SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IBM eServer iSeries and pSeries

IBM's eServer line with SuSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system provide customers a superlative combination of systems and service at an unbeatable total cost of ownership level. A uniform server strategy ensures the interoperability of diverse systems in a heterogeneous IT environment and reduces administration expenses. At the same time, it results in savings in the areas of development, training, and acquisition of new software products.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 provides an operating system basis optimised for stability and security, with all server services relevant in Linux, enabling the implementation of e-mail, Internet, and application services as well as file and print services in heterogeneous networks. Mission-critical applications such as the management of large data pools and complex e-commerce transactions especially benefit from the high performance of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7. Being certified and validated for enterprise applications, e.g. mySAP.com, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server offers customers unparalleled compatibility and value.

In contrast to conventional Linux versions, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is a business-optimised operating system that is actively maintained by SuSE for a guaranteed period of at least 2 years. During this period, SuSE provides relevant improvements in the form of certified upgrades and makes sure that system interfaces remain unchanged. Accordingly, uninterrupted server operation is guaranteed even after the installation of enhanced upgrade versions. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server incorporates powerful version management that allows stable system management, thus ensuring investment security.

With the Linux Kernel 2.4.13, SuSE Linux is the first company to present a 64-Bit Kernel for iSeries and pSeries. Thus, with more than 4 GB supported RAM, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server now enters a sphere, which was previously reserved for commercial Unix variants only. Supporting all 64-bit IBM eServer hardware platforms, the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is the most advanced enterprise Linux computing system today.

Application developers will be pleased to receive the enclosed "IBM Java 2 (version 1.3.0) Developer Kit for Linux", which has been certified for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for iSeries and pSeries. This package is a complete kit of development tools and a run time test environment for the development of Java applications.

The Logical Volume Manager, three Journaling File Systems (ReiserFS, JFS, Ext3) and Large File System Support comprise part of the package that forms the optimum platform for mission- critical enterprise computing.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for iSeries and pSeries contains two CDs, two manuals, and comes with a developer's edition with more than 1,300 applications on 5 CDs. The product price includes 30 days of installation support and system maintenance for 12 months. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for iSeries and pSeries can now be obtained from SuSE Linux Partners.