SuSE Linux Enterprise Server validated for running the latest version of IBM DB2 database software

Nuremberg 05 November 2002 The SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) has proved itself as a powerful Linux platform for IBM's DB2 Version 8 database software with SLES latest certification for DB2. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is the first distribution to be validated on all hardware platforms supported by DB2 for Linux including IBM zSeries mainframes, and validated to run DB2 Enterprise Server Edition.

SuSE's success story of enterprise products builds on the validated distributions, including SLES 7, SLES 8 on Intel 32 and 64 bit, and SLES 7 on zSeries, and SLES 8 on zSeries when available. SuSE Linux assures enterprise customers running database workloads in a tested Linux environment. SLES is a proven Enterprise Solution and one of the most secure, affordable and reliable operating systems in the world.

"IBM's DB2 database software is a leader in database scalability, reliability, multimedia extensibility, and Web enablement needed for the most demanding e-business applications", stated Boris Nalbach, CTO of SuSE Linux AG. "This latest validation is proof of the successful co-operation between IBM and SuSE and our determination to deliver Linux-based Enterprise Solutions for the data centre."

"IBM is committed to support the efforts of SuSE and UnitedLinux partners to enhance the scalability and reliability of Linux for the enterprise", stated Lauren Flaherty, vice president of marketing, IBM Data Management Solutions. "The combination of DB2 and SuSE Linux enables enterprise customers to easily deploy both products right out of the box, delivering a powerful solution that generates a quick return on investment and lowers the total of cost of computing."

With 2400 employees and an annual turnover of 360 million Euro, Triaton is one of Germany's biggest producer-independent system sellers. Triaton uses the combination of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server with DB2. "We adapt the multi-platform and scalability database to different client needs within the data-warehouse field", explained Wolfgang Schlippes-Thiede, Operational manager, Applications and Databases at Triaton. "Depending on the client's needs, we use the DB2 and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server on smaller IA32 and IA64 server as well as on IBM mainframe S/390 or zSeries. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server offers an attractive price as well as a reliable platform that is supported by the majority of hardware and software manufacturers. SuSE ensures operational reliability and investment security for us and our clients."

IBM's DB2 Version 8 offers customers 438 new features including new self-managing capabilities, breakthrough performance, business intelligence features and unprecedented high availability functionality. IBM and SuSE collaborate and execute on hundreds of tests within IBM's DB2 for Linux Validation Program to harden the Linux kernel. IBM's validation programme highlights the company's commitment to the Linux community, providing a comprehensive test environment to deliver real world value with Linux technology.

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