free download SME Server 8.1 / 9.0 Beta from Softpedia now.