06/23/2003 — SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for S/390 and zSeries (31-bit) now certified for Oracle9i Database

SUSE Linux has proven itself once more as the leading platform for Oracle-based solutions on multiple hardware platforms. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 was at the top of the Oracle Application Standard Benchmark (OASB) -- as operating system in the database tier of both a cluster configuration and a single-server configuration.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 achieved the highest performance results in a HP server cluster configuration. In addition, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 achieved the highest Linux results in a single-server configuration with an IBM xSeries server.

SUSE also announced the certification of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for S/390 and zSeries (31-bit) for Oracle9i Database. The certification provides enterprise customers committed to deploying an extensive e-business infrastructure on IBM mainframes the flexibility to choose industry-leading Oracle technology on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for S/390 and zSeries.

Further information on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.

For information on Oracle products on Linux, please visit our Oracle on Linux websites.

Information on the results of Oracle Applications Standard Benchmark

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