Red Hat Enterprise Linux Product Family Review

Daniel Riek, Gerry Riveros, Nick Carr May 2007

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 provides enhancements in every dimension

● Designed for and by customers and partners Enables customers to further reduce costs while increasing operational flexibility,

security, performance and manageability

Feature Summary

Red Hat Development Model Collaboration with partners and open source

contributors to develop technology Deliver complete distributions in two stages

for two audiences● First stage

● Fedora: The development vehicle● New versions approximately twice/year● Unsupported● Fast moving, latest technology● Fedora 7, Test 4 DVDs available at the Summit

● Second stage● Red Hat Enterprise Linux● New versions approximately every 18-24 months● Supported and certified● Stable, mature, commercially focused technologies

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5: Feature SummaryVirtualizationServer virtualization is provided in the base server product & is available for the client product

Storage and extended server virtualization is provided with the Virtualization Platform option

Red Hat Network support for virtualization

Virt-Manager, libvirt/virsh management tools

PackagingReplacement of previous AS, ES and WS products with simplified server and client products

New options provide additional client product capabilities

Kernel & PerformanceRed Hat Enterprise Linux is based on the Linux 2.6.18 kernel

Support for multi-core processors

Broad range of new hardware support

Updated crash dump capability provided by Kexec/Kdump

Support for Intel network accelerator technology (IOAT)

Numerous enhancements for large SMP systems

Enhanced pipe buffering

IPv4/IPv6 fragmentation offload & buffer management

Dynamically switchable per-queue I/O schedulers

Kernel buffer splice capability for improved I/O buffer operations

SecuritySELinux enhancements include Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all services

SEtroubleshooter GUI simplifies SELinux management

Integrated directory & security capabilitiesIPSEC enhancements improve security and performance

ExecShield enhancements, such as a call frame Canary word, strengthen hacker defenses

New Audit features provide powerful new search/reporting and realtime monitoring

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 comprises more than 1200 components

Over two years of development

Technology created by:● Red Hat● Partners● Community

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5: Feature SummaryNetworking & InteroperabilityNetwork storage enhancements include Autofs, FS-Cache and iSCSI support

IPv6 support and conformance enhancements

Improved Microsoft file/print and Active Directory integration

DesktopDesktop enhancements provide updated configuration tools, applications and laptop support

Foundational Stateless Linux features (X autoconfigure, NetworkManager, etc)

Improved ACPI and laptop support

Smart card login - with PKI/Kerberos authentication

Integrated multi-media support

Enhanced plug and play hardware support (cameras, printers, scanners, etc)

Network Manager provides automatic wired and wireless network configuration

Enhanced graphics using AIGLX/Compiz (with fading, transparency, etc)

Development EnvironmentEnhanced application development tools including SystemTap profiler and Frysk debugger

GCC 4.1 and glibc 2.4 toolchain

StorageSupport for root device multipath IO (MPIO) improves availability

Single system/guest version of Red Hat Global File System included in the base product

Block device data encryption support

ManagementNumerous installer improvements make system configuration simpler

Yum/Pup-based updater for Red Hat Network

Conga cluster & storage management (with Virtualization Platform)

Features exposed to extensive testing with Fedora Core 4/5/6● Ensures high quality

Application interfaces held stable for life of product

Server Products Overview

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Latest generation of the world's leading commercial open source environment

● Comprehensive OEM and ISV certifications● Leadership quality, performance and security● Supports Intel & AMD 32-bit/64-bit, Itanium2, IBM Power and mainframe● Includes virtualization for x86 & x86-64 architectures

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Single mainstream server product:

● Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5● Offers compete coverage of server market, comprehensive technology,

and maximum scalability and flexibility Easy transition from previous Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases provided

Base server product also available:● Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

● Classic Red Hat Enterprise Linux capabilities

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5 Extends the base product to provide a complete solution for virtualized environments

● The ideal solution for the mainstream customers Advanced Platform provides

● Support for servers of any size● Integrated server and storage capabilities● Unlimited guest operating systems

● RHEL guests do not need separate subscriptions● Guest migration with consistent storage● Application migration*● Enhanced management capabilities● Cluster Logical Volume Management & Global File System*● Seamless expansion across multiple systems● Easy transition for Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS customers

● Provides significantly greater capabilities

* Previously offered as separate layered products:Red Hat Global File System and Red Hat Cluster Suite

Red Hat's Virtualization Architecture Physical computing and storage components provide a central pool of resources Virtual systems with appropriate compute, memory and data can be dynamically

allocated, provisioned and managed

Advanced Platform Solution Benefits Designed for mainstream customers who seek the advantages of virtualization,

without complexity or risk Provides a full virtualization infrastructure in one complete package Eliminates requirement to create a complete solution using multiple products from

different vendors Reduced solution cost – Reduced deployment time

Advanced Platform Technical Benefits #1 Enhanced Application Availability – multi-system & multi-site (Disaster Tolerance)

● Red Hat Cluster Suite● Provides application failover● Deployable with wide range of hardware● Highly scalable (>100 nodes)● Multiple application control scripts (MySQL, Apache,

OpenLDAP, NFS, Oracle, SAP [some in 5.1])● Flexible (fine application granularity)

Virtualized Storage – easy to manage, easy to grow● Cluster Logical Volume Manager

● Provides consistent storage across entire virtualized environment● SAN (Fibre Channel & SAN)● Concatenation, striping, mirroring, dynamic volume growth

Advanced Platform Technical Benefits #2 Shared, scalable, high performance data

● Red Hat Global File System● 16EB POSIX compliant multi-system/guest file system● Highly scalable (>100 nodes)● Robust, proven, large installed base● Included in the upstream kernel● Competing OCFS lacks many important features:

● No cluster infrastructure, limited lock coordination through a quorum disk● No clustered volume manager● No extended attributes● No shared writeable mmap (a mechanism for interprocess communication)● No quotas● No cluster aware flock and POSIX locking● No POSIX ACLs● No robust fencing mechanism to ensure data integrity● No integrated support with application failover (Red Hat Cluster Suite )

Advanced Platform Technical Benefits #3 Distributed Application Synchronization

● Distributed Lock Manager● Enables applications to synchronize across guests & hosts● Scalable, rich API, efficient messaging● Included in the upstream kernel

Intuitive multi-system/guest storage & cluster management● Conga system management GUI

● Web based● Can manage multiple clusters and large storage infrastructures● Highly functional, easy to use

Advanced Platform Benefits Summary Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform enables customers to:

● Increase operational flexibility● Reduce costs● Full enjoy the power and benefits of a virtualized

environment● Deploy a complete, integrated solution quickly and

cost effectively Provides all the necessary technologies:

● Virtualized storage● Enhanced application availability● Shared, scalable, high performance data● Distributed application synchronization● Intuitive multi-system/guest storage & cluster management

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Base product, supports:

● Small servers (up to 2 sockets)● Basic, Standard or Premium service levels● Includes virtualization for up to 4 guests*

● RHEL guests do not need separate subscriptions● Easy transition for Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES

customers● Less functionality, flexibility & scalability than

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform

* Refer to http://www.redhat.com for list of supported operating systems

Pricing Consistent with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, 3, & 4

● Same pricing, but with additional value● Easy upgrade

Subscription Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Premium $2,499 $1,299Standard $1,499 $799

Basic N/A $349

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform

Notes: MSRP shown. Socket count refers to the maximum server capacity, not the number of occupied sockets. A socket may contain multi-core and/or multi-thread processors.

New

Moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES and AS customers may upgrade to Red Hat Enterprise

Linux v.5 at any time● Receive all Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 functionality via Red Hat Network● Includes ability to run 4 virtualized guests

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS customers will be automatically upgraded to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform when they renew their subscription● Provides entitlements for unlimited virtualized guests, storage virtualization and

high availability through Red Hat GFS and Cluster Suite● Customers wishing to move prior to renewal should contact Red Hat

New customers choose from the two server products:● Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform● Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Client Products Overview

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 Single mainstream client product:

● Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop● Eliminates previous WS and Red Hat Desktop bundles

Enterprise-focused desktop with high value management and provisioning capabilities included:● Red Hat Network (RHN) Update, Provisioning and Management modules● Ideal for deployments of any size – high security, easy management

Two optional upgrades:● Multi-OS option: Provides virtualization support for up to 4 guests*● Workstation option: Provides functionality equivalent to previous WS variant

* Refer to http://www.redhat.com for list of supported operating systems

New

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 Subscription supports systems with 1 processor socket and 4GB memory

● Upgradeable with Workstation option Simple transition from previous Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases Single subscription: Basic

● Converts to Help Desk Escalation subscription at 50 units● Provides Standard support for IT Help Desk staff

● Workstation option also available with Standard support Available for single unit sales Supports x86 and x86-64 architectures

Benefits: Multi-OS option Ability to run legacy Windows applications on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop

foundation Customers can standardize on Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform for all clients Targets:

● Desktop candidates: Organizations that want to move to Linux clients, but have legacy applications they can't migrate

● All Enterprises: Enterprises who want safer and more manageable clients

Benefits: Workstation option Ideal for high-end engineering and power user applications

● Ability to deploy on powerful client hardware: Unlimited memory and up to 2 processor sockets

Includes workstation deployment support for server applications Includes developer environment Available with Standard support

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 Four variants:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktopwith Multi-OS Option

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktopwith Workstation Option

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktopwith Workstation and Multi-OS Option

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5: Summary

Options Price Includes SLA

Workstation Option

Multi OS Option - Support for up to 4 virtualized guests

Installerbehavior

$99 addnl.

- Support for calculation-intensive applications that require more powerful desktops- Available with Standard support

Option to load server and developer packages

- Up to 2 CPU sockets and unlimited memory- Support SLA for Client & Developer use,and server applications in workgroup environments (no support for use as a general purpose server)

$40 addnl.

Run Windows applications with the security of Linux

Option to load virtualization packages

Base Product Price Includes SLA

$80

InstallerBehavior

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop

- 1 year RHN Update, Management & Provisioning- 1 year Basic support (convertsto Help Desk Escalation at 50units)

Full set of Client packages provided – Office suite, email, Internet, multimedia, etc (no server or developer packages)

- 1 CPU socket and 4Gb of memory- Support SLA for Client use

Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Product summary

Servers:● Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform

for mainstream customers● Unlimited server size and virtualization

capabilities● Maximum flexibility and value

● Red Hat Enterprise Linux available forsmall environments

Clients:● Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop● Workstation and Multi-OS

options for special environments● High volume security and manageability

Product Summary

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Product Line

Server Products Services System Size Categories Virtualization Capabilities

Unlimited sockets

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Basic, Standard, Premium Up to 2 sockets Up to 4 guests

Client Products Options

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform

Standard, PremiumLarge SMP

Unlimited guestsIncluded storage virtualization with Red Hat GFS & Cluster Sutie

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop

- Workstation- Multi O/S

Basic (converts to Help Desk Escalation at 50 units)Standard support available with Workstation option

1 socket, 4GB memoryWith Workstation option: 2 sockets, unlimited memory

None.With Multi O/S: Up to 4 guests

Miscellaneous Products Overview

HPC

High Performance Computing Continuation of previous HPC offering, but with updated product

name:● Red Hat Enterprise Linux for HPC Compute Nodes

Now based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux server ● Previously based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS

Maintains previous packaging, pricing and part numbers● No virtualization capabilities● 2 and 4 socket price points● Basic support subscription● 8 unit minimum initial purchase

● Single units available after initial purchase

IBM POWER

Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Packaging and pricing support for IBM POWER systems is designed to provide

virtualization and capabilities that match other architectures IBM POWER virtualization is provided using LPARs, not Red Hat Enterprise Linux

virtualization Packaging and pricing closely follows Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 model for x86/x86-64

● Provides support for 4 LPARs with a base Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription● Provides support for 25 LPARs with a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform

subscription● Requires separate SKUs in order to handle Red Hat Network entitlements correctly

● Entitlements cannot be moved to a physical system● Priced the same as x86/x86-64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Enterprise

Linux Advanced Platform Subscriptions allow POWER QuickTransit to use Red Hat

Enterprise Linux x86 packages and applications

Large SMP

SMP market Servers with up to 8 sockets dominate the total market Chart shows world wide server shipments, by socket High-end SMP systems are low volume & high cost, often demand additional

services

Source: IDC

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5: Mature Scale Up

Scale Out1 node 1000s nodes

Scale Up

1 CPU

Up to1024 CPUs

Traditional scale-out capabilities have been complemented over the past two years with scale-up capabilities● Brings open source value and flexibility to the traditional large Unix market● Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 delivers leadership open source scale-up

capabilities

● Support for scalable architectures● Multi-core and hyperthreading● Kernel SMP enhancements

Large SMP Servers Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides support for high-end SMP, or

scale-up, systems● Kernels can handle up to 1024 CPUs and many terabytes of

memory● Actual support varies with architecture and level of

completed testing Two pricing models available:

● 1: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform with Standard/Premium subscription

● 2: New Large SMP Support subscription, which includes:● On-site emergency support● Regular system health-checks

Large SMP subscription Provides high value features for large SMP systems

● Available for systems with >8 sockets● On-site problem resolution● Regular on-site tuning and health checks

Suitable for mission critical systems Available at RHEL 5 announcement

● North America initially : EMEA/APAC post RHEL5 GA

Large SMP Support

SLA Features MSRP

9-16 - One on-site tuning and health check

17-32

33-64

> 64 Contact Red Hat

Server Size (Sockets)

ContactRed Hat

- One on-site tuning and health check- Fly in support (up to 1/Q)

ContactRed Hat

- Two on-site tuning and health checks- Fly in support (up to 1/Q)

ContactRed Hat

New Support Features

Improved Red Hat Enterprise Linux SLAs Support policy changes for RHEL 5

● New general rule for scope of support provided: “I f we ship it, we support it”● Standard & Premium:

● Shortened response times for severity 2-4 issues (4 hours)● 1 hour critical issue response● Same response times whether customer contacts RH via phone or web

● Basic:● 1 year web support (no phone support)● 2 business day response

New “L arge SMP Support” option – for >8 socket systems● Onsite assessments, Fly-and-Fix rights● Will be rolled out gradually through the fiscal year

Sybase and Red Hat Extended AllianceTim Yeaton, SVP Enterprise Solutions, Red HatDr. Raj Nathan, Chief Marketing Office, Sybase Inc.

May 10th, 2007

Extended Alliance Unlocks Customer Value

What We Are Announcing First enterprise database appliance to support the Red Hat Advanced Platform Joint support through Red Hat’s Cooperative Resolution Center Leverage Red Hat’s virtualized infrastructure and Sybase’s continuing data management

leadership

Customer Benefits Virtualization unlocks incredible cost savings due to server consolidation at the data center Database appliance is about simplicity, lowering maintenance costs Lower risk through protection using cluster technology

Compliments both companies’ strategies: Sybase with continued momentum in data management solutions and Red Hat through support of RHEL 5 with virtualization

     

Most Cost Effective Solution

Details• Database Appliance

– Database, OS, Virtualization, and HA

• Seamless Support and Delivery– Cooperative Resolution Center– TSAnet

• Virtualization– Built-in to the Red Hat Advanced

Platform– Incorporates xen, leading open

source virtualization technology

Benefits• Simplicity and ease-of-use

– Lower costs for installation, management, maintenance, and DBA resources

• Coordinated OS & database patches– Joint labs, end-to-end testing, cross

support training, defined escalation procedures

– Jointly resolve customer issues

• Increased Servers utilization– Smaller footprint in the data center,

less support costs on hardware, lower DBA costs, less power and cooling

Extended Alliance Unlocks Customer Value

What We Announced First enterprise database appliance to support the Red Hat Advanced Platform Joint support through Red Hat’s Cooperative Resolution Center Leverage Red Hat’s virtualized infrastructure and Sybase’s continuing data management

leadership

     

     “Sybase ASE together with Linux provides the most cost effective  solution, 15 percent to 37 percent less than alternative solutions,”   said Jim Johnson, founder and chairman, the Standish Group. “We 

believe the support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with virtualization will enable Sybase and Red Hat to provide the most cost effective 

solution.”