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

Samba

Microsoft 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