Nexenta is a complete GNU-based operating system built on top of the OpenSolaris kernel and runtime. The Debian system is used for software distribution and packaging to glue the numerous pieces together. However, Nexenta is not currently part of the Debian Project, nor are its packages present in the Debian database. It includes Apache, MySQL, Perl, Python, PHP, Firefox, Evolution, a software update manager, Synaptic package manager, Gaim, Abiword, administration and development utilities, editors, graphics, GNOME, interpreters, libraries, and much more.
License: Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL)
Changes:
This release features OpenSolaris build 80+ (non-debug) and integrates NWS, AVS, COMSTAR, and an in-kernel CIFS client. ZFS-integrated safe upgrade via a remote APT repository was implemented. Support for transactional in-place (live) and safe upgrades waas provided. Multiple improvements were made in the installer and Nexenta Zones, with integrated automatic Zone upgrades.
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