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ClearOS | Overview

Welcome to ClearOS

ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

ClearOS Enterprise

ClearOS Enterprise is a powerful network and gateway server designed for small organizations and distributed environments.  Though ClearOS Enterprise comes with an extensive list of features  and integrated services (see sidebar), the solution is easy to configure thanks to the intuitive web-based interface.

 Webconfig - web-based administration tool screenshot

ClearOS Home

ClearOS Home is an easy to use server, network and gateway platform designed for home environments.  ClearOS Home comes with an extensive list of features  and integrated services for the home user and computer enthusiast (see sidebar). It is easy to configure thanks to the intuitive web-based interface. ClearOS Home will be released soon and will be a developing work in progress.

 Webconfig - web-based administration tool screenshot

ClearOS Core

ClearOS Core is a multipurpose, enterprise-ready platform designed for businesses. It features scalable network technologies. It is managed using traditional Linux tools. ClearOS Core features web, database, high availability and desktop features.

Open Source and Free

The open source revolution in the software industry has made it possible to provide all versions of ClearOS at no cost.  ClearOS Enterprise and ClearOS Home include out-of-the-box features including: antivirus, antispam, VPN and content filtering are built right into the software -- no need for expensive third party add-ons. With ClearOS, you can avoid costly vendor lock-in and proprietary formats; instead, you can embrace open standards and protocols.

Is It Really Open Source and Free?

Yes.  All the features that you see listed over there on the right are free to use and install.  ClearOS is built on open source software, so when you install the antivirus engine - for example - you also get the open source updates that come with it!   ClearCenter provides enhancements to these core open source features - for example more in-depth antivirus signature updates - but these do not take away from the underlying open source software. 

  

ClearOS Enterprise Directory Features

  • Integrated LDAP for User and Group Management
  • User Security Certificate Manager

ClearOS Enterprise Network Features

  • Multi-WAN
  • VPN - PPTP, IPsec, OpenVPN
  • DMZ and 1-to-1 NAT
  • Stateful Firewall
  • Local DHCP and DNS Servers

ClearOS Enterprise Gateway Features

  • Antimalware - Antivirus, Antiphishing, Antispyware
  • Antispam
  • Bandwidth Management
  • Intrusion Protection, Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection
  • Protocol Filtering including Peer-to-Peer Detection
  • Content Filter
  • Web Proxy
  • Access Control

ClearOS Enterprise Server Features

  • Windows Networking with PDC Support
  • File and Print Services
  • Flexshares
  • Groupware with Outlook Connector
  • Mail Server - POP, IMAP, SMTP, Webmail, Retrieval
  • Mail Filtering - Antispam, Antimalware, Greylisting, Quarantine
  • Mail Archiving
  • Database with MySQL
  • Web Server with PHP Support

ClearCenter and ClearOS

If you plan on deploying a ClearOS Enterprise system for a business or professional organization, we recommend the products and services offered by ClearCenter:


   ClearSDN

Software - ClearOS Subscriptions

ClearOS Subscriptions from ClearCenter offer additional services for installations. Each level of ClearOS Subscription offers additional services to meet the needs of individual IT environments. From long term support to verified updates, ClearOS subscriptions brings peace of mind to businesses and organizations.

Hardware - ClearBOX

ClearBOX comes pre-configured with ClearOS which delivers all the necessary functionality to manage the IT environment. Check out the extensive feature set ClearBOX comes loaded with out of the box. We designed this LInux IT server with ClearOS in mind and frankly, we're proud of our work! 

Support - ClearCARE Technical Support

ClearCenter answers the 'support question' by offering ClearCARE - a professional support solution for ClearOS. ClearCARE support is paid for with ClearCARE credits which are offered on a 'pay-as you go' option and an annual subscription. ClearCARE credits provide the mechanism for end-users to access support when they need it with a response time suitable to the urgency of the request.

 

Services - ClearSDN Services

ClearSDN offers a suite of services to make sure your system is up-to-date, secure and running smoothly. Follow the links in the side bar to view more information on ClearSDN services.