Zentyal

Zentyal is a free, based on Ubuntu LTS Linux server distribution for networks of small to medium size, which is an alternative to Windows Small Business Server. As of version 3.0 Zentyal can act as a complete replacement for the Windows Server Active Directory due to the integration of Samba4. Zentyal can, security, network infrastructure, collaboration software and communications perceive a variety of tasks from routing / gateway. The administration of the various tasks will take place on a single web interface.

On September 13, 2012, Version 3.0 was released, based on Ubuntu 12:04. This version 3.0 replaces version 2.2, which was released on 16 September 2011 and was based on Ubuntu 10.04. The previous version was known as the eBox. Zentyal is developed by the Spanish open source company eBox Technologies of Zaragoza. In addition to a free community version ( " Zentyal for free" ), the manufacturer also vary a paid Small Business Edition and an Enterprise Edition to include the additional manufacturer's support and updates. In addition, the manufacturer also offers fee-based training.

Router and gateway functions

Zentyal can act as a full-fledged router software technology, while the Netfilter firewall from the Linux kernel, and the Squid proxy (caching and filtering ) are supported. Furthermore Zentyal offers a IDS and VPN.

Security

For data security backup service and an anti- virus scanner provides.

Network Infrastructure

The network infrastructure supports Zentyal typical linux with the following products:

  • DHCP server for automatic IP address assignment
  • DNS server for name resolution
  • VLan and multiple network adapters
  • Web server for Intranet
  • NTP for network- controlled time Administration
  • Virtual Private Networks ( VPN)
  • Certification body for your own SSL certificates
  • Domain controllers and directory service
  • Print server
  • Mail server

Collaboration software

Groupware Solutions ( Zarafa & eGroupware ) Central file sharing ( Samba)

Communication server

In addition to an e -mail solution, a full-fledged VoIP server, and a server for instant messaging ( XMPP ) is integrated.

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