If you are already running SUSE Linux 10, I don't know if to advice you to install SLES 9. SLES 9 is the "supported" version of SUSE Linux. However, this is achieved with stricter controls in terms of patching and release management. Therefore, it will always be running a slightly older version of the kernel.
In summary: Unless you're a business that needs the guarantee of support, stick with SUSE Linux 10.
There is another product from Novell called Open Enterprise Server (OES). OES comes with two possible kernels: SuSE Linux and/or Netware. The preferred option is the SuSE based one. The Netware version is for backward compatibility with the older NetWare product. OES does come with a significant number of add-ons, such as E-Directory, IFolder, IPrint, etc. In other words, a competitor to the Windows/AD combination.
I hope this helps.
|