Nixu, Helsinki August 10, 2007

Launching Nixu DHCP Server: The Network Dynamizer

Dynamic allocation of IP addresses is one of the key services in any network. While most communications devices rely heavily on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in obtaining an IP as well as other network parameters, there have not been affordable solutions that would be easy to use and up to par with today's security requirements.

The new Nixu DHCP Server is a DHCP software appliance that simplifies tedious routines associated with running and configuring a DHCP server. Targeted at organizations running DHCPD or Microsoft's AD products in their networks, Nixu DHCP Server simplifies daily configuration tasks while providing an enhanced level of security. Nixu DHCP Server can be operated as a standalone DHCP server or in server pairs providing for DHCP failover.

Said Juha Holkkola, Managing Director of Nixu Software: "Unlike traditional hardware-based computing appliances that need a specific piece of hardware to run on, our software appliances set the new standard for platform freedom. By coupling the new Nixu DHCP Server with our existing software appliances, our customers can quickly and flexibly deploy D-services (DNS, DHCP) on virtual infrastructure, traditional x86-based servers, or their combination."

Compared with traditional DHCP servers, Nixu DHCP Server's software appliance design makes it easy to deploy. Distributed as ISO image that auto-installs the entire software stack from hardened Linux OS to application layer in minutes, Nixu DHCP Server can be run on any x86-based server or virtual machine. With its intuitive web-based user-interface designed for DHCP and system configuration, coupled with automated configuration validation and maintenance processes, Nixu DHCP Server will realize significant savings in terms of system management overheads.

Nixu DHCP Server is available immediately at www.nixusoftware.com. The solution is distributed both as a software appliance, which is an ISO image that auto-installs the entire software stack from a hardened Linux O/S to the application layer at the system boot. The software appliance supports all the same x86 hardware platforms as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, and VMware® Virtual Infrastructure. The pricing of Nixu DHCP Server starts from $495 (US) per server per year including maintenance and support.

About Nixu Software

Nixu Software is a privately held affiliate of Nixu Group. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and with regional contact points in Americas and Asia Pacific, its mission is to offer the best value for money within the DNS and IP addressing industry. Nixu Software's DNS products have an installed base consisting of roughly 3.000 installations worldwide, many of them at reputed blue-chips and service providers.