SCO OpenServer 6 The Most Reliable Operating System Just Got More Powerful John Maciaszek, Director

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SCO OpenServer 6 The Most Reliable Operating
System Just Got More Powerful John Maciaszek,
Director OS Product ManagementSandy Gupta, VP
EngineeringRichard Harry, SCO Engineering
Director
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Agenda

• Whats New In OpenServer 6
• New Kernel Features
• Hardware Support
• Enhanced Security and Stability
• Built for Agility Features
• Investment Protection
• Optional Services
• Development System
• Replication Tools
• Licensing
• Media Kits
• Current Status Certifications
• SCO Support For OpenServer 6

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• New Enhanced Kernel Features

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A New Kernel

• OpenServer 6
• Based on SVR5 UNIX

• OpenServer 5
• Based on SVR3.2 UNIX

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Key Kernel Features

• Multi-Threaded Fine Grain Locking SVR5 Kernel
• Large File Support
• Now up to 1 TB - Increased from 2GB
• Freedom to grow your data bases
• Increased CPU Support
• Virtually linear scaling to 16 - Supports up to
  32
• Memory Support up to 64GB
• 16GB General Purpose - 64GB Shared
• Improved Support for Async I/0
• Continue to process - I/O in background

• SUPPORT FOR MODERN APPLICATIONS

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New Kernel - Improved Performance

• Benchmarks real-life business server scenario of
  input, display, networking, disk I/O, etc.
• Up-to 300 improvement for OpenServer 6

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New Kernel - Improved Performance

• Benchmarks file printer server performance
• Up-to 400 improvement for OpenServer 6

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• New Hardware Support

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OpenServer 6 Hardware Support

• OSR6 has the most current hardware support of any
  OpenServer release
• Most hardware is automatically recognized by the
  OS
• SCOadmin and the standard mkdev interfaces
  cover the balance
• Certification tools are available for testing new
  OSR6 server deployments

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Hardware Support

• OpenServer 6 Supports New Diverse Hardware
  Technology
• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) for HP Proliant
  Products
• provides support for both SAS and SATA hardware
• replaces slower parallel technologies
• will also control both Serial ATA and Serial
  Attached SCSI hard drives.
• Native SATA
• full support for Intels open Advanced Host
  Controller Interface (AHCI)
• includes features such as Native Command Queuing
  and Hot-Plug support.
• USB Printer Support
• DVD Backup Support
• enables faster and more cost effective backup of
  valuable data.

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Hardware Support (2)

• Fiber Channel-based SAN Support
• Support for HP MSA 1500, 1000 and 500 systems.
• QLogic Fiber Channel 22xx/23xx controllers.
• Hardware RAID Support for the following
• Adaptec hardware RAID controllers
• HP/Compaq RAID controllers
• Intel integrated RAID
• LSI MegaRAID
• LSI Fusion-MPT RAID.

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• Enhanced Security Stability

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Enhanced Security Features

• Architected for Superior Security
• Security Audited For Quality
• Performed 7500 tests for known exploits
• Product shipping free of any known exploits
• Kernel Privileges
• SVR5 provides fine a grain privilege mechanism
• Minimizes system exposure to abuse
• Auditing of Events
• Encrypted File System and Archives
• IPsec
• TCP/IP Packet Encryption
• Implements VPN

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Enhanced Security Features (2)

• Updated OpenSSH and OpenSSL
• Secure Communication across insecure networks
• IPfilter based Firewall with NAT Functionality
• Allows OSR6 to act as FireWall
• Support for NFS v3 for large files
• Emergency Recovery CD-R/RW Media Support

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Stability Features

• New SVR5 Kernel with 20,000 Hours MTBSS
• OSR6 Built to keep running as always
• Dynamic Loadable Drivers
• Loaded or unloaded on running system w/o reboot
• Supports Hot plug of new devices
• Hot Plug CPU, Memory and Device Support
• Add CPUs or additional memory to running system
• New VxFS Journaled Filesystem
• Data Integrity protection for hardware failures

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• Built for Agility

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Key Features

• OpenServer 6 Supports Mobility and the
  Provisioning of Mobile Applications
• Wireless Technology
• Intel Centrino Wireless Technology
• Provides laptops with fully integrated wireless
  LAN support
• PRISM Wireless Technology
• Apache 1.3 Web server
• Tomcat Support for Java applets
• Web Services toolkit for Java/C/C/PHP/Perl
• Web Services Substrate built for SOA Architecture
• TCP Checksum offloading Support built in

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Key Features

• Java 1.4.2 Standard Edition
• Updated Mozilla 1.7 Browser and Java Plug-Ins
• Popular MySQL and PostgreSQL Open Source Data
  Bases
• File and Print with Samba 3.013 replacing AFPS
• Support for Virtualization Languages PHP and Perl

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New KDE Graphical User Interface

• New Optional Graphical User Interface
• User Selectable Alternative to XDT3

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A New Look

• Added new graphical icons and splash screens to
  update look feel

OpenServer 6 OpenServer 5
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Open Source Software SCOs Heritage Continues

• UNIX source code available for 20 years
• SCO first included open source software in its
  UNIX distributions in 1995 (Perl)
• Open Source and SCO Today
• SCO optimizes MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, JBoss,
  Samba, Mozilla, Squid, KDE, Firefox, Perl, PHP
  and hundreds of others
• SCO distributes under many different open source
  license types
• SCO supports all the software it distributes

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• Investment Protection

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Protecting Your Investment

• Backward Compatibility with Prior SCO Operating
  Systems
• OSR5 Family applications supported
• UnixWare 7.1.x Applications supported
• Xenix 286 Application Support as well
• Well behaved Xenix applications of course
• Legacy HTFS Support
• Can move existing file systems to OSR6
• OSR5 must have wd driver supplement installed
  before migrating
• Wide Hardware Support
• Supports Thousands of Applications
• New and Legacy plus UW714 applications
• OpenServer 6 Lowers TCO

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Single Certification for OSR6 and UW714

• Single Process for Certification of applications
  and drivers.
• Applicable to OpenServer 6 and UnixWare 7.1.4
  Certify on one and be certified on both
• Certified Applications will run on either OSR6 or
  UW714 Single application for SCO UNIX
• Device drivers written to UW7 or OSR6 will run on
  both
• OSR6 Uses UnixWare 7 Driver Model

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• Optional Services

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Optional Services Changes

• PowerTerm WebConnect
• New Offering from Ericom
• Provides centrally managed secure connectivity
  for Windows, UNIX, and Legacy Servers
• Installs with 60-Day Evaluation License
• Visit Breakout Session for more details
• Samba (3.0.13) is the supported file and print
  solution for OSR6
• White Paper Coming to Web Shortly on migrating
  from AFPS
• ODM and Mirroring ala UW714
• Coming in 4Q05

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Optional Services Changes

• Current OSR5/UW7 Versions of Merge not supported
  on OSR6
• New MergePRO for OSR6
• Supports Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP
• Capable of running multiple instances of each
• Supports Cut Paste from Windows to UNIX
• Coming later this year

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Additional Connectivity Solutions

• New Ericom Solutions CD Coming 9/05
• Describes numerous connectivity products
  available from Ericom Software
• PowerTerm Host Publisher from SCO
• Extends the reach of legacy applications
• SCOx Web Service Substrate Services
• Use the latest Web Services technology on SCO
  servers to access applications and databases
  available now from SCO Professional Services.

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• OpenServer 6 Development System

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Development System

• Updated compilers and tools for OSR6 development
• Married Compilers into a Single Set
• Both C and C Compilers Enhanced for OSR6
• Produce SVR5 or OSR5 Mode ELF Binaries
• SVR5 Mode will produce code for both OSR6 and
  UW714 when Single Certification Guidelines are
  followed
• OSR5 Mode will produce binaries that are
  compatible with the OpenServer 5 Family
• New Low Price License Required for the new Dev
  Sys
• For more Details Visit the Developing for SCO
  Platforms Breakout

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• OpenServer 6 Replication Tools

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OpenServer 6 Replication Toolkit

• Mass Installation Toolkit (MIT) For OpenServer 6
• Currently in Beta - October FCS
• PS solution template for custom replication and
  deployment of complete systems
• Efficient, cost effective methodology for rolling
  out multiple similarly configured systems
• Reduces deployment time
• For More Details Visit the Replication Kit
  breakout Session Tuesday 3PM Room 105

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• OpenServer 6 Licensing

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OpenServer 6 Licensing

• Two OpenServer 6 Editions
• Enterprise new enhanced defaults same price
• Starter replaces Desktop and Host
• Low Entry price of 599
• 2-Users
• Expandable Users, Memory and CPUs
• OpenServer 6 Upgrades from OSR506 and OSR507
• Release specific with different pricing
• Upgrades get full benefit of new defaults
• Trade-Ins for OSR505 and earlier releases

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OpenServer 6 Editions

• Changes indicated in Red
• More value compared to prior editions
• Upgrades get full benefit of the new defaults
• Special 5-User Bump for Starter Edition

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OpenServer 6 Licensing

• New SCO OpenServer 6 Licenses
• New Edition Licenses for
• Starter Edition
• Enterprise Edition
• New Memory Licenses
• for 4GB (Starter), 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB
• These are maximum limits not additive
• New 5 User License for Starter Edition only
• Standard User Licenses
• for 5, 10, 25, 100 and 500 additional users
• cannot be used with Starter Edition
• CPU License (each additional physical CPU)

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OpenServer 6 Upgrade Licenses

• Upgrade licenses only available for
• OpenServer 5.0.7
• OpenServer 5.0.6
• All Upgrade licenses are Edition and Release
  Specific
• Upgrade License from OpenServer Enterprise -gt
• Enterprise Edition with 10 users and 4 CPUs
• Can use existing(506/507) additional User and CPU
  Licenses
• Upgrade License from OpenServer Desktop -gt
• Starter Edition with 4GB Memory
• Can use existing additional CPU Licenses

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OpenServer 6 Upgrade Licenses (2)

• Upgrade License from Host to Starter
• Starter Edition with 5 users and 4 GB of Memory
• Can use existing CPU Licenses
• Cannot use additional User Licenses, they must be
  exchanged
• Cross Upgrade License from Host to Enterprise
• Enterprise Edition with 10 users and 4 CPUs
• Can use existing CPU License and User Licenses
• OSR507 SCO Update License Serves as Upgrade
  License to Install OpenServer 6

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OpenServer 6 Trade-In Licensing

• Trade In Licences are Required for
• OpenServer Release 5.0.5 or earlier
• Host and Desktop --gt Starter
• Enterprise --gt Enterprise
• Cross Trade-In from Host to Enterprise Available
• Trade Ins for User and Processor Licenses are
  also required

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OpenServer 6 Additional Licensing Information

• Stronger License Enforcement for OpenServer 6
• System will be shutdown after 60 minutes if
• the system has no valid license
• the system has an expired license
• New OpenServer 6 Development System License
• Special Low License Price No Upgrade Available
• New NFR Kit License (Includes Starter and
  Enterprise)
• Can defer License at ISL for a 60 day Enterprise
  Evaluation License
• Ericom PowerTermTM WebConnect installs with a 50
  user 60 day Evaluation License

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• OpenServer 6 Media Kits

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OpenServer 6 Media Kits

• The Standard and Compact Media Kit includes
• The Base Operating System CD
• SCO OpenServer Release 6.0.0 base OS
• - including J2SE 1.4.2 - JRE and JDK
• SCO OpenServer Release 6.0.0 Development System
• The Optional Service CD
• Ericom PowerTermTM WebConnect
• System Certification Testsuite (SCT)
• Squid 2.5STABLE9
• Tomcat 4.1.31
• French and German Message Catalogues

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OpenServer 6 Media Kits

• In addition the Standard Media Kit will include
• A hardcopy of the Getting Started Guide
• Note that Release Notes will not be in Hardcopy
• Will be in /info on the Base CD
• French and German Standard Media Kits with
  localized Getting Started Guide will ship in
  September

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• OpenServer 6 Current Status

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OpenServer 6 Status

• Worldwide FCS English Kits - June
• Maintenance Pack 1 - Posted August 2
• This MP contains
• Dual Core Support
• Mozilla 1.7.10
• Java 1.4.2_08
• Critical OS Fixes
• French/German Media Kits in September
• Maintenance Pack 2 Scheduled for 4Q

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OpenServer 6 Certified Hardware
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HP Hardware Support

• SCO OpenServer 6 certifications
• 16 HP ProLiant server platforms
• 6 HP StorageWorks systems
• Fibre Channel support and Reliant HA clustering
  certifications for MSA1000 and MSA1500
• HBA Certification for the new HP SmartArray SA
  P600 SAS controller

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Computer Systems Certified for OSR6 Thus Far
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New Channel Partner Certification Programs

• SCO Distributors and Channel partners can now
  certify their white-box server solutions in the
  SCO Hardware Database.
• Two new low cost programs now available to list
  your computer servers as Certified, or Compatible
  products with SCO Operating Systems
• Rebranding Certification Program (RCP)
• Computer System Listing Program (SLP)
• Both use a New System Certification Tests (SCT)
• can be downloaded at http//www.sco.com/developer
  s/hdk/testsuites/
• also available on the OSR6 Optional Services CD

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Rebranding Certification Program (RCP)

• Program For SCO Authorized Distributors and
  Channel Partners
• customers of major OEM suppliers
• assemble "White Box" systems under own model name
  and model number
• If OEM is participating in this program, and has
  Certified a specific Server Board - the channel
  partner can re-certify the same system without
  retesting
• Intel Servers available for the RCT Program
• http//wdb1.sco.com/hch_web/owa/hch_passthru_list_
  pkg.oem_list

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Computer System Listing Program

• Available to SCO Authorized Distributors and
  Channel Partners
• List a computer system as "Compatible" in the SCO
  Hardware Database
• 24 hours of testing the hardware required
• channel partner assumes all support issues
  requested by their customers who purchased this
  system.

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System Certification Program Contact Information

• For Further Information
• Go to http//www.sco.com/chwp/programs/
• (or) Contact your SCO Sales Representative
• For SCO Americas customers phone - 1 (800)
  726-6561
• For SCO Americas customers fax all RCP and SLP
  agreements to 1 [phone]
• For SCO International customers phone - 44 (0)
  870 351 8626
• For SCO International customers fax RCP and SLP
  agreements to 44 (0) 870 351 8627
• Email sctadmin_at_sco.com for further information.

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OpenServer 6 ISV Certifications

• With Single Certification ISVs no longer need to
  maintain 2 binaries for SCO UNIX.
• Customers have a wider choice of applications to
  run on SCO UNIX
• Several ISVs have already demonstrated that
  binaries built on UW7.1.x run unchanged on OSR

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OpenServer 6 Certifications

• Ingres r3 (CA)
• Server Express Enterprise Server 4.0 (Microfocus)
• ACUSERVER 6.2.0.1 (ACUCORP)
• WebSphere MQ V5.3
• viaMQ Files v1.17
• viaMQ CustomsDirect v1.17 (Willow Technology)
• BackupEdge (Microlite)

• Netvault 7.1 (Bakbone)
• H.A. Clusters (Lakeview Technology)
• DoubleVision Pro (Tridia)
• Business Basic
• Object Oriented Tools
• 4GL
• SQL Server (Thoroughbred Software)

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In Process

• Lone-Tar (Lone Star Software)
• Open Systems Accounting (Open Systems)
• Basic BBX (Basis International)
• VSI Fax (VSI Fax)
• FacetWin, FacetTerm, FacetPhone (FacetCorp)
• Unidata 6.1.12 (IBM)
• FilePro (fpTechnology)
• MySQL Network Edition (MySQL AB)

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In Discussion

• UniVerse 10.1.11 (IBM)
• OpenEdge 10 (Progress)
• Informix 9.3 and 10 (IBM)

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• SCO Support For OpenServer 6
• Kerri Wallach / Yasmin Kureshi

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Agenda

• Why SCO Services
• Support Bundles and SCO System Audit
• SCO Education Curriculum
• Partner Promotion
• SCO OpenServer 6 Implementation Services
• Contact us

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SCO Services Capabilities

• Global reach
• 24x7 Follow the Sun
• Award winning capability
• High level expertise
• One stop shop for professional services,
  consulting and support

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Why SCO Services

• Most experienced engineers in the industry with
  average tenure of 14 years
• Extension of partners own services organization
• Sell through SCO services _at_ 30 margin
• Option for partner to maintain control of end
  user relationship

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Support Bundles and SCO System Audit

• Support Bundles
• Six month unlimited technical support -
  OpenServer 6/Unixware 7.1.4
• Multitude of upgrade options to suit business
  requirements
• Single registration for product and support
• SCO System Audit
• Proactive, non-disruptive system integrity check
  
• Conveniently pre-scheduled or run ad-hoc
• Deliverables - analysis and assessment report
• Wide range of options available for corrective
  actions

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SCO Education Curriculum

• Ideal tool to assist in getting most benefits
  from SCOs reliable operating systems
• Developed by experienced SCO professionals
  
• Consists of admin I and II, and networking guides
  
• Convenient/flexible ordering system delivered
  on media of your choice
• Discounts for multiple sets
• Available for resale by education partners
• SCO Openserver 6 education curriculum available
  now!

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OpenServer 6 Education Curriculum

• Fresh Off the Press Education Materials for
  OpenServer 6
• SYSTEM ADMIN I
• SYSTEM ADMIN II
• NETWORK ADMIN

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OpenServer 6 - Implementation Services

• Assessment Service
• Evaluate Migration requirements
• Porting Service
• Port required application
• Deployment Service
• Assist with roll out and deployment
• Education Service
• Canned or customized training delivered by SCO
  Professionals

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Partner Promotion

• Wide Range of Support and Professional Services
  options available for resale
• Attractive Sell Through Margins
• (30 Discount Limited Time Offer Through
  December 31, 2005)
• Partners manage End-user relationship, SCO
  Support provides service
• Partner may opt to act as Technical Liaison
  between End-user and SCO Support
• Subsequent support contract renewals conducted
  through reseller

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Contact Us

• Support Services
• North America
• Phone [phone]
• Email naisr_at_sco.com
• International
• Phone [phone]
• Email suppco_at_sco.com
• On the web
• www.sco.com/support/programs

• Professional Services
• North America
• Phone [phone]
• Email yasmink_at_sco.com
• International
• Phone [phone]
• Email rsutton_at_sco.com
• On the web
• www.sco.com/consulting

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OpenServer 6 The Most Reliable Operating System
Just Got More Powerful

• THANK YOU