Red Hat To Release Directory Server

Red Hat plans to unveil a directory server later in the month - a plan that is sure to get the attention of competitors Microsoft, Novell and Sun Microsystems
A directory server is designed to manage user names and access policies for networks. Red Hat acquired the project from Netscape last year.

The Red Hat Directory Server - renamed from Netscape Directory Server - is fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system the company said today. The new product will also work in HP and Sun operating environments.

In addition to the directory server, Red Hat will also introduce the Red Hat Certification System - renamed from the Netscape Certificate Management System. The certification system will allow customers to manage user identities and offer single sign-on, strong authentication.


Red Hat seems to be making this move to expand its product base in an effort to bring in more business from government agencies and businesses. The directory server wasn't the only technology that the open-source company acquired from Time Warner's Netscape. Red Hat said that they plan to release other Netscape technologies in the coming months