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May 5, 2008
Ubuntu 8.04 AD via Likewise Open
It appears the kind folks at Canonical have hit a home run, maybe even a grand-slam with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS. I took some time today to build a new template for VMWare Server with the 8.04 LTS Server ISO and then started playing. -
May 4, 2008
Interop 2008 - LikeWise
Andrew Conry-Murray interviews Barry Crist, CEO of LikeWise Software live from the TechWebTV stage at Interop 2008 in Las Vegas -
May 2, 2008
BusinessWeek examines Mac inroads in big business
This week's BW cover story puts Apple's approach to business users squarely in the spotlight, as Peter Burrows captures both the remarkable surge of employee-driven Mac purchasing for the enterprise . . . -
April 25, 2008
Ubuntu 8.04 Is Ready to Take On Windows
Ubuntu's deep software catalog, focus on usability and active community combine with long-term support to put desktop Linux's best face forward. -
April 7, 2008
Making Interoperability Possible: An Interview with Likewise CEO Barry Crist
Likewise CEO Barry Crist talks about the importance of interoperability, the differences between the corporate and open source communities, and what’s ahead for Linux. -
April 4, 2008
Likewise Software: sandwiched between Microsoft and open source
What's it like to be an open source company that's also a Microsoft partner dependent on the Windows world? Not bad, says Barry Crist, CEO of Likewise Software. The rise of Linux in the data center, and on the desktop (along with the Mac's suddenly chic status) is creating nice fat demand for a tool that can integrate non-Windows operating systems with Microsoft's Active Directory. -
March 28, 2008
Likewise Releases Open Spring '08
Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, has announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring ‘08, an open source offering that provides fast and easy integration of Linux, UNIX and Mac systems with Microsoft’s (News - Alert) Active Directory. -
March 25, 2008
Likewise Open Spring '08 Blooms
Likewise Software, the company formerly known as Centeris, updated the open source flavor of its authentication solution to Likewise Open Spring '08. -
March 25, 2008
Likewise authenticates Mac enterprise platforms with Microsoft Active Directory
Likewise Software, which makes authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, has announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring ‘08, an Open Source offering that provides integration of Mac OS X, Linux and Unix systems with Microsoft’s Active Directory. -
March 25, 2008
Likewise authenticates Mac enterprise platforms with Microsoft Active Directory
Likewise Software, which makes authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, has announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring ‘08, an Open Source offering that provides integration of Mac OS X, Linux and Unix systems with Microsoft’s Active Directory. -
March 25, 2008
Open Spring ‘08 Authenticates Linux, UNIX and Mac Enterprise Platforms with MS Active Directory
Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring '08, an Open Source offering that provides fast and easy integration of Linux, UNIX and Mac systems with Microsoft's Active Directory. -
March 25, 2008
Likewise opens Windows networks to Linux, Macs
Much has been said about the evils of vendor lock-in. The reality is that there are definite advantages to being a "Windows shop," particularly in terms of manageability and unified IT support. We like the idea of introducing Linux or Mac OS X into our companies, but it isn't always so easy in practice. -
March 25, 2008
Likewise Opens Windows Networks to Linux, Macs
Much has been said about the evils of vendor lock-in. The reality is that there are definite advantages to being a "Windows shop," particularly in terms of manageability and unified IT support. We like the idea of introducing Linux or Mac OS X into our companies, but it isn't always so easy in practice. -
March 25, 2008
Likewise Open Spring '08 Blooms
Likewise Software, the company formerly known as Centeris, updated the open source flavor of its authentication solution to Likewise Open Spring '08. -
March 24, 2008
Ubuntu 8.04 beta: an agile upgrade
The latest build of everyone's favorite open source desktop OS features better performance, Active Directory integration, and seamless installation from Windows. -
January 15, 2008
Who says you can't use Active Directory with Linux?
Like it or lump it, Microsoft's Active Directory is the heart of many corporate networks. That, however, doesn't mean that Linux and Mac systems can't work and play with Active Directory. With Samba, they can. And, with Likewise, Linux and Mac can work and play well with Active Directory. -
January 14, 2008
Likewise Extends Active Directory's Embrace to Mac and Linux
Likewise Enterprise and its open-source sibling, Likewise Open, enable administrators to manage Linux, Macintosh and UNIX machines through Microsoft's Active Directory and Group Policy. -
January 5, 2008
Using Active Directory to manage Linux systems: Barry Crist, Likewise Software
Mixed Windows/Linux environments can be a hassle, when users need to get authentication both on Microsoft Active Directory and on the Linux system. Barry Crist, CEO of Likewise Software, explains how his company lets IT managers use existing Active Directory infrastructure to control user rights on Linux servers. Plus, we talk to the organizers of the Southern California Linux Expo about this year's event. (24:39) -
December 18, 2007
Likewise opens up on its new strategy
I recently noted that Centeris, which enables the integration of Linux into Microsoft environments, had changed its name to Likewise and launched a new open source authentication project called Likewise Open. -
December 14, 2007
What's in a name? Open source is.
The first example is Centeris, which recently changed its name to LikeWise Software. The new name is based on its LikeWise software for Active Directory integration of Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac, which has exceeded expectations. -
Dec 11, 2007
Open source claims seat at the corporate table in ‘08
Developments around power management, virtualization, mobile devices and data centers will drive open source, Linux in 2008. -
Dec 11, 2007
Centeris opens up as Likewise
I've waited for this one for a long time. Centeris had always been an interesting company, given that it makes it possible to manage Mac, Linux, and Windows machines through Microsoft's Active Directory. -
Dec 10, 2007
eWeek Newsbreak
Hey, Microsoft! Heroes also happen in the Linux World. -
Dec 9, 2007
Likewise Cross-Platform Authentication Open Sourced; Red Hat & Canonical Sign On
Centeris, the company that integrates Linux, Unix and Mac into Microsoft's Active Directory has changed its name to Likewise. -
Dec 5, 2007
Likewise Open-Sources Active Directory Authentication for Linux
Thanks to newly renamed Likewise, open-source Active Directory authentication for Linux has arrived. -
Dec 5, 2007
Centeris Changes Name to Likewise Software
Centeris Corp., a publisher of cross-platform integration software, reported Tuesday that it has changed its name to Likewise Software. -
Dec 5, 2007
Centeris Now Likewise
Centeris has a new name and a new product offering. The Bellevue startup is now called Likewise Software. -
Dec 4, 2007
Likewise Software Kicks Off Open Source Authentication Project, Likewise Open
Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, has released Likewise Open, an open source community project that enables core Active Directory authentication for Linux systems by joining them to Active Directory domains. -
Dec 4, 2007
Linux, Unix, Mac, Windows PCs get authentication
Centeris rolls out Likewise platform and an open source project that will be distributed with the top Linux operating systems. -
Dec 4, 2007
Centeris opens Active Directory to open source, Likewise
Centeris has renamed itself Likewise Software and launched Likewise Open, aimed at making major Linux distributions "first class citizens" in Microsoft Active Directory systems. -
Dec 4, 2007
If You Can't Beat Active Directory, Should You Join It?
Today, Likewise Software (the firm formerly known as Centeris) launched a new open source software project that consists of the authentication services core of the firm's Linux-to-Active Directory product, Likewise Enterprise. -
Dec 4, 2007
Likewise Software Kicks Off Open Source Authentication Project, Likewise Open
Open source community project launched to solve cross-platform authentication issues. -
Dec 4, 2007
Linux, Unix, Mac, Windows PCs get authentication integration
Centeris rolls out Likewise platform and an open source project that will be distributed with the top Linux operating systems. -
Dec 4, 2007
Centeris is now Likewise Software; Announces Availability of Likewise Enterprise 4.0
Centeris Corporation, a leader in delivering mixed network solutions, today announced the release of version 4.0 of its cross-platform authentication software. -
Dec 4, 2007
Likewise Software Kicks Off Open Source Authentication Project
Partners include Red Hat and Canonical, the sponsor of Ubuntu. -
Oct 3, 2007
Microsoft shop seeks help with multiplying Linux boxes
And over the past few months, the install has already paid off. Bartsch saved an estimated $150,000 a year by not hiring a new Linux system administrator as well as intangibles, such as the time he and his Windows-centric staff would have wasted administering Linux machines on a server-by-server basis. Now Bartsch has a heterogeneous infrastructure that he manages though Likewise and AD. -
Feb 15, 2007
IBM's Power of Consolidation
In addition to the new hardware, IBM announced the System p servers will run the Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise (ISSLE), a software bundle that combines SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) from Novell with a mixture of open and proprietary software from IBM and Centeris. -
Feb 14, 2007
IBM unveils servers for Linux consolidation
The Integrated Stack for Suse Linux Enterprise combines Novell's Linux OS with a license-free version of IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition with Web-tier clustering support and IBM DB2 Express-C, a community version of IBM's database server. It also includes software from Centeris… -
Feb 14, 2007
IBM Expands System p Offerings
The software bundle combines SUSE Linux Enterprise Server software with both open and proprietary server software from IBM, including the WebSphere Application Server Community Edition with Web-tier clustering support, and IBM's DB2 Express-C, a version of Big Blue's database software. In addition, the suite will also use Centeris Likewise Management Suite, which will allow management of Linux servers from within an existing Microsoft Windows server environment. -
Jan 26, 2007
Virtually Speaking: Architecture or Technology?
"Is virtualization more than just a technology? Eric Vishria, vice president of marketing at Opsware, believes so. Vishria was among the host of analysts and vendor representatives on hand at Ziff Davis' Virtual Tradeshow on Virtualization on Thursday." -
Jan 23, 2007
New Centeris Application Unifies Linux, Unix, Windows
Likewise Identify 3.0's dual functionality lets all users on the network maintain their system identity from Linux permissions into other parts of the system, explained Manny Vellon, Centeris' vice president of products. This is an important feature for system administrators because many companies are running multiple platforms. -
Jan 23, 2007
Centeris Upgrades Identity Management Software -
Jan 23, 2007
Linux servers join with Active Directory -
Nov 20, 2006
Microsoft Broadens Interoperability Plans Beyond Novell
Kicked off an Interop Vendor Alliance with two-dozen companies to make their products work better with its systems -
Nov 18, 2006
Centeris Launches WorldPartner Program
Program To Help Reseller And Technology Partners Capitalize On The Growing Market For Linux-Windows Interoperability -
Nov 15, 2006
The evolution of email...begins with its past
This is one reason that Centeris is an interesting company, allowing enterprises to move to Linux without giving up the handholding of Microsoft's server management interface. -
Nov 14, 2006
Redmond Ends Linux War
Microsoft’s vendor alliance will act as clearinghouse for Windows/Linux interoperability issues -
Nov 3, 2006
Microsoft, Novell aim to close software divide
Microsoft offered perhaps its biggest olive branch yet to the open-source software community through a broad set of agreements with longtime competitor Novell. -
Oct 20, 2006
IBM & Novell Move
So far Linux has made its living replacing Unix. It's really only nibbled around the edges of Windows. Now IBM and Novell are teaming up to make a more concerted push into Microsoft territory with a combined IBM-Novell stack on IBM hardware. -
Oct 19, 2006
Novell delivers integrated mixed source stack for Linux
Novell Inc and IBM Corp have delivered their promised Integrated Stack for Linux, which combines open and closed source middleware and database offerings with Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM hardware. -
Oct 18, 2006
Novell, IBM partner on integrated Linux server stack
Let's say you own a small to medium sized business, and you want to use Linux, but you're not crazy about the idea of mixing and matching software and servers. If that's you, Novell and IBM want to talk to you about their new Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise. -
Aug 21, 2006
Centeris Helps Windows, Linux Systems Get Along
Centeris Likewise Management Suite 2.0 allows IT managers to easily integrate Linux systems into Windows networks, using a familiar interface and directory system. -
Aug 9, 2006
Centeris Launches Likewise Linux Management 2.0
Linux server management software vendor Centeris Corp has released version 2.0 of its flagship Likewise software, designed to enable Linux servers to interoperate in a Windows network. -
Aug 8, 2006
Centeris Simplifies Linux Server Management
Likewise Software, provider of Linux server management and interoperability software, announced the release of Likewise 2.0. The new version delivers significant updates including new management modules for DNS and firewall management, power-user features including an integrated SSH client, and dynamic distribution support. -
Aug 8, 2006
Centeris CEO: Managing Linux servers in a Windows world
As Linux servers continue to pervade data centers at increasing rates, one of the biggest challenges to strike IT managers is getting those servers to work well with their existing Windows systems. -
Aug 1, 2006
Likewise manages mixed Windows/Linux shops
Centeris CEO Barry Crist can rattle off a litany of reasons for why you should give his company's management software a whirl. But perhaps his most illustrative selling point is this: "What if your Linux administrator goes on vacation?" -
June 13, 2006
Meeting Centeris: Discussions on the Mid-market -
May 3, 2006
The Best of the Best: Redmond's 2006 Readers' Choice Awards
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May 3, 2006
The rise of open source systems management
Launched in October 2005, Centeris provides Windows-based management tools for administering Linux servers, enabling the use of the Microsoft Management Console to manage Linux servers. -
Apr. 24, 2006
Centeris named Top 10 Startup To Watch by Network World Centeris couples a much-needed technology with open source. While Windows operating systems continue to dominate the market, Linux is gaining ground. Systems administrators will want to minimize the effort needed to manage multiple machines across their heterogeneous environments. Likewise couples integration tools with management features so administrators experienced in Windows can easily manage Linux machines with the same tools. -
Apr. 12, 2006
IBM teams up for open source SMB solutions
IBM is to working with leading IT players to introduce what for the company is an unprecedented Linux-based solution to address small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). -
Apr. 7, 2006
Is Microsoft playing well with others?
At last year's LinuxWorld, Microsoft executive Bill Hilf stalked the stage dressed as a "Star Wars" storm trooper. This time, he tried a friendlier tack to charm the Linux faithful. Microsoft is launching a Web site to cultivate communication with open-source software customers, he told an audience at the trade show Thursday. It's a sign that the once standoffish software maker is willing to live alongside open source, he said. -
Apr. 4, 2006
IBM, HP Stack Up on Linux
IBM and HP are striking up new open source stack initiatives, as the two big Linux systems and services vendors continue to evolve their respective open source offerings. -
Apr. 3, 2006
IBM Teams With Novell On Linux-Based Middleware
"The easier integration with Windows really happens because Avnet is including the Centeris application," says Scott Handy, IBM’s vice president in charge of Linux and open source. "It makes Linux servers look like a Windows resource, which makes it easier for them to do thing like add a file and print server or Linux-based Web server to the network as if it was a Windows server." -
Mar. 22, 2006
Centeris raises $11.5M
Centeris Corp. said it's raised $11.5 million in Series B financing that officials at the software company said will be used to expand sales and marketing efforts and pay for future product development. Participating venture capital companies included Trinity Ventures of Menlo Park, Calif., Intel Capital of Santa Clara, Calif., and Ignition Partners of Bellevue. -
Mar. 22, 2006
Centeris Secures $11.5 Million in Financing from Leading VCs
Centeris has said that the company has raised more than $11.5 million in Series B financing from leading venture capital firms, including co-leads Trinity Ventures and Intel Capital. Existing investor Ignition Partners also participated in the round. The series B funding will be used to expand sales and marketing activities and to fund future product development activities. -
Mar. 21, 2006
Centeris snags $11.5 million
Centeris Corp. has landed $11.5 million in venture capital financing to continue developing software that helps manage Linux servers in a Microsoft Windows environment. -
Feb. 6, 2006
Centeris wants VARs to sell cross-platform suite
Server management vendor Centeris is looking for UK channel partners keen to make Linux and Windows work together. Centeris provides a cross-platform suite for managing Linux and Windows servers and hopes to boost business for resellers working with either vendor. -
Jan. 20, 2006
Enterprise Unix Roundup: Can Tux & Clippy Get Along?
"Mainstream Linux deployments are on a steep upward trajectory. Although they will not replace Windows, co-existence will be the order of the day," says Laura DiDio, an analyst with Boston-based Yankee Group. Nearly two-thirds of enterprises that run Windows as their primary server operating system also running Linux, according the results of a Yankee Group survey. Sure, pure Linux and Unix data centers are out there, but they're not providing the "upward trajectory" of Linux. And now that the "is Linux ready for the enterprise?" argument has been pretty much retired, the question is, "are enterprises ready for Linux?" -
Jan. 18, 2006
Centeris rolls out Management Suite for Windows/Linux environments
Startup Centeris is launching Likewise Management Suite 1.0, a Windows-based Linux manager designed to allow users to manage Linux servers in Windows environments. The beta product has been downloaded by 800 companies, at least half of which are in Europe, since October, when the company came out of stealth mode. -
Jan. 17, 2006
Centeris releases Likewise Management Suite 1.0
Startup Centeris plans to officially release version 1.0 of its Likewise Management Suite software Tuesday. The company emerged from stealth mode in October with a public beta of Likewise that manages Linux servers in a Microsoft Windows network. -
Jan. 17, 2006
Centeris Releases Likewise Management Suite 1.0
Likewise Management Suite 1.0., software for the management of Linux servers in a Windows network, is now available from Likewise Software. The Centeris Likewise Management Suite is the first server management solution to seamlessly integrate Linux servers in a Windows network, the company describes. The Likewise solution simplifies configuration of Linux servers, provides Windows-based tools for day-to-day server management and improves compatibility between Windows and Linux.
Delivering mixed network harmony.
