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| caption = Zentyal Dashboard
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| developer = [https://www.zentyal.com/ Zentyal S.L.] (previously ''eBox Technologies S.L.'')
| developer = [https://www.zentyal.com/ Zentyal S.L.] (previously ''eBox Technologies S.L.'')
| family = [[Unix-like]]
| family =[[Unix-like]]: [[Linux]]
| working state = Current
| working state = Current
| source model = [[Open-source software|Open source]]
| source model = [[Open-source software|Open source]]
| released = {{Start date and age|2009|07|15}}
| released = {{Start date and age|2009|07|15}}
| latest release version = {{wikidata|property|preferred|reference|edit|Q191297|P348}}
| latest release version = 6.1<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zentyal.com/news/zentyal-server-6-1-commercial-now-available/|title=Zentyal Server 6.1 Commercial Now Available|website=zentyal.com|publisher=Zentyal S.L.|date=2019-12-12|accessdate=2020-01-13}}</ref>
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2019|12|12}}
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|{{wikidata|qualifier|preferred|single|Q191297|P348|P577}}}}
| language = [[English language|English]] (partially translated in 27 languages)
| language = [[English language|English]] (partially translated in 27 languages)
| update model = [[Advanced Packaging Tool|APT]] (Web front-end available through ebox-software)
| update model = [[Advanced Packaging Tool|APT]] (Web front-end available through ebox-software)
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'''Zentyal''' (previously known as '''eBox Platform'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zentyal.com/press/ebox-platform-changes-name-to-zentyal/|title=Press Release: eBox Platform Changes Name To Zentyal|date=2010-08-19|website=Zentyal.com|publisher=Zentyal S.L.|accessdate=2018-08-30}}</ref>) is an [[Open-source software|open source]] [[email]] and [[groupware]] solution based on [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] Linux.<ref>[http://linuxbsdos.com/2010/09/06/zentyal-2-0-review/ Zentyal 2.0 review | LinuxBSDos.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/11/18/zentyal_review/ A young and pretty Linux server OS that takes a bit of work · The Register]</ref><ref>[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20121022#feature DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 479, 22 October 2012]</ref><ref>[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20140113#zentyal DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 541, 13 January 2014]</ref>
<ref name=":1" />'''Zentyal''' (previously known as '''eBox Platform'''<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.zentyal.com/press/ebox-platform-changes-name-to-zentyal/|title=Press Release: eBox Platform Changes Name To Zentyal|date=2010-08-19|website=Zentyal.com|publisher=Zentyal S.L.|access-date=2018-08-30}}</ref>) is a [[Open-source software|open source]] [[email]] and [[groupware]] solution based on [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] Linux.<ref>[http://linuxbsdos.com/2010/09/06/zentyal-2-0-review/ Zentyal 2.0 review | LinuxBSDos.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/11/18/zentyal_review/ A young and pretty Linux server OS that takes a bit of work · The Register]</ref><ref name=":1">[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20121022#feature DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 479, 22 October 2012]</ref><ref>[https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20140113#zentyal DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 541, 13 January 2014]</ref> The latest release (Zentyal Server 8.0 Development) took place on February 26, 2024. <ref>{{Cite web |[email protected] |date=2024-02-26 |title=Zentyal Server 8.0 Development Now Available |url=https://zentyal.com/news/zentyal-server-8-0-development-now-available/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Zentyal Linux Server |language=en-US}}</ref>


Zentyal used to implement [[Microsoft Exchange Server]] protocols on top of standard open source components (such as [[Dovecot (software)|Dovecot]], [[Postfix (software)|Postfix]], [[Samba (software)|Samba]], etc.) in order to provide native compatibility with Microsoft Outlook clients. As of release 5, Zentyal has dropped native compatibility with [[Microsoft Outlook]] using the [[Messaging Application Programming Interface|MAPI]] protocol via OpenChange, due to unspecified issues<ref>http://www.zentyal.org/2016/11/zentyal-announces-zentyal-server-5-0-major-new-linux-small-business-server-release/</ref>. The OpenChange project was discontinued in December 2015.
Zentyal implements the [[Microsoft Exchange Server]] protocols on top of standard open source components (such as [[Dovecot (software)|Dovecot]], [[Postfix (software)|Postfix]], [[Samba (software)|Samba]], etc.) in order to provide native compatibility with Microsoft Outlook clients. As of release 5, Zentyal has dropped native compatibility with [[Microsoft Outlook]] using the [[Messaging Application Programming Interface|MAPI]] protocol via OpenChange, due to unspecified issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zentyal.org/2016/11/zentyal-announces-zentyal-server-5-0-major-new-linux-small-business-server-release/|title=Zentyal announces Zentyal Server 5.0, major new Linux Small Business Server release|date=29 November 2016}}</ref> The OpenChange project was discontinued in December 2015.


The email and groupware protocols supported by Zentyal are [[ActiveSync]], [[Simple Mail Transfer Protocol|SMTP]], [[Post Office Protocol|POP]], [[Internet Message Access Protocol|IMAP]], [[CalDAV]], [[CardDAV]] and [[Active Directory]].
The email and groupware protocols supported by Zentyal are [[ActiveSync]], [[Simple Mail Transfer Protocol|SMTP]], [[Post Office Protocol|POP]], [[Internet Message Access Protocol|IMAP]], [[CalDAV]], [[CardDAV]] and [[Active Directory]].


Zentyal is distributed in two packages: Zentyal Server for [[Small and medium-sized enterprises|SMBs]] and Zentyal Cloud for [[Internet hosting service|hosting providers]]. Zentyal Server has a development edition that is freely downloadable and its source code is available under terms of the [[GNU General Public License]].
Zentyal is distributed in two packages: Zentyal Server for [[Small and medium-sized enterprises|SMBs]] and Zentyal Cloud for [[Internet hosting service|hosting providers]]. Zentyal Server has a development edition that is freely downloadable and its source code is available under terms of the [[GNU General Public License]].

== Main features of Zentyal Server ==
* Native compatibility with Microsoft® Exchange Server Protocols (before release 5)
* Support for Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010 (before release 5)
* Native compatibility with [[Microsoft Active Directory]]® 2008, 2008R2, 2012
* Email, calendars, contacts
* Synchronization with mobile devices (ActiveSync® support)
* Antivirus and antispam
* Packaged in an [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]]-based server, providing [[Windows domain|domain]] and [[Directory service|directory]], basic [[Computer network|networking]] and [[firewall (computing)|firewall]] services


== Protocols Plugfest ==
== Protocols Plugfest ==
In May 2015, Zentyal organized with Microsoft's sponsorship the first Protocols Plugfest in Europe,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zentyal.com/news/industry-leaders-confirmed-as-new-speakers-for-protocols-plugfest-europe/|title=Industry Leaders confirmed as new speakers for Protocols Plugfest Europe|date=2015-02-18|accessdate=2020-01-13}}</ref> aimed at open source communities and technology companies to present, test and discuss technical issues and content around open protocols and interoperability.
In May 2015, Zentyal organized with Microsoft's sponsorship the first Protocols Plugfest in Europe,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zentyal.com/news/industry-leaders-confirmed-as-new-speakers-for-protocols-plugfest-europe/|title=Industry Leaders confirmed as new speakers for Protocols Plugfest Europe|date=2015-02-18|access-date=2020-01-13}}</ref> aimed at open source communities and technology companies to present, test and discuss technical issues and content around open protocols and interoperability.

== Bankruptcy and trial ==
In 2016 Zentyal S.L. filed for bankruptcy. In 2019 Zentyal CEO, Ignacio Correas, was found guilty of funds embezzlement.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Condenan a prisión a dos ejecutivos de una empresa de Zaragoza por administración desleal
| url = https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/aragon/zaragoza/2019/02/06/audiencia-zaragoza-condena-dos-ejecutivos-empresa-zentyal-administracion-desleal-1291185-2261126.html
| date = 2019-02-06
| access-date = 2021-06-30}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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* "[https://zentyal.com/news/zentyal-server-8-0-development-now-available/ Zentyal Server 8.0 Development Now Available]". February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024


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Latest revision as of 12:04, 22 September 2024

Zentyal
Screenshot of the Zentyal Dashboard, Mail section
Zentyal Dashboard
DeveloperZentyal S.L. (previously eBox Technologies S.L.)
OS familyUnix-like: Linux
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Initial releaseJuly 15, 2009; 15 years ago (2009-07-15)
Latest release8.0[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 26 February 2024; 6 months ago (26 February 2024)
Repository
Available inEnglish (partially translated in 27 languages)
Update methodAPT (Web front-end available through ebox-software)
Package managerdpkg
Platformsamd64 (x86-64)
Default
user interface		Web user interface
LicenseGPL
Official websitewww.zentyal.com

[2]Zentyal (previously known as eBox Platform[3]) is a open source email and groupware solution based on Ubuntu Linux.[4][5][2][6] The latest release (Zentyal Server 8.0 Development) took place on February 26, 2024. [7]

Zentyal implements the Microsoft Exchange Server protocols on top of standard open source components (such as Dovecot, Postfix, Samba, etc.) in order to provide native compatibility with Microsoft Outlook clients. As of release 5, Zentyal has dropped native compatibility with Microsoft Outlook using the MAPI protocol via OpenChange, due to unspecified issues.[8] The OpenChange project was discontinued in December 2015.

The email and groupware protocols supported by Zentyal are ActiveSync, SMTP, POP, IMAP, CalDAV, CardDAV and Active Directory.

Zentyal is distributed in two packages: Zentyal Server for SMBs and Zentyal Cloud for hosting providers. Zentyal Server has a development edition that is freely downloadable and its source code is available under terms of the GNU General Public License.

Protocols Plugfest

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In May 2015, Zentyal organized with Microsoft's sponsorship the first Protocols Plugfest in Europe,[9] aimed at open source communities and technology companies to present, test and discuss technical issues and content around open protocols and interoperability.

Bankruptcy and trial

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In 2016 Zentyal S.L. filed for bankruptcy. In 2019 Zentyal CEO, Ignacio Correas, was found guilty of funds embezzlement.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Zentyal 8.0 Announcement". 26 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 479, 22 October 2012
  3. ^ "Press Release: eBox Platform Changes Name To Zentyal". Zentyal.com. Zentyal S.L. 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  4. ^ Zentyal 2.0 review | LinuxBSDos.com
  5. ^ A young and pretty Linux server OS that takes a bit of work · The Register
  6. ^ DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 541, 13 January 2014
  7. ^ [email protected] (2024-02-26). "Zentyal Server 8.0 Development Now Available". Zentyal Linux Server. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  8. ^ "Zentyal announces Zentyal Server 5.0, major new Linux Small Business Server release". 29 November 2016.
  9. ^ "Industry Leaders confirmed as new speakers for Protocols Plugfest Europe". 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
  10. ^ "Condenan a prisión a dos ejecutivos de una empresa de Zaragoza por administración desleal". 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
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