Redhat Enterprise Linux V5 UPDATE 5 x86/x64 DVD | 3.31GB

Features:

Virtualization with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
* Virtualization is provided in all Red Hat Enterprise Linux server products and is optionally available for desktop products
* Storage and extended server virtualization are provided with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform
* Red Hat Network supports virtualized guest operating systems
* virt-manager, libvirt/virsh management tools are available for single system or scripted virtualization management
* Integration with Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization is available for enterprise virtualization management

Kernel and performance
* Currently in update 4
* Based on the Linux 2.6.18 kernel
* Optimized for multi-core processors
* Continued hardware support for maximum flexibility
* Development and performance tools, including SystemTap
* advanced I/O performance and virtualization technologies, such as SRIOV
* Large SMP support for both physical and virtual systems
* IPv4/IPv6 fragmentation offload and buffer management
* Dynamically switchable per-queue I/O schedulers
* Kernel buffer splice capability for improved I/O buffer operations

Packaging
Servers:
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux
* View server comparison chart

Desktops:
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop
* View desktop comparison chart

Security
* SELinux enhancements include Multi-Level Security and targeted policies for all services
* SEtroubleshooter GUI simplifies SELinux management
* Integrated directory and security capabilities
* IPSEC enhancements improve security and performance
* ExecShield enhancements, such as a call frame Canary word, strengthen hacker defenses
* New Audit features provide powerful new search/reporting and real-time monitoring

Networking & interoperability
* Network storage enhancements include Autofs, FS-Cache, and iSCSI support
* IPv6 support and conformance enhancements
* Improved Microsoft® file/print and Active Directory integration, including support for Windows

Desktop
* Desktop enhancements include updated configuration tools, applications, and laptop support
* Foundational Stateless Linux features (X autoconfigure, NetworkManager, etc.)
* Improved ACPI support with features such as suspend to disk
* Smart card login - with PKI/Kerberos authentication
* Integrated multimedia support
* Enhanced plug and play hardware support (cameras, printers, scanners, etc.)
* Network Manager provides automatic wired and wireless network configuration
* Enhanced graphics using AIGLX/Compiz (with fading, transparency, etc.)

Development environment
* Enhanced application development tools including SystemTap profiler and Frysk debugger
* GCC 4.1 and glibc 2.5 toolchain

Storage
* Support for root device multipath IO (MPIO) improves availability
* Single system/guest version of Red Hat Global File System included in the base server product
* Block device data encryption support

Management
* Numerous installer improvements make system configuration simpler
* Yum/Pup-based updater for Red Hat Network
* Conga cluster and storage management (with Advanced Platform)
* Integrated support with Satellite server

Release Info
supplier.....: TEAM HOT
release date.: 04/03/2026
type.........: Linux
format.......: ISO
files........: 1DVD

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