SUSE Linux Offers Server Version for Professional Users
During today's press conference at CeBIT trade show in Hanover, Germany, SUSE Linux, the
international technology leader and provider of Open Source
solutions, presented the new product SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. The continuing maintenance services provided by the
manufacturer ensure a maximum level of security and stability.
Oakland, CA 03/29/2001 Today, SUSE Linux, the
international technology leader and provider of Open Source
solutions, presented the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server at CeBIT in
Hanover, Germany. The continuing maintenance services provided by the
manufacturer ensure a maximum level of security and stability.
"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" from Europe's leading Linux specialist is
an operating system streamlined for the utilization in servers. The
operating system basis is optimized for security and stability and
comprises all relevant server services. "SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" is
a reliable platform for e-mail and Internet services as well as for the
implementation of file and print services in heterogeneous environments
(UNIX, Windows 9x/NT/2000, Novell Netware, MacOS). Since it is extremely
failsafe, "SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" is the application server of
choice even for mission-critical applications.
"Robustness, scalability, and comprehensive network capabilities are the
main pillars of SUSE Linux, which has demonstrated its potential during
the past nine years," said Roland Dyroff, CEO, SUSE Linux AG. "Already
established in the lower and medium server segments, Linux operates in
a reliable and failsafe manner in department and web servers of
countless companies in various sectors."
"Due to its open interfaces, SUSE Linux meets all technical requirements
to be an expandable, future-oriented, and cost-efficient platform for
e-commerce solutions. On a global scale, SUSE Linux is the operating
system with the most comprehensive support for different hardware
architectures, making it the predestined choice for the consolidation of
complex server structures," added Dirk Hohndel, CTO SUSE Linux AG.
"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" is the final result of SUSEs
diversification of its Linux products targeting different audiences,
which began within the last six months. With "SUSE Linux Personal", the
company succeeded in introducing Linux to individual users who have not
used Linux before. The expanded scope of "SUSE Linux Professional" created
enthusiasm among the traditional customer group of technically inclined
users.
"The combination of Compaq ProLiant servers and SUSE Linux constitutes
the ideal platform for companies with stringent performance, stability,
and availability requirements. This server operating system is
especially suitable for intensive computing applications, which are
often the basis for mission-critical applications in the industry. Our
long-standing strong partnership will satisfy the needs of even the most
demanding customers," explains Peter Mark Droste, Chairman of the Board
of Directors, Compaq Computer GmbH.
SUSE Guarantees Stability and Security
Today Linux continues to be the fastest-growing operating system for
servers, thereby sustaining the trend of the past two years. According to
the latest figures provided by the International Data Corporation (IDC),
in 2000 Linux constituted 27 percent of the server operating systems,
representing a sales increase of 24 percent over 1999.
With an increasing number of commercial applications, more and more
companies decide to utilize Linux even in complex, mission-critical
applications. In order to ensure maximum security and stability as the
basis for smooth operation, SUSE offers customer-specific maintenance
services: the customer documents his company's hardware equipment,
the server services and the applications. Subsequently, SUSE selects
updates and security patches relevant for the customer and informs him
about the availability on the SUSE FTP server.
"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" will be available starting mid-April and
will be delivered on three CDs accompanied by a 300-page manual. The price
of 198 Euro + VAT includes 30 days of installation support (for one
computer). The charges for the maintenance support (per computer)
amounts to a quarterly sum of 180 Euro + VAT. "SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server" can be obtained directly from the manufacturer or from qualified
software retailers.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. is a leading provider of information solutions that deliver secure identity management (Novell® Nsure™), Web application development (Novell exteNd™) and cross-platform networking services (Novell Nterprise™), all supported by strategic consulting and professional services (Novell NgageSM). Active in the open source community with its Ximian and SUSE Linux brands, Novell is firmly committed to open source and offers comprehensive Linux products and services for the enterprise, from the desktop to the server. Novell's vision of one Net - a world without information boundaries - helps customers realize the value of their information securely and economically. For more information, call Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272) or visit http://www.novell.com. Press should visit http://www.novell.com/pressroom.
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