* Linux makes inroads with Novell users * Microsoft set to ship refreshed integration server * IBM adds four-way 550 server to i5 product line * Pentagon uses Linux for battlefield simulations * You’ve got the power * Today on Layer 8 Network World this week does a spot check on how Novell’s Linux migration efforts are resonating with its users. Senior Editor Deni Connor talks with several users who have all bought into the idea that moving from Novell’s NetWare to Linux is a good thing and have started the journey. Linux makes inroads with Novell users http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/081604specialfocus.html?netNetwork World this week does a spot check on how Novell’s Linux migration efforts are resonating with its users. Senior Editor Deni Connor talks with several users who have all bought into the idea that moving from Novell’s NetWare to Linux is a good thing and have started the journey.Linux makes inroads with Novell usershttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/081604specialfocus.html?net Microsoft set to ship refreshed integration serverFour months later than originally scheduled, the latest version of Microsoft’s software for integrating Windows-based computers and mainframes is ready to ship next month. This version has better integration with VisualStudio and .Net and has single sign-on capabilities to match those on the mainframe. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0817his2004.html?netIBM adds four-way 550 server to i5 product lineIBM bolstered the eServer i5 server lineup with the i5 550, a system based on the Power5 chip that can run multiple operating systems.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0817ibmadds.html?netPentagon uses Linux for battlefield simulationsThe U.S. Department of Defense is now relying on two 256-processor Linux Networx Evolocity cluster supercomputers to improve on complex computerized battlefield simulations. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0817pentauses.html?netYou’ve got the powerSpread your influence by casting your votes in this first-of-its-kind survey gauging crucial questions of industry power, from executive hairstyles to comedic appeal. We’ll tally the votes and publish the winners in our annual year-end Power Issue, coming Dec. 27. We promise to keep your anonymity, so feel free to elaborate on your choices, too.https://www.nwfusion.com/survey/power2004.html?net Today on Layer 8, where we’re service pack-free:The summer of naughty e-mail is upon us; doctor’s offices start embracing SMS; the superhero’s guide to NYC; and another open forum backfires on its owner; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net Related content news analysis Cisco, AWS strengthen ties between cloud-management products Combining insights from Cisco ThousandEyes and AWS into a single view can dramatically reduce problem identification and resolution time, the vendors say. By Michael Cooney Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Network Management Software Cloud Computing opinion Is anything useful happening in network management? Enterprises see the potential for AI to benefit network management, but progress so far is limited by AI’s ability to work with company-specific network data and the range of devices that AI can see. By Tom Nolle Nov 28, 2023 7 mins Generative AI Network Management Software brandpost Sponsored by HPE Aruba Networking SASE, security, and the future of enterprise networks By Adam Foss, VicePresident Pre-sales Consulting, HPE Aruba Networking Nov 28, 2023 4 mins SASE news AWS launches Cost Optimization Hub to help curb cloud expenses At its ongoing re:Invent 2023 conference, the cloud service provider introduced several new and free updates that are expected to help enterprises optimize their AWS costs. By Anirban Ghoshal Nov 28, 2023 3 mins Amazon re:Invent Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe