Novell and SAP Collaborate to Optimize Customers' SUSE Linux-Based SAP® Application Deployments

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications simplifies and enhances scalability for high-performance computing

Novell today announced, in cooperation with SAP AG, the immediate availability of an optimized solution for customers running SAP® applications on SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server. Developed, tested and validated by SAP and Novell, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications helps SAP customers reduce the complexity of their application deployments as well as installation time and costs.

The solution is a highly-reliable and secure operating platform that simplifies both physical and virtual deployments of SAP solutions, including the SAP NetWeaver® Enterprise Search application, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse Accelerator (SAP NetWeaver BW accelerator) software, SAP BusinessObjects™ Explorer software, and SAP's emerging in-memory platform. Through this solution, SAP continues its commitment to deliver support for open source solutions.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications is the latest result of a close collaboration between Novell and SAP (see previous announcement: "Novell and SAP Deepen Relationship to Enable Customers of All Sizes to Run, Manage and Secure Mission-Critical Operations on Linux"). This new solution is designed to enhance ease of deployment and management of SAP's industry-leading, mission-critical enterprise applications running on Novell's flagship operating system. SAP has recommended SUSE Linux Enterprise and has co-developed offerings with Novell for use with SAP Business Suite applications and the SAP Business All-in-One solution for small businesses and midsize companies.

"SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications continues the tradition of close cooperation between Novell and SAP, which has resulted in solutions that improve the reliability and ease of management of SAP applications on Linux," said Joe Wagner, senior vice president and general manager of Global Alliances at Novell.

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