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Cisco NX-OS is a network operating system presented as a solution to help network operations move at the speed of business, with comprehensive automation, extensive visibility, and flexible open architectures for data center networks. NX-OS is the network operating system for all…
Cisco IOS XR7 is a network operating system which the vendor states delivers greater modularity, a simplified networking stack, and cloud-enhanced automation for improved network programmability.
NVIDIA acquired Cumulus Networks in June 2020 to support its networking division, a network operating system designed to give users a choice of ingredients to power data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated and software-defined to meet the growth in AI, cloud and high performance…
eola is an operating system for experience providers. They enable businesses to automate their processes - from taking bookings to resource management - while significantly increasing revenue. eola allows businesses to manage all day-to-day admin and re-focus on delivering experiences.…
LarchOS is network OS for Marvell Packet Processor based devices. Its features include advanced capabilities, such as extensive switching and routing protocol support and SDN (software defined networking).
The OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management.
Open Network Linux is an open source network operating system, providing businesses with a highly customizable network operating system.
Dent is a Linux based network operating system, which is free to use, and iterated on by an active community of developers.
- Tailoring a network with a choice of 3rd party so…
AlliedWare™ Plus is a network operating system that aims to deliver the functionality, scalability, performance and reliability.
Built on industry standards and with a user interface designed to be understand by any network engineer, AlliedWare Plus is a solution for IoT and SDN-enabled networks where greater intelligence, advanced security and automated services are required. AlliedWare Plus combines networking functionality and strong management capabilities with the performance that today’s networks demand. Because it is standards-based, it also assu…
NVIDIA Onyx (formerly Mellanox Onyx) is a switch operating system, designed for the scale and demands of next-generation data centers. Whether building a robust Ethernet Storage Fabric (ESF), public or private cloud, customers can leverage the flexibility of Onyx to tailor their…
HiSecOS is the latest operating system for Industrial Security Routers, combining performance with robust security. It provides the user with comprehensive security mechanisms to protect networks against attacks and operating errors. Designed to fulfill the requirements of the IEEE1686…
ExtremeXOS is a modular network operating system used for Extreme Networks' devices. The solution aims to support highly available, extensible, high-performance networks. The vendor states ExtremeXOS high availability architecture with EAPS protocol helps reduce network downtime…
Learn More About Network Operating Systems
What is a Network Operating System?
A network operating system is an operating system designed to enable workstations and other hardware connected on a local network. Network operating systems exist in contrast with traditional operating systems that are designed for individual machines without network capabilities in mind. The main advantage of a network operating system is that it allows workstations easy access to other machines on the network for the purposes of file and application sharing, or utility access for services like printing.
Businesses use network operating systems to save time on workstation set up as applications can easily be shared to new machines, and utilities like printers won’t have to be set up manually for each workstation.
Network Operating System Features & Capabilities
Network operating systems perform all the essential functions of a traditional operating system, but also offer the following standout features:
Application and File Sharing
Printer Connectivity
Network File Directory
Data and user management
Network Operating System Pricing Information
Pricing for network operating systems is dependent on a number of factors, including how many devices are being supported. Additionally, network operating systems are often packaged in with other pieces of hardware, which can affect the overall price of the product. Additionally, there are a number of open source network operating systems that can be utilized for free if you have the infrastructure to manage them yourself.