Why Shifting blogging to Cobia site

Many peoples are shifting to Cobia site. I was anxious to know about this and trying to know about this shift. I found some benefits of this site which i would like to share with you.

The Cobiaâ„¢ Unified Network Platformâ„¢ is free software containing routing, firewall, DHCP, and core network and security services. These services are offered as plug-n-play modules

The Cobia platform is open source software and operates on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) x86 hardware. Cobia brings a wealth of benefits over traditional fixed appliances. Some of the benefits are listed below

Flexibility
You can implement the full Cobia platform or only the modules you require. Individual components can be deployed as needed.

Device and function consolidation
All systems and services are contained in a single software platform and centrally managed through one web-based console. The complete platform can be hosted on a dedicated, off-the-shelf x86 machine.

Ease of configuration
Cobia provides single-pane-of-glass access to all network systems, services, and functions. The interface has been designed to leverage module consolidation. Because the entire platform is run through a single interface, configuration and on-going administration are fast and easy.

Low cost of ownership
The base Cobia platform is offered as a free software download.

Reduced hardware expenditures
Because Cobia is installed on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, the expense of deploying multiple proprietary network and security appliances is eliminated.

Reduced network administration
Management, configuration, and monitoring of all modules are accomplished through a single web-based management console.
Extensibility Built from proven open-source networking applications, Cobia’s underlying code is available and accessible. Users are free to implement internally their own modifications and extensions.

Scalability
Cobia scales to networks up to 1000 end users. As needs grow, your Cobia implementation can be migrated to more powerful hosts without requiring reconfiguration. Additionally, through its multi-node management capabilities (scheduled for release mid-2007), a Cobia implementation can be divided among multiple hosts should performance requirements dictate isolating certain modules. The multi-node manager also allows multiple Cobia implementations to be managed through one console.

Embedded Security
The platform is being designed to include standard and advanced security applications, including firewall, intrusion detection, and VPN. The platform installs with its own hardened Linux OS.

Ease of upgrade and maintenance
Cobia upgrades are delivered as software updates that are downloaded and installed through a standardized process. Fork-lift upgrades are eliminated.

The Cobia platform is developed by StillSecure®, a company with deep networking and security expertise. As a developer of a successful line of network-based security solutions, StillSecure brings the experience and vision necessary to consolidate networking, security, VoIP, and next-generation applications into a Unified Network Platform™. StillSecure offers Cobia UNP and online forum-based support free of charge. StillSecure offers Cobia pre-installed on an appliance and commercial paid-for support options.

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