Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition OS release

October 29, 2008 International report, Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition has been released, and on the basis of the original to increase the virtualization, Java development and system management functions, through a variety of functions to meet the user and the actual technical requirements.

The Ubuntu 8.04 version has long been open source, allowing more users to experience the charm of Ubuntu, Ubuntu provides users with a truly stable system, and now the long-awaited new version of Ubuntu 8.10 has been released, Let more Ubuntu users experience the power of virtualization technology.

Canonical's chief operating officer said: Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition is a great milestone, server version includes cloud computing, virtualization, enhance the efficiency of the mail server, to the Java development and deployment of the community more reliability services, so as to help system managers to carry out reasonable and effective research and development.

Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition-Virtualization

Virtualization-building on the ethically Enough keyboard-based system (JeOS) version was launched last year, using the Ubuntu 8.10 operating system as a command set to build a complete virtual machine in less than 5 minutes. Developers and system administrators can use scripting languages to create custom virtual images that provide a critical dynamic configuration process for an enterprise virtualized environment (Vm-builder).

JeOS has been integrated into the server installation disk and can be installed as an option if the user chooses to install the system. Ubuntu 8.10 can be implemented as a client using Xen Hypervisors technology for virtualization operations. Administrators can reduce or increase memory allocations to any virtual machine without having to restart it.

Complete JAVATM Stack

The Ubuntu 8.10 operating system supports Apache Tomcat 6.0 and OPENJDK for developers to deploy Java applications to more platforms for technical staff engaged in Java development.

Improve mail server capabilities

New ClamAV and spamassassin provide spam and virus filtering to enhance mail server functionality, provide encrypted privacy directories, simplify firewall settings, and integrate landscape system management tools.

Improved RAID support

In the Ubuntu 8.10 system, the RAID disk array feature is also upgraded to support SATA Software RAID controllers, which enable system administrators to use RAID to implement functions such as efficient disk arrays.

Encrypted Private Admin Directory

With the Ubuntu 8.10 system, system administrators can now easily set up encrypted private files directory, when users through the local login will automatically encrypt the file directory installation, so as to ensure that due to the full nature of private sensitive data to protect the user's use of data security.

Firewalls are getting simpler

In the Ubuntu 8.10 system, the setting of the firewall also becomes very simple, the operation steps of the management host firewall are no longer so cumbersome, such as Apache, BIND9, Dovecot, OpenSSH and other services.

The Ubuntu 8.10 Server version includes cloud computing, virtualization, enhanced mail servers, Java development and deployment, and more services to assist system administrators and developers, and rapid hair cycles enable them to quickly integrate new features This makes the Ubuntu operating system the best choice for innovative enterprises.