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| − | [[SME Server:8.1 |SME Server 8.1]] released on 28th February 2014
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| − | [[SME Server:9.0|SME Server 9 Release Candidate 1]] released on 12th May 2014.
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| − | {{Tip box|msg=A comparative test on SME Server by Distrowatch : [http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20140106 DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 540, 6 January 2014]. Read more [[SME_Server:About#Product_Reviews|product reviews]]. The SME Server Development seen by [https://www.ohloh.net/p/SME_Server Ohloh]}}
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| − | ===Chris Burnat===
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| − | It is with the deepest regret we have to inform you that on Wednesday 11th June Chris passed away. He was one of the most ardent supporters of Koozali SME and we all owe him an enormous debt of gratitude.
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| − | We intend to dedicate the upcoming release of v9 to Chris. Without him it would be nowhere near ready.
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| − | If you [[SME_Server:Download|download]] and [[SME_Server:Documentation|use it]], please remember him and his work, and that of all the other contributors who work tirelessly to make Koozali SME as good as it is.
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| − | We extend our thoughts and deepest sympathies to his family. [http://forums.contribs.org/index.php/topic,50888.0.html Please go here] for further details
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| − | Koozali Foundation Inc.
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| | + | '''Current 10.1 series releases:''' |
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| | + | [[SME Server:10.1|'''Koozali SME Server 10.1''']] released on September 14th 2022. |
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| | + | [https://wiki.koozali.org/Category:SME_Server_Releases Releases] |
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| | + | <!--[http://mirror.pialasse.com/releases/10.1/iso/ Downloads]--> |
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| | + | '''Old 9.x series stable release:''' |
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| | + | [[SME Server:9.2|'''Koozali SME Server 9.2''']] released on May 2nd 2017.<br> Dedicated to [[Tony_Keane|Tony Keane]]. |
| | + | </center>Please note this release is now OBSOLETE</blockquote--> |
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| − | ===SME Server===
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| − | Welcome to http://contribs.org, the home of the SME Server. We're here to provide collaborative documentation of the SME Server project. Please see [[Help:Contents#How_to_get_a_wiki_account.3F|'''how to get a wiki account''']] and read [[Help:Contents|'''the wiki help content'''.]]
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| − | SME Server is a leading Open Source distribution for small and medium enterprises. It is a simple, powerful, secure Linux server for networking and communicating, used by thousands of individuals, companies and organizations all over the world. SME Server provides a friendly, free alternative to expensive proprietary software, standing apart from the competition by shipping with most common functionality preconfigured, and features a number of popular additional enhancements in the form of downloadable [[:Category:Contrib| Contributions]].
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| − | SME Server is built on [http://www.centos.org CentOS] using the publicly available open source [http://www.redhat.com Red Hat] Enterprise Linux sources. It's advantages include:
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| − | * Simple to set up and use
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| − | * Secure and stable to operate
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| − | * Cross platform and extendible to meet future needs
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| − | * Open source and Free to use
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| − | SME Server provides the following standard functionality (See [[SME_Server:About|About SME Server]] for more detail):
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| − | * Ease of Administration
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| − | * File and print sharing
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| − | * Sharing of a single Internet connection between multiple computers
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| − | * A robust email server, which includes virus and spam filtering and webmail
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| − | * A network firewall to protect against Internet intruders
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| − | * Secure remote access
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| − | * Directory services
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| − | * Web application server, including support for Apache, MySQL, PHP and Python (LAMPP)
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| − | * RAID and Backup
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| − | * Automatic updates
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| − | * Extendibility
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| − | * and much more ...
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| − | all managed through an intuitive web interface
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| − | The wiki menu bar at the left together with the links to the right provide comprehensive access to all the available Documentation for SME Server including details of the [[SME_Server:Community|Community]], [[SME_Server:Documentation|Server Manuals]] (including screenshots), [[SME_Server:Documentation:FAQ|FAQ]], [[:Category:Contrib|Contribs]] and [[:Category:Howto|How To's]]. There are also links for [[:SME_Server:Download|Downloads]], [http://bugs.contribs.org Bugzilla] to report any bugs, and the vibrant user community [http://forums.contribs.org Forums].
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| − | Many individuals and corporations contribute to the ongoing development of SME Server, which is made available freely under the GNU General Public License. This license requires the public release of any modifications to the server, and allows these to be used to improve later versions.
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| − | While SME Server is freely available under the GPL license, if you find SME Server useful we ask that you make a [[:Donate| Donation]] in order to help keep this project alive.
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| − | ====Support====
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| − | Support for SME Server is via the [[SME_Server:Community|Community]] and it is highly recommended that you make yourself familiar with it and the [[SME_Server:Documentation|Documentation]] (read this at least twice) before diving in. You should also read the [[SME_Server:Advice|Advice]] for new and existing users.
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| − | The three main methods of support available are:
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| − | ; [[:SME_Server:Documentation |Documentation]]:
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| − | * The Wiki documentation is the primary source of information for SME Server. This should always be your first port of call when seeking help and support for SME Server
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| − | * 'Google' is your friend (as well as all other internet search engines)
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| − | ; [http://bugs.contribs.org Bugzilla]:
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| − | * If you do something and it doesn't 'just work', or it doesn't work as per the Wiki, raise a [http://bugs.contribs.org Bug]<br />
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| − | * If you want to do, or are trying to do, something which is not ''standard'' SME or not in the Wiki, ask in the [http://forums.contribs.org Forums]
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| − | * For more information on Bugzilla see the [[:Bugzilla Help]] page.
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| − | {{Note box|The place of choice of the Developers to solve problems is [http://bugs.contribs.org Bugzilla], so don't be afraid to use it.
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| − | ; [http://forums.contribs.org Forums]:
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| − | * Use the [http://forums.contribs.org Forums] if you want advice on how to do something not covered in the Wiki <br />
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| − | * Post to the [http://forums.contribs.org Forums] if you found or did something, and you think other people might find it interesting or helpful to share <br />
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| − | * If you don't know how to do something, or don't understand the Wiki, ask in the [http://forums.contribs.org Forums] <br />
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| − | * If you report a problem in the forums, and it relates to how ''standard'' SME Server, a Contributed Add-on or Howto should work, you will more than likely be directed to raise it as a [http://bugs.contribs.org Bug] to be given structured advice and help you resolve it
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| − | :'''For Koozali SME Server'''
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| − | |'''[[:SME_Server:Documentation|Additional Documentation]]''' <br />
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| − | [[SME_Server:Documentation| Documentation]] - The official Manual<br />
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| − | [[:SME_Server:Documentation:FAQ|FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions <br />
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| − | |'''[[:Category:Contrib|Contributions]]''' <br />
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| − | [[:Category:Contrib|Contribs]] - SME Server Contributed add-on packages
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| − | Meet People around the world<br />
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| − | [[Help:Contents|Help]] with reading and editing this Wiki <br />
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Introduction
Koozali SME Server is a complete, secure, stable and versatile Open Source Linux Server distribution for small to medium sized enterprises. It is based on the rock solid CentOS/Redhat sources and brought to you by a large, active and skilled community, providing development, contribs (plugins) and support, since 2007.
Koozali SME Server is free to use for any individual or (commercial)organization and is sponsored by individuals and companies solely through donations.
Koozali SME Server has some unique features that make it an especially secure, stable and easy to operate server platform which is designed to be:
- Simple to setup and use
Installation and basic configuration takes less than 20 minutes, and every configuration option can be set via a web-based interface.
- Secure and stable to operate
SME Server only includes what is necessary. Stability comes from using proven, supported CentOS/Redhat sources and from an update system that notifies you with available updates.
- Cross-platform and extendible to meet future needs
SME Server already has everything necessary to provide the core services most people need to network Linux and Windows systems. Dozens of contribs (Plugins) provide extra functionality.
Exceptionally reliable and easy to use, Koozali SME Server can be installed and configured in less than 20 minutes - yet it's powered by a secure and open Linux platform that's fully upgradeable and customizable. Simply install it on any standard PC and in minutes you'll have a robust Linux-based LAMP server capable of fully replacing those expensive Windows server licenses and providing a full range of services - including e-mail, firewall, file and print-sharing, web hosting, remote access and more.
Koozali SME Server integrates easily with Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux clients, and within Linux and Windows network environments. It's as simple to use as a business server platform, but unlike a commercial solutions the entire system is modular and extensible, so it can be tailored to the needs of individual businesses.
Features and Benefits
Ease of Administration
Koozali SME Server software uses a web-based interface to enable easy administration from any web browser anywhere in the world, very securely protected and accessible remotely via SSH or a VPN, based on strict ACL's and firewall settings.
File and Print Sharing
The core of any network environment is easy and simple access to shared files and printers. Koozali SME Server software allows for the easy sharing of files and printers to Windows and Macintosh clients. The "Information Bay" (i-bay) feature provides easy and convenient information storage and retrieval by multiple groups via web, ftp, or file sharing.
Internet Connection
Small business customers are looking for a simple solution that works with different types of connections to the Internet. Koozali SME Server automates the process of connecting to the Internet. Just connect the server and supply your ISP account information. The server solution acts as a gateway for your entire network and requires no additional client software and minimal configuration. Users can immediately start browsing the Web, using email, and access other Internet services.
Email
With the pervasiveness of email, small businesses increasingly need to support email for all their employees. Koozali SME Server provides a secure reliable email server and allows easy creation of individual and group addresses. For greater versatility, it works with any mail client that uses the industry-standard IMAP, POP3, and SMTP protocols. Secure webmail allows users to access the server from a web browser anywhere on the Internet, to send and receive e-mail via an encrypted (128-bit SSL) link.
Antivirus & Antispam
Koozali SME Server comes default with Antivirus and Antispam mechanisms based on well known and industry standard ClamAV Antivirus and SpamAssassin products.To reduce the amount of possible unsolicited mail, Koozali SME Server fully automatically updates Antivirus signatures, and Antispam rules on a daily bases.
Firewall
Security is always a priority when a company starts using the Internet. Koozali SME Server offers a multi-layer architecture, protecting the external interface through packet-filtering and service restriction. It offers selective address or port binding, application-level access control lists, and protects the internal network from any intrusion.
Remote Access
Businesses with remote or branch sites or telecommuting employees require remote access to their email and to other resources on the local network. SME Server provides multiple tools such as webmail access to email using any browser, 128-bit PPTP (for secure client-to-server VPNs) and open secure shell (SSH) to provide encrypted access to the internal network and server resources for administrators.
Directory Services
Companies typically require a central directory of email addresses that all users can access. Koozali SME Server features a robust directory service that can be used by most email clients (including Outlook, Outlook Express, and Netscape Communicator). This feature is implemented using the industry-standard LDAP protocol.
Web Hosting
Small businesses also need a secure and reliable web presence and an intranet to communicate with employees. Koozali SME Server includes the Apache web server, the most commonly used web server of the Internet. The content can be easily edited and updated from desktop clients (including dynamic content). It also supports the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections for e-commerce.
Raid
Koozli SME Server software supports software RAID 1, 5 and 6, for security and redundacy of Terabytes of data.
Backup
Koozali SME Server provides flexible backup methods such as USB Disk backup, tape backup or backup to a remote server. Backups can be fully automated and can include both full and incremental backups.
Automatic Updates
Almost all of the packages that Koozali SME Server includes from upstream vendors are included unmodified. The purpose of doing so is to take advantage of the stability that comes from the huge user base that uses these packages, for security, and to allow automatic updates as soon as an update is available from the upstream vendor.
Extensible
The Koozali SME Server architecture explicitly supports developers by making it easy to drop software into place and remove it without needing to modify existing files. Extensions can easily add new features and there are dozens of them freely available. A few popular examples are Nextcloud, Asterisk VOIP PBX, Wordpress, Mediawiki, Zarafa, Roundcube, Sogo, BackupPC and Zoneminder.
