Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 review

Verdict

Production-quality XenSource virtualisation is the main selling point here, with optional clustering and storage virtualisation to go with it. But there’s a lot more besides, making the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux a compelling solution for businesses of all sizes... Read Full Review.

Pros

• Integrated XenSource virtualisation
• Simplified licensing
• Optional storage virtualisation and clustering in the new Advanced Platform
• Performance and security enhancements
• Unified desktop package

Cons

• Full virtualisation requires latest Intel VT or AMD-V processors
• Fragmented management reliant on general open source tools

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