Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ES

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the leading platform for open source computing. It is sold by subscription, delivers continuous value and is certified by top enterprise hardware and software vendors. From the desktop to the datacenter, Enterprise Linux couples the innovation of open source technology and the stability of a true enterprise-class platform.

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux product lifecycle provides seven years of support for every release. New versions are introduced on a predictable 18-month schedule. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 was released in February of 2005.

SERVER SOLUTIONS For high-end and mission-critical systems

Red Hat offers two server solutions that provide core operating system and infrastructure to deliver stability, performance, and support for mission-critical application deployments.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS: The top of the line server solution for large departmental and datacenter workloads including database, ERP, and CRM servers.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES: Ideal for a wide range of entry-level and departmental workloads such as network, file, print, mail, and web servers.

Red Hat server solutions contain common technologies and enjoy a consistent set of ISV and IHV certifications. Select your solution based on system capacity, architecture, and support options as shown in the following table.

CLIENT SOLUTIONS For technical/design workstation clients

Red Hat offers easy-to-use desktop and workstation solutions for organizations that require a highly productive environment for their users. These solutions are based on proven Red Hat Enterprise Linux technology.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS: Ideal for power users and a wide range of high-performance technical client applications such as visualization, software development, and engineering design. Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS supports large-memory client systems with up to two CPUs.

Red Hat Desktop: Designed for general users who need a variety of software from email to web applications. Red Hat Desktop is designed for volume deployments that require a secure and centralized management infrastructure for client systems.

Red Hat Desktop is delivered as an integrated solution that includes Red Hat Network Proxy Server or Satellite Server to provide a secure and centralized management infrastructure for volume client system deployments.