Features
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, released in March 2007, contains more than 1200 components with development spanning over a two year period, so there are a huge number of new features covering a broad range of functionality. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 provides CIOs and IT managers with the means to reduce costs while improving operational flexibility throughout their computing infrastructure.
Security
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SELinux enhancements include Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all services |
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SEtroubleshooter GUI simplifies SELinux management |
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Integrated directory and security capabilities |
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IPSEC enhancements improve security and performance |
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ExecShield enhancements, such as a call frame Canary word, strengthen hacker defenses |
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New Audit features provide powerful new search/reporting and real-time monitoring |
Networking & Interoperability
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Network storage enhancements include Autofs, FS-Cache, and iSCSI support |
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IPv6 support and conformance enhancements |
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Improved Microsoft ® file/print and Active Directory integration |
Desktop
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Desktop enhancements include updated configuration tools, applications, and laptop support |
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Foundational Stateless Linux features (X autoconfigure, NetworkManager, etc.) |
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Improved ACPI support with features such as suspend to disk |
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Smart card login - with PKI/Kerberos authentication |
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Integrated multimedia support |
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Enhanced plug and play hardware support (cameras, printers, scanners, etc.) |
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Network Manager provides automatic wired and wireless network configuration |
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Enhanced graphics using AIGLX/Compiz (with fading, transparency, etc.) |
Development Environment
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Enhanced application development tools including SystemTap profiler and Frysk debugger |
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GCC 4.1 and glibc 2.4 toolchain |
Storage
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Support for root device multipath IO (MPIO) improves availability |
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Single system/guest version of Red Hat Global File System included in the base server product |
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Block device data encryption support |
Management
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Numerous installer improvements make system configuration simpler |
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Yum/Pup-based updater for Red Hat Network |
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Conga cluster and storage management (with Advanced Platform) |
