Long-time South African Linux software provider, Tangent Systems, has announced that it will be debuting its new graphical management solution for Linux servers, which is called Meridian, at the upcoming LinuxWorld conference and expo.

The company claims that the use of Meridian can dramatically reduce the amount of time taken to administer Linux server infrastructure, as well as the level of knowledge required by administrators with relation to Linux and its related tools.

"This means that MDs, GMs and employees not generally in possession of high-level technical skills can successfully act as administrators for their organizations," says Paul Brown, MD of Tangent Systems.

"Meridian is designed to work with any distribution of Linux, but is primarily rolled out on the free implementation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux," Brown continues.

"While it offers a graphical front end to a Linux server (which in itself is nothing new), the main differentiator to using Meridian over other solutions in the market is its ability to allow for automated updates and patches for all tools and underlying software (including the Linux kernel); meaning that an organization"s Linux server is kept up to date with the latest advancements in the market."