Nebero is a complete software appliance package to convert a standard server or PC into a dedicated hardware security appliance: the Nebero security software, security hardened Linux operating system The use of standard hardware, typically from major manufacturers like Dell, HP and IBM, can in many circumstances offer considerable benefits:

The average desktop PC will have many times the processing power and memory than most mid-range hardware firewall appliances. Office PCs have become a commodity, offering exceptional value for money.

The rate of PC development and innovation is truly staggering, something that the major manufacturers have no option but to keep pace with. They have the resources to do so, whereas specialized manufacturers producing smaller quantities will often lag behind.

RAID disks, redundant power supplies, add memory to boost performance, huge range of network interface cards, replace with an alternative unit - all these and many more are the advantages that stem from the use of the universal PC platform.

Nebero Installed on an ordinary Intel based computer can easily manage upto 150 online concurrent users upto 40 Mbps of Internet Bandwidth, whereas for hardware appliances the whole equipment has to be replaced from the company in order to increase the capacity.

The major PC manufacturers can support their products virtually anywhere in the world, including rapid on-site repair or replacement if the customer requires. Alternatively, in most major cities there will be several computer support companies who could also support such big-name hardware. In contrast, the support available for smaller manufacturers' equipment is often limited to return to base repair.

You can download the Nebero � Internet Management software, install it on a commodity PC or server and get it up and running in less than an hour!

It is for these reasons that most Nebero customers chose to use standard server or PC hardware. If they have a good Service Level Agreement for a particular make of computer then they will simply buy another familiar system.

Yes - but it only takes ten minutes and then you have a great security appliance that is configured and managed from any web browser. Zero knowledge of Linux or any of the underlying software components is needed.

The software can be installed from CD or from a USB memory device. Hardware detection is automatic. The installation procedure is basically:

• Boot the computer from the Nebero CD or a bootable USB device.
• Hit Enter when the main screen for Installing Nebero comes on the screen.
• Sit back while the files are copied to disk and the hardware is automatically detected.
• Follow the steps as guided on the easy installation interface on the screen.
• Enter the IP addresses of your external and internal LANs along with the appropriate DNS servers and hostname.
• Enter system passwords to control subsequent administrator access.
• Finished! Reboot the computer, type the default network address into your web browser's address bar and proceed to configure the system.