GNU/Linux distribution oriented to servers using open standards and adapted to Cuban business environments. Among its features are the easy and intuitive configuration through the nova-manager tool, aimed at the administration of telematic services and compatibility with obsolete hardware in the business environment.
It includes in the base system the possibility of installing and configuring various technologies from the installation interface itself, ensuring that the user does not require or depend on access to a repository for installation.
Nova Server Modules
Proxy: has three sub-modules Squid, Squish and E2guardian. It improves the performance of corporate Internet connections by caching recurring requests to web servers, managing browsing quotas and controlling what content can be displayed, especially to restrict access to certain website material.
NFS: Network protocol that allows a user, on a client computer, to access files over a computer network in the same way as local storage is accessed.
LTSP: allows thin clients to boot from an LTSP server, significantly reducing costs and making it possible to use obsolete computers and make them functional again.
Samba4: uses the technologies and protocols supported by Active Directory, including SMB, LDAP, DNS, Kerberos and NTP.
Apache2: is an open source web server, focusing on scalability, security and performance. It is cross-platform, has multiprocessing modules, virtual host support and dynamic module system.
ProFTPD: can be configured as multiple virtual FTP servers, and has the ability to be caged depending on the file system.
Antivirus: allows real-time scanning of folders that are available for data detection and disinfection.
Firewall: is a part of a system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communications.
Nginx: is a cross-platform HTTP web server and includes email services with access to IMAP and POP.
Fail2ban: used for intrusion prevention on a system, which acts by penalizing or blocking remote connections that attempt brute force access.
Zabbix: is designed to monitor and log the status of various network services, servers, network hardware and applications.
Bacula: is a collection of backup tools for managing backup, recovery and verification of computer data across a network of computers of different types.
Mail: allows you to manage the mail service infrastructure proposed for the Nova Servers 6.0 version, including technologies such as Postfix, Dovecot, Amavis-New, ClamaV, Spamassassin.