Red Hat Linux Network

Red Hat Network Red Hat Network is the environment for system- level support and management of Red Hat Linux networks. Red Hat Network brings together the tools, services, and information Administrators need to maximize the reliability, security, and performance of their systems.

Characteristics of Red Hat Network  Scalability  Security  Standard Protocols  Client Registration  System Profile  Digital Certificate  Service Offerings

Software Manager It provides an extended set of features such as it offers real-time reliability including automatic RPM Updates and notifications. Software manager contains: Main Your Network Search Errata Alerts Preferences Download List Help Desk Purchase Info

Communication Methods Web Interface Red Hat Update Agent

Red Hat Network Components

Servers and Server Application Adding a System Network Server RHN Messaging Server RHN Profile Server Red Hat File Server Bugzilla

Enabling Technologies Internet Connectivity RPM Standard Communication Protocols

HTTPS XML-RPC SSL

Security and Privacy Red Hat Network Security and Integrity Red Hat Network Privacy

Summary Red Hat Network is the future of computing, today. In the past, upgrades, bug fixes, and security alerts were something a system administrator had to monitor on a constant basis. Now, they are just a few clicks away with customized, automatic delivery.

Current and future subscription features planned for Red Hat Network include: Software update management Web-based technical support Real-time notification of bug fixes and security patches System and administrator directories for rule-based management System grouping and rule-based administration Application setup and Configuration tools Performance monitoring Local network proxy for package delivery (including custom RPMs)