Red Hat's Latest OS Goes Virtual

Linux software vendor Red Hat unveiled the newest edition of its operating system platform, including an enterprise server version with integrated virtualization.

The storage and server virtualization technology built into the Enterprise Linux 5 Advanced Platform makes it possible for multiple OSs to run as separate virtual machines on a single server. In critical server environments, IT can run an unlimited number of virtualized guest OSs on a single physical server or within a server cluster. The virtual machines can be clustered to support applications that require high-availability.The OS also supports storage virtualization in which multiple guests can access and share logical volumes and file systems to achieve a higher level of efficiency and stability.

Red Hat is also offering a version of the new OS for desktop systems.

Separately, Red Hat beefed up its customer-support options with the new Cooperative Resolution Center. The center is designed to help customers struggling with Linux software issues, whether the problems are with Red Hat products or third-party ones. The vendor also announced plans to work with third-party partners to establish an organization later this year that will provide pre-integrated application software stacks to corporate customers.