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Partners Embrace Oracle Unbreakable Linux Support Program
August 2008 by Marc Jacob
Further demonstrating its commitment to support, promote and advance Linux in the enterprise, Oracle announced continued momentum across its Linux partner ecosystem with new partners adopting the Oracle® Unbreakable Linux Support Program, by certifying with Oracle Enterprise Linux and participating in the Oracle Validated Configurations testing program.
In addition, Oracle announced an enhanced Linux partner program provided through the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN). A contributor to the Linux community since 1998, Oracle has a long-standing history of delivering technology innovations to the Linux community. Oracle’s continued Linux advancements help customers modernize and automate their data centers, while lowering IT costs.
Partners can support their applications on Oracle Enterprise Linux because Oracle Enterprise Linux is fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Available as a free download, Oracle Enterprise Linux can also be freely distributed, enabling partners to easily create low-cost solutions for their users (terms, conditions and restrictions may apply).
New partners and certifications in the Oracle Unbreakable Linux Support Program include: 3PAR, ActiveState, Bakbone, FalconStor, Likewise Software, Mellanox Technologies, SGI, SteelEye Technology, Inc., Quest Software, Tripwire, TeamQuest, Trusted Computer Solutions, Voltaire, Zeus and Zmanda.
Oracle Validated Configurations provide pre-tested, validated architectures — including software, hardware, storage, and network components — along with documented best practices, enabling easier, faster and more cost-effective deployment of Linux solutions.
Oracle and partners now provide more than 100 Validated Configurations to help users deploy Linux faster and more seamlessly.
Members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork can now join the Oracle Unbreakable Linux Product Focus Area on the OPN portal and align themselves with the Linux opportunities offered. Previously housed within the Database Product Focus Area on OPN, partner interest in Oracle Unbreakable Linux has accelerated the move to offer a specific Product Focus Area for partners to join. Through this alignment, partners can now also embed Oracle Enterprise Linux and offer enterprise-quality support to customers. Oracle Unbreakable Linux accelerates the Linux market opportunity for partners and helps lower their cost of bringing high quality, fully supported, solutions to users. Other Oracle Unbreakable Linux opportunities available to partners include:
• Resell Oracle Unbreakable Linux support
• Certify applications on Oracle Enterprise Linux
• Access best practices via the Oracle Validated Configurations Program
• Order Enterprise Linux development support
• Promote their Linux offerings in the Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalog
• Leverage joint marketing opportunities
