WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell today
announced SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for SAP® applications,
which, for the first time, allows customers to run all SAP
applications on the latest version of the industry's most
interoperable, reliable and secure computing platform. With this
release, customers can now consolidate all their SAP applications
onto a single, reliable, SAP-certified and validated Linux*
platform, optimized for physical and virtual mission-critical SAP
software solutions, including appliances. As a result, SAP
customers and partners benefit from faster installation, improved
performance, lower total cost of ownership and additional
enterprise support services for SAP applications and SUSE Linux
Enterprise.
"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a proven operating system that
offers immediate time-to-value for our customers and partners,"
said Sanjay Katyal, vice president,
Business Development and Strategic Alliances, Global Ecosystem
& Channels, SAP AG. "These new optimizations bring SAP
customers a simpler and lower-cost way to run SAP applications on
Linux, with automated installation capabilities and full support
for SAP's in-memory solutions."
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications is the most
recent milestone in the close collaboration between Novell and SAP
AG (NYSE: SAP). Responding to the mission-critical requirements of
today's data centers, Novell and SAP have worked to continuously
optimize and validate SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP applications.
It is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to deploy SAP
software solutions including SAP Business Suite software, SAP
Business All-in-One solutions, the SAP NetWeaver® Enterprise Search
application, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse Accelerator (SAP
NetWeaver BW Accelerator) software and SAP BusinessObjects™
Explorer software. In addition, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is the
only commercial Linux distribution that is certified for deployment
with SAP hardware and software-based appliances.
"Today's news demonstrates Novell's on-going commitment
to provide the industry's most reliable and
performance-optimized Linux platform for SAP mission-critical
workloads," said Joe Wagner, senior
vice president and general manager of Global Alliances at Novell.
"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is the best
solution for SAP customers implementing new SAP workloads, moving
from more expensive UNIX to more cost-effective Linux
environments, and migrating from less optimal Linux
environments. Novell is delighted with the recent
achievements of our partnership with SAP – together we
have been able to provide our joint customers
exceptional value."
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications
Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1, SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server for SAP applications offers an integrated and
automated installation workflow for the complete software solution
stack, support for large in-memory databases, a dedicated SAP
update channel and integrated high availability and extended
service pack overlap support.
Additional features include:
- Faster Installation to accelerate time to results. The
ability to install and deploy both application and operating system
within hours, rather than days or weeks. Also included is an
installation framework that enables an integrated, unattended and
automated installation process with interfaces which allow
integration of third-party components.
- Built-in Business Continuity to protect critical
business operations. With the SUSE Linux Enterprise High
Availability Extension and robust high-availability clustering
capabilities, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications is
able to maintain business continuity, protect data integrity and
reduce unplanned downtime for mission-critical Linux
workloads.
- Maximized Support to lower cost of operations and
ongoing maintenance, with the 18-month window to upgrade versus the
standard six month window, offered by the Extended Service Pack
Overlap Support options. The solution also includes a flexible
interface that allows easy enablement of SAP components.
Industry Support
More independent software vendor (ISV) applications are
certified and supported on SUSE Enterprise Linux Servers than any
other enterprise Linux software platform. With SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server for SAP applications, ISVs can offer solutions
that are optimized for all SAP workloads, providing unique features
and services at a much lower price-point for the customer compared
to other Linux vendors.
"Fujitsu and Novell have a long heritage of working together to
deliver innovative IT infrastructure solutions for SAP
applications. With SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP
applications, Novell continues to differentiate itself in the SAP
marketplace by offering the most in-demand technologies and
building a strong partner ecosystem," said Rolf Strotmann, vice president of Enterprise
Server and Software at Fujitsu Technology Solutions. "Fujitsu can
maximize its customers' technology investments by making these
available on an optimized Linux platform."
"IBM System x, Novell and SAP have a long history of technical
innovation and collaboration," said Bob
Galush, vice president, IBM System x High Volume Servers and
Options. "Jointly, IBM, SAP and Novell have teamed to bring IBM
System x and BladeCenter-based solutions to market. The addition of
this latest release of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP
applications is another milestone in our partnership. This offering
enables our joint customers to take advantage of industry-leading
System x and BladeCenter servers that are a SAP-certified platform
optimized for mission-critical SAP software solutions."
Availability
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications is available
now. For more details please visit
http://www.novell.com/products/sles-for-sap.html.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL), a leader in intelligent workload
management, helps organizations securely deliver and manage
computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing
environments. We help customers reduce the cost, complexity, and
risk associated with their IT systems through our solutions for
identity and security, systems management, collaboration and
Linux-based operating platforms. With our infrastructure software
and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell integrates mixed IT
environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For
more information, visit www.novell.com.
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