ClearOS, Distribution Timeline and Software. We are old friends to open source. At
ClearFoundation, our team has been together for nearly 10 years with over 118,000 registered systems in the field. ClearOS is based upon RedHat / CentOS Linux and has been developed over time by diligent developers with tons of customer feedback.
In 2005, we incorporated several elements of CentOS to the benefit of the solution. We are excited about what the future will bring with new resources, developers, and partners in the future!
ClearOS (formerly named ClarkConnect) is a Linux distribution, based on CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, designed for use in small and medium enterprises as a network gateway and network server with a web-based administration interface.[4] It is designed to be an alternative to Windows Small Business Server.ClearOS succeeds ClarkConnect.
The software will be built by ClearFoundation, and support services can be purchased from ClearCenter. ClearOS 5.1 removes previous limitations to mail, DMZ, and MultiWAN functions.
Starting with the ClearOS 6 release: The distribution will be a full-featured operating system for servers and workstations built from source packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Features include: Stateful firewall (iptables), networking and security
Intrusion detection and prevention system (SNORT)
Virtual private networking (PPTP, IPSec, OpenVPN)
Web proxy, with content filtering and antivirus (Squid, DansGuardian)
E-mail services (Webmail, Postfix, SMTP, POP3/s, IMAP/s)
Groupware (Kolab)
Database and web server (easy to deploy LAMP stack)
File and print services (Samba and CUPS)
Flexshares (unified multi-protocol storage which currently employs CIFS, HTTP/S, FTP/S, and SMTP)
MultiWAN (Internet fault tolerant design)
Built-in reports for system statistics and services (MRTG and others)
Check us out in action! Click below to see a live demo of a ClearOS platform in all its glory! ClearOS Demo Compatible Browsers: URL: https://demo1.clearos.com:81 or URL: https://demo2.clearos.com:81 User Name: get and Password: clear
Servers are for demonstration and short term evaluation use. Restrictions to use apply. Servers are for an international audience and may appear in different languages. To change the languages please visit the language page of demo1 and demo2. Servers reset at the bottom and top of each hour respectively.
Description: ClearOS is an integrated software distribution that includes everything for a small IT environment from easy to understand file storage to cloud-based services with an intuitive management console. With over 119,800 deployments in 122 countries and 21 languages, ClearOS is a proven, secure, and cost-effective IT delivery platform for anyone looking to develop, deploy or deliver managed IT services like the growing list of ClearCenter Partners across the globe.
Features & Benefits: ClearOS is a network and gateway server Linux distribution. Updates and new modules can be obtained through ClearSDN. With over then 118,000 registered deployments around the globe, ClearOS has been proven to be a secure and robust gateway on the network edge. ClearOS can operate on standard x86 hardware, turning standard hardware into a powerful appliance for control of network servers and network gateway.
ClearOS is an aggregation of the leading open source network and gateway applications and content to manage your IT needs.
ClearOS is the next evolution in IT for small business and distributed environments because it takes advantage of open source reliability while using the latest updates from commercial content sources. ClearOS is a perfect fit for businesses looking for real value within a cost effective structure.
One advantage of the ClearOS open source architecture is the flexibility to deploy the appropriate elements for a given environment. If you are only looking for a reliable content filtering solution, you can provision just that function and ignore the rest. You can pick and choose the elements you need to deploy, know you have access to more functions as needed.
ClearOS Robust Feature Set Includes: Intrusion Detection: Detect and notify security breaches on your network from inside and out
Firewall: Advanced control over network access
Content Filtering: Ability to control access to inappropriate and dangerous content
Antispam: Detect:, reduce and control the volume of unsolicited email
Antivirus: Detect and quarantine malware and malicious content with email, web traffic
Wireless Support: Manage wireless access to your network
File Server: Central storage for all of your valuable documents
Print Server: Advanced network printing for all major brands of printers
MultiWAN: Connect and load balance multiple Internet connections
Web Server: Maintain your own local web site for Internet
ClearOS Enterprise is a server, network, and gateway platform designed for small businesses and distributed enterprise environments. ClearOS Enterprise is based upon ClearOS Core which is a rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The distribution is flexible and includes an extensive list of features and integrated services which can be configured through a web-based interface. Some of the tools found in ClearOS Enterprise include anti-virus, anti-spam, VPN, content filtering, bandwidth manager, file services, SMTP services, print services, SSL certification, and web services. ClearOS includes a marketplace which simplifies the installation of software including 3rd party modules. The distribution is provided as a free download, inclusive of basic OS updates with free registration.
ESXi 5.1.0 Build Number:1065491
Wed, May 8th 2013 3:42p John Willemse VMware 5.1 U1 Build 1065491
We just did an update on the OTAP cluster servers. 25 apr. 2013.
VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 Release Notes
http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere5/doc/vsphere-esxi-51u1-release-notes.html
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Running WSUS 3.0 SP2 Version: 3.2.7600.256
Wed, Mar 27th 2013 4:49p John Willemse We just installed the update and a fresh domain installation.
More @ Windows Server Update Services Home and Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2
Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 (WSUS 3.0 SP2) delivers new features, including Windows Server 2008 support, integration with Server Manager in Windows Server 2008 R2, API enhancements, and software updates.
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 (WSUS 3.0 SP1) enables information technology administrators to d [read] Keywords: administration
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CentOS alert CESA-2013:0630
Wed, Mar 20th 2013 5:28p John Willemse We just upgraded OTAP to Centos 6.4 Kernel 2.6.32-358.2.1.el6.x86_64
CentOS alert CESA-2013:0630 (kernel)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:49 URL:
http://lwn.net/Articles/542697/
CentOS Errata and Security Advisory 2013:0630 Important
URL: Upstream details at : https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0630.html
CentOS 6 Releases
URL: http://www.centos.org
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Usage statistics of Linux for websites. CentOS or Ubuntu ?
Wed, Mar 6th 2013 5:22p John Willemse Why? We use CentOS it is where we have the roots on starting the Linux OS.
We have started using Linux Sep 2004
Unix is used by 65% and Linux is used by 33% of all the websites.
CentOS is used on 30% and only 20% used by Ubuntu for Linux for websites.
What is CentOS's relationship with Red Hat®, Inc. or RHEL?
There is none, nada, zip, zero.
CentOS-x is NOT a Red Hat®, Inc. or Fedora™ Core affiliated product or project.
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Sophos UTM v.9.005016 Release Notes
Wed, Mar 6th 2013 2:42p John Willemse We just did an upgrade to Sophos UTM v.9.005016 GA, Firmware Up2Date package 9.005016
UTM 9.005-16 Release Notes
Sophos UTM v.9.005016 GA News
Support for RED50 appliances
Stability fixes for Web Filter
Stability fixes for Wireless APs
Bug fixes for Application Control
Updated timezone definitions
Remarks
System will be rebooted
Configuration will be upgraded
Connected Wifi APs will perform firmware upgrade
Connected RED devices will perform firmware upgrade
Bugfixes
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Astaro Security Gateway Web Application Firewall
Thu, Feb 21st 2013 3:25p John Willemse We just updated the config on Web Application Firewall.
Setting up a Public Web Server with Web Application Firewall. Astaro Security Gateway.
by Rob Pickering Revised on 2012 June 18.
I run an Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) from Sophos (now called Sophos Unified Threat Management (UTM)) for the bulk of my firewall needs at home. Sophos (and Astaro before them) did a nice thing in allowing Home Users to run the product for up to 50 internal IP addresses for free. You can download the hom [read] Keywords: application
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Update Rollup 6 for Exchange Server 2010 SP2. (12-02-2013)
Thu, Feb 14th 2013 5:06p John Willemse Today 02/12/2013 Microsoft released Rollup 6 for Exchange Server 2010 SP2
Source: The Exchange Team. 12 Feb 2013 2:49 PM
Update Rollup 6 for Exchange Server 2010 SP2:
This update contains a number of customer reported and internally found issues.
In particular we would like to specifically call out the following fixes which are included in this release:
Note: Some of the following KB articles may not be available at the time of publishing this post.
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Microsoft Exchange 2010 SP2 RU5. (11-12-2012)
Thu, Feb 14th 2013 5:06p John Willemse Microsoft Exchange 2010 SP2 RU5 drops with 20 fixes, eye on Exchange 2013.
Details are here http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=2785908
Bron: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=2785908
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-080 - Critical
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-080 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2784126)
Security bulletins: MS12-0808 Bulletin published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
KB articles: KB2785908
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Microsoft Exchange 2010 SP2 Rollup 2. (20-04-2012)
Thu, Feb 14th 2013 4:22p John Willemse Also we will have a look at Exchange Server 2010
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2.
Source: Microsoft Exchange team blog
The Exchange Team. 16 Apr 2012 9:55 AM
Earlier today the Exchange CXP team released Update Rollup 2 for Exchange Server 2010 SP2 to the Download Center.
This update contains a number of customer-reported and internally found issues since the release of SP2 RU1. See KB2661854: Description of Update Rollup 2 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 for more details.
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