 "VMware, Novell Deliver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server For VMware")
VMworld 2010, VMware and Novell have announced the general availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware. The solution is designed to reduce IT complexity and accelerate the customer evolution to a fully virtualised datacentre.
With SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware, customers who purchase a VMware vSphere license and subscription also receive a subscription for patches and updates to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware at no additional cost. Additionally, VMware will offer the option to purchase technical support services for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware for a seamless support experience available directly and through its network of solution provider partners. This solution benefits customers by reducing the cost and complexity of deploying and maintaining an enterprise operating system running on VMware vSphere.
“This unique partnership gives VMware and Novell customers a simplified and lower-cost way to virtualise and manage their IT environments, from the data center to fully virtualised datacentres,” said Joe Wagner, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Alliances, Novell. “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is the logical choice for VMware customers deploying and managing Linux within their enterprise. This agreement is also a strong validation of Novell’s strategy to lead in the intelligent workload management market.”
“VMware vSphere delivers unique capabilities, performance and reliability that enable our customers to virtualise even the most demanding and mission-critical applications,” said Raghu Raghuram, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Virtualisation and Cloud Platforms, VMware. “With SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware, we provide customers a proven enterprise Linux operating platform with subscription to patches and updates at no additional cost, improving their ability to complete the transformation of their data center into a private cloud while further increasing their return on investment.”