product description

IBM* and Novell® bring you an integrated stack for Linux*-based file and print and Web application and database servers for IBM System x* and BladeCenter*. This integrated stack, Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise, provides an enterprise-class file and print server through SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. It supports database and application server workloads through IBM's DB2 Express-C and IBM WebSphere* Application Server Community Edition, with customer support available through IBM. It also offers easy server integration in Microsoft* Windows* and Active Directory* environments through Centeris* Likewise*.

demonstration version

This download provides a preconfigured installation of the product for demonstration on VMware* Workstation v5.5. We also support running the demo system on the free VMware Player. The demo system will not work on a VMware GSX/ESX Server without modification. VMware provides a Virtual Machine Mobility Planning Guide on their support site to assist you in converting virtual machines from one VMware platform to another (no support is provided by Novell).

NOTE: This product is provided "as is" and is intended for evaluation with no technical support provided. Do not run it in a production environment.

key features

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with YaST setup utility for easy installation and configuration
  
  • First enterprise-class Linux built on the 2.6 kernel
  • Supported on all IBM hardware platforms
  • Industry-leading performance, scalability, and clustering capabilities for large-scale Linux deployments
  • Unmatched manageability through YaST and ZENworks®
  • Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4+ certification, the highest level of security and operations certification in the Linux market
  • Certified for Carrier Grade Linux
  • Comprehensive installation, updating, and monitoring services
  • Core open source functionality, support for third-party applications, and tools for delivering applications on Linux
    
• IBM DB2 Express-C with the option to use Apache and PHP
  
  • Full function relational database with no license cost
  • Installation and configuration in just minutes
  • Self-tuning, self-managing, self-configuring, and self-protecting capabilities
  • Designed for the deployment of information-on-demand solutions for small and medium-sized businesses
  • Scalable on demand; the full function DB2 Express-C, allowing seamless upgrades to other scalable DB2 Editions as your business grows
  • Configurable by business partners for transparent installation within their applications
  • Complementary products that integrate with and support DB2 Express-C, including IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition, as well as a wide range of business partner applications
    
• IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition built on open source Apache Geronimo for quick J2EE application development and deployment
  
  • Includes all the baseline components for you to develop and deploy your application quickly with no license cost
  • Integrated database support for IBM DB2 Express-C Edition and other database products
  • Easy-to-use administrative console technology preview for managing and monitoring the application server and related resources
  • Runtime customization saves system resources and improve performance
  • Apache Geronimo for support of J2EE* specifications
  • Small footprint that is easily embedded in the customer or ISV application stack
  • Eclipse plug-in support for creating, deploying, and debugging applications
    
• 1 year Centeris Likewise server license
  
  • Easy Linux management and integration with Active Directory

system requirements

IBM eServer System x combines entry-level affordability with server-class features to address the needs of small businesses. With System x, you can rely on a proven server that is easy to implement and deploy.

Supported IBM System x Servers:

This table assumes the following:

• 4 GB PC2-3200 DIMMs are available.
• Maximum internal hard disk and memory capacities might require the replacement of any standard hard drives or memory and the population of all hard disk bays and memory slots with the largest capacity supported drives available. When referring to variable speed CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and DVDs, actual playback speed will vary and is often less than the maximum possible.
• GB and TB = 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, respectively, when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity is less.
  

access to download and installation instructions

For information about accessing and downloading the demonstration version of the IBM and Novell Integrated Stack for Linux, see the Download and Installation Instructions page, or click the View link in the Download table at the top of this page.