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Today, one of my SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES9) encounter network error. The problem is the server and client can’t ping each other.

After checked the Cat5 cable using network tester, it shows the cable is working fine. Since the server already run for more than a year without my attention, I should ignore on the driver and OS part. But I still double check on its driver and protocol. I ping to itself and read though the event log file. After all, I found no error on software side. Hence, I suspect it was due to hardware problem, especially network card (NIC) error.

Configure the Network Card (NIC)

To make it work with minimum configuration, I decide to replace it with the same model network card. After boot up the system, it auto detect the NIC without any error. Now, I should put back its original TCPIP settings, including its IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server name.

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Good news for Linuxers !

Few days ago, Novell just launched it's latest open source operating system – "openSUSE 10.3". For those who has experience the power of SUSE linux, I believe the latest version would disappoint you ! With the new features and multimedia suppoty add ons, your SUSE box is able to compete or even better Vista. Why ? Because openSUSE comes with server functionality and it is Free for download (Yes, I like Free things ! )

What's inside openSUSE 10.3 ?

* Loaded with 16GB of software
* Firefox 2.0
* OpenOffice.org 2.3
* MP3 Support
* Photo tools
* VoIP
* Easy wireless networking
* Network computing
* Application Development
* Virtualization
* Security tools

As you can see from the components list above, (more…)