Linux is a no cost (for the software license) open source operating system that is very solid in networking and security. It fits in well as a firewall, email server, internet caching proxy, dhcp or dns server. It can do much more including most if not all basic desktop productivity functions, but is usually used for its robustness as a server class operating system.
Can my business benefit from Linux?
If your business does not currently posses a server for sharing resources such as files, printers, or internet connection, then deploying a Linux server can benefit your network by boosting performance and productivity and be gentle on your budget as well.
If your business has a need to office to office VPN or client to Office VPN connectivity Linux could save your business thousands of dollars in VPN software licensing and boost your performance.
If your business relies on an appliance type firewall to filter email and share your internet connection, you may be able to boost internet performance significantly and provide other robust functionality to your network by using a Linux based firewall server from InformAbility.
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