The
Centeris Likewise Management Suite is a
server management solution that simplifies
Windows and
Linux interoperability, reducing the challenges of running a mixed
network.
The software allows network administrators to easily manage a variety of
Linux systems using familiar
Windows interfaces and leveraging
Microsoft's
Active Directory structure.
Through the Likewise software, administrators can create and remove file shares, set up print services, and configure
firewalls on
Linux systems without using the command line.
The software is best suited for SMBs that already use
Windows systems but are bringing
Linux systems on board.

Centeris is an active member of the
open source community and a frequent contributor of innovative
open source technology.
The company's recent collaboration with the
Samba team has significantly improved
Samba, with ground-breaking features plus enhanced reliability and stability.
Centeris is partnering with companies such as
IBM,
Microsoft,
Novell, and
Red Hat to get the software into the customers' hands.

History
Centeris is led by experienced senior executives from leading technology companies such as
Microsoft,
F5 Networks,
EMC and Mercury.
Barry Crist, Centeris CEO and chairman of the board of directors, is a former vice president at Mercury.
At Mercury, Crist was responsible for the application management business for the Americas and grew revenue to more than $75 million.
Cameron Myhrvold, Ignition founding partner and former Microsoft vice president, and Richard Fade, Ignition venture partner and former Microsoft senior vice president, also serve on the Centeris board of directors.
The company is funded by leading venture capital firms Ignition Partners, Intel Capital, and Trinity Ventures and is located in Bellevue, WA.
See Also
SambaMicrosoft Active Directory Windows/Linux Interoperability External Links
Official Centeris Web Site Official SAMBA Site eWeek.com - Linux & Open Source Network World - Simplify Management in Mixed Networks