Additional Resources
Novell Open Enterprise Server - Evaluation Software
You can download a free evaluation of Novell Open Enterprise Server at our Open Enterprise Server Evaluation web site.
The software is licensed for limited evaluation purposes and does not include access to software updates beyond the evaluation period (Linux: 60 days; NetWare: 90 days) or any technical support.
If you are interested in purchasing the Novell Open Enterprise Server product, which includes support and maintenance, you can go to our Novell Open Enterprise Server - How to Buy web site.
Novell Open Enterprise Server - Product Documentation
You can download the complete set of Novell Open Enterprise Server documentation (for free) at our Open Enterprise Server Documentation web site.
If you are new to Novell Open Enterprise Server, and have downloaded the evaluation software, we recommend the following documentation to get you started:
- Novell Open Enterprise Server Installation Guide for Linux
- Novell Open Enterprise Server Installation Guide for NetWare
- Lab Guide for OES Linux
- Planning and Implementation Guide
These are normally available as separate downloads directly from the web site in the Most Popular list.
Once you install your evaluation copy of Novell Open Enterprise Server, try using the Lab Guide to explore the product.
Novell Open Enterprise Server - Product Site
The Novell Open Enterprise Server Product web site includes demos, brochures, reviewers guides, support, and many other features that can help you understand and learn more about Novell Open Enterprise Server.
We particularly recommend visiting the Knowledgebase to search all support materials for a particular topic, or Cool Solutions, which can often provide new ways of looking at a problem or implementation issue.
Technical Skills Assessments
As part of Novell's service to customers, we offer several free technical skills assessments to help you assess your personal Novell product knowledge and skills in areas such as Linux, Identity Management, and Systems & Resource Management. Taking a technical skills assessment from Novell can help you figure out where you are at and what training you might need.
To find out more about available assessments, visit our Technical Skills Assessment web site.
Novell Privacy Policy. By completing an assessment (and its accompanying survey) you are agreeing to allow Novell to contact you about future training offerings. The information that you provide may be shared with select Novell Training Partners who offer Novell Authorized Courses.


















