Top 5 Benefits of Using a Linux Clear OS Operating System Distribution
The recent surge in use of open source software, like Linux, by government organizations and businesses is a clear indication that public perceptions are changing in regards to the notion that open source software only offer benefits in terms of cost. As of late, free and open source software have been found to contain numerous benefits and advantages to those offered by other closed source or proprietary software. A case in point is ClearOS, formerly referred to as ClarkConnect, which is a Linux distribution software designed specifically for use by SMEs as a network server and network gateway that utilizes a web based administration interface.
According to ClearFoundation, the company responsible for developing the software, ClearOS is essentially an enterprise Linux distribution for both desktop and server environments. It further states that the software’s goal is to offer near binary functionality and equivalency that is typically required in upstream distribution.
The software, available “on-demand” via VPS.NET cloud servers, also offers numerous other benefits including:
- User Friendly Interface
- Light Weight Server Distribution
- Flexible
- Excellent Network Services
- Security Protection
The software has a user-friendly interface that does not require its users to be expert Linux administrators to operate it. In general, its interface masks all complexities associated with other Linux software to the extent that a non-technical user can easily operate the software.
Unlike most Linux software, ClearOS comes with only the essential programs needed to deliver its server or desktop features. With this modular and compact design you only end up running programs that you require; nothing more or less.
The software offers a secure, stable, and simple platform that allows its users to customize their system based on their working environments. With features spanning the network, server and gateway systems, it allows one to simply consolidate their system operations in an easily manageable fashion.
The software offers excellent network services that extend beyond the typical domain name server (DNS) and dynamic hoots configuration protocol (DHCP), to include other valuable network services. For instance, ability to incorporate virtual private networks (VPNs) and other salient security features such advanced firewall protection and intrusion detection.
Clear OS is compatible with open source software, such as Clam AV for mail gateway scanning and SpamAssassin- a gold standard program for server anti-spam protection.