IBM'S DB2 VERSION 8 OFFERS 438 NEW FEATURES.SuSE Linux A Linux distribution from the SuSE Linux division of Novell. Both consumer and enterprise versions are available, and the distribution includes several user interfaces. SuSE Linux comes with the Yet Another Setup Tool (YaST), which is used to install, configure and maintain the OS, as , Oakland, Calif., the international Open Source technology leader and solutions provider, has announced that the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is a Linux distribution supplied by Novell, targeted at the business market. It is targeted for servers, but can be installed on Desktop computers for testing as well. New versions are released at an interval of 18-24 months. (SLES (SuSE Linux Enterprise Server) See SuSE Linux. ) has proved itself as a powerful Linux platform for IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) `s DB2 Version 8 database software with SLES latest certification for DB2. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is the first distribution to be validated on all hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. supported by DB2 for Linux (including IBM zSeries IBM zSeries - IBM 370ESA mainframes) and validated to run DB2 Enterprise Server Edition. SuSE`s success story of enterprise products builds on the validated distributions, including SLES 7, SLES 8 on Intel 32 and 64 bit, and SLES 7 on zSeries (and SLES 8 on zSeries when available). SuSE Linux assures enterprise customers running database workloads in a tested Linux environment. SLES is a proven Enterprise Solution and one of the most secure, affordable and reliable operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. in the world. "IBM's DB2 database software is a leader in database scalability, reliability, multimedia extensibility, and Web enablement needed for the most demanding e-business applications," said Boris Nalbach, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. SuSE Linux AG. "This latest validation is proof of the successful cooperation between IBM and SuSE and our determination to deliver Linux-based Enterprise Solutions for the data center." "IBM is committed to support the efforts of SuSE and UnitedLinux partners to enhance the scalability and reliability of Linux for the enterprise," said Lauren Flaherty, vice president of marketing, IBM Data Management Solutions. "The combination of DB2 and SuSE Linux enables enterprise customers to easily deploy both products right out of the box, delivering a powerful solution that generates a quick return on investment and lowers the total of cost of computing." With 2400 employees and an annual turnover of 360 million Euro, Triaton is one of Germany's biggest producer-independent system sellers. Triaton uses the combination of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server with DB2. "We adapt the multi-platform and scalability database to different client needs within the data-warehouse field," explained Wolfgang Schlippes-Thiede, Operational manager, Applications & Databases at Triaton. "Depending on the client's needs, we use the DB2 and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server on smaller IA32 and IA64 server as well as on IBM mainframe IBM mainframes, though perceived as synonymous with mainframe computers in general due to their marketshare, are now technically and specifically IBM's line of business computers that can all trace their design evolution to the IBM System/360. S/390 or zSeries. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server offers an attractive price as well as a reliable platform that is supported by the majority of hardware and software manufacturers. SuSE ensures operational reliability and investment security for us and our clients." IBM's DB2 Version 8 offers customers 438 new features including new self-managing capabilities, breakthrough performance and business intelligence features and unprecedented high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. functionality. IBM and SuSE collaborate and execute on hundreds of tests within IBM's DB2 for Linux Validation Program to harden the Linux kernel The nucleus of the Linux operating system. The Linux kernel, which was developed by Linus Torvalds, was integrated with software from the GNU Project and other sources to create the actual Linux operating system. See Linux, GNU/Linux and kernel. . IBM's validation program highlights the company's commitment to the Linux community, providing a comprehensive test environment to deliver real-world value with Linux technology. For more information on IBM's DB2 for Linux Validation Program, visit http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/validate. The SuSE Linux Enterprise Server SuSE Linux Enterprise Server comes with an unprecedented full-service offer of unmatched quality. Release cycles of one year guarantee long term planning security. Combined with the ongoing system development and integrated maintenance of the respective release for a period adapted to customer needs, SuSE ensures investment security, thus meeting the IT requirements of medium-scale businesses as well as large-scale enterprise computing. The integrated maintenance makes sure that SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is always in an up-to-date, stable, and tested state. Within the scope of the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server maintenance, SuSE delivers all required patches, fixes and updates in a tested, quality-assured, and well-documented state. This makes sure that the operating system basis SuSE Linux is always as secure and powerful as on the day it was first installed. About SuSE Linux SuSE Linux is the international technology leader and solutions provider in Open Source operating system software. SuSE's unique expertise in Linux and its largest worldwide development team dedicated to Open Source software has contributed to the recognition of SuSE as the most complete Linux solution available today. SuSE Linux is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. focused entirely on supporting the Linux community and Open Source development. For more information, visit http://www.suse.com or http://www.suse.de/en or call 650/344-4944, ext. 105. |
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