What I'd like to see in Centosplus is a rpm of Xen, that is stable and pre-tested with Centos and seamlessly changes the Centos Server/Workstation. I have tinkered with a knoppix 4 version with xen built into the kernel, but when it comes to the decision of building a XENized kernel and then daring to deploy on my sole web-server, my breath jams in my throat ;-(
In addition, I believe its time when Centos has a wiki which shows less experienced users like me, how to do something, posted by those who have attempted and done something with centos. Each of these wiki threads could end up becoming centos how-tos. Topics could range from installing Xen, GFS, hardening security, doing minimal installs, installing asterisk or other voip, plone, drupal or other CMS or blogs or even installing codecs for audio-video that don't come pre-installed.
In the enterprise, there's always a repungence to trying something untested or rather on your own, especially like less experienced users, especially those with shoe-string budget. The reassurance of walking on a well-trodden path with road-signs given to you, is a great plus in deciding to do something with Centos.
I agree, all these how-tos are out there, all one needs to do is Google and one would find N number of How-tos but most of time they refer to a different distribution and one has to go through the painful process of learning the pecularities of other linuses (linuxes ?) and adapting them to the one we use, namely Enterprise Linux or Centos.
Maybe its the effect of commerce but most of literature on the net is not adapted to enterprise linux, at least that's my experience...your milage may vary! I think Centos community leaders should look a little in this issue & debate and then maybe implement something around these lines. Enablement of Enterprise Applications around the stable Centos Core shuld be the path ahead.
Just my two rupees worth ;-) I belong to India, so can't give in US cents ;-)
With regards. Sanjay.