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Make the Move from UNIX to Linux

Enterprise Deployments

Considerable savings are compelling many organizations to move from UNIX to Linux. Most of these companies complete their migrations during major IT milestones, switching platforms as they upgrade hardware or key software, or when they renew maintenance. So, how exactly are these businesses using Linux? Just as they used UNIX-to support infrastructure services, enterprise applications and mission-critical databases throughout the organization.

Linux Deployment in the Enterprise

Client and End-User Devices

Client and End-User Devices

Infrastructure and Edge Servers

Infrastructure and Edge Servers
  • Proxy
  • VPN & Firewall
  • Directory
  • File/Print
  • Web
  • Email
  • NAS

Business Application Servers

Business Application Servers
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Human Resources

Enterprise Database Servers

Enterprise Database Servers
  • Database
  • Data Warehouse
  • OLTP/OLAP

Novell: The Right Choice for Linux

However you choose to deploy Linux in your enterprise, you need a Linux vendor you can rely on. The optimal vendor will deliver all of the following:

  • An enterprise-ready Linux distribution that supports complex high-end applications
  • Value-added software to simplify Linux deployment and management
  • A comprehensive support ecosystem-including technical support, consulting, training, certification, partnerships and legal protection-to support you before, during and after migration

Novell is the vendor that best meets these criteria, combining the world's most advanced Linux technology with more than 20 years' experience in enterprise-ready software, support and services. Novell is the clear choice to help you reap the benefits of open source computing and expand your use of Linux.

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