From:	 mfinnie@suse.de (Michaela Finnie)
To:	 lwn@lwn.net
Subject: "SuSE Linux Presents Enhanced Database Solution for Enterprise Applications"
Date:	 Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:41:23 +0200 (CEST)

SuSE Linux Presents Enhanced Database Solution for Enterprise Applications

IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.2 and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server = SuSE Linux
Database Server

Nuremberg, GERMANY, August 29th, 2001 - Today, SuSE Linux, the international 
technology leader and solutions provider in open source, announced that SuSE Linux 
Database Server combines the operating system platform of SuSE Linux Enterprise 
Server with IBM's DB2 Database to form a complete solution for professional users. 
In mid September, SuSE Linux will present an updated version of the solution package.

The SuSE Linux Database Server joins the stability and security of SuSE
Linux Enterprise Server with the performance and reliability of DB2. Similar
to SuSE Linux, DB2 also supports the widest variety of hardware
architectures. This combination is ideal for the implementation of very
large databases on various hardware architectures, as well as for data
exchange between a variety of platforms.

"We're very excited that SuSE has selected DB2 as the database of choice for
its customers," said Jim Kelly, vice president of marketing, IBM Data
Management Solutions. "DB2 is an increasingly popular choice for
business-critical applications, as it provides the greatest scalability of
any database running on Linux today. With SuSE, this is another opportunity
for customers to continue to benefit from IBM's expertise with
Linux."

Gmünder ErsatzKasse (GEK), one of Germany's largest national health
insurance companies, is one of the many users of SuSE Linux Database Server.
GEK currently maintains the customer data of 1.4 million insurants in an IBM
DB2 Database on S/390 mainframe system from IBM. Two SuSE Linux Database
Servers with DB2 Universal Database Workgroup Edition (UDB) on Compaq
hardware make these data available for registered users on the Internet
portal myGEK. Expressing his confidence, myGEK project manager Clemens
Weller remarked: "Running severe security tests, our IT environment passed
brilliantly. SuSE Linux as a stable, reliable, and secure operating system
in connection with the IBM DB2 database solution was the right decision."

As the core foundation of high-profile e-commerce, CRM- (Customer
Relationship Management), BI- (Business Intelligence) and ERP applications
(Enterprise Resource Planning) the SuSE Linux Database Server offers a
scalable architecture for customers that want to expand the infrastructure
as their business grows. Additionally, DB2, which supports small PC
databases to terabyte-scale data warehouses, ensures maximum flexibility.

IBM's DB2 supports all common Internet standards, as well as data types such
as images, videos, audio files and text documents. Tight integration with
WebSphere, the new XML Extender, and integrated Java support facilitate the
deployment of e-business applications. DB2 Net SearchExtender accelerates
the process of searching text data for words, sentences, fuzzy matches, and
allows use of wildcards. Thus, employees have quick access to central
company information even when on the road.

*** Double Choice: Workgroup Edition or Internet Edition

Apart from SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, the "Workgroup Edition" of SuSE
Linux Database Server comes with a multiple-workstation version of the DB2
database for applications and data that are jointly used by a workgroup or
department over a PC-based LAN. The "Internet Edition" delivers stored
information available to an unlimited number of users over the Internet. The
respective Open Source and Linux program packages were specifically adapted
and optimized for operation with IBM's DB2.

*** Scope of Delivery - Workgroup Edition

 - 1 SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
 - DB2 Universal Database Workgroup Edition
   (1 "Administration Client" license)
 - 30 days of installation and configuration support
 - 12 months of maintenance support (security patches for SuSE Linux
   Enterprise Server, the latest fix packs for DB2 Universal Database 7.2,
   including support for installing the maintenance CDs)

Recommended retail price: EUR 1.690,00+ VAT

*** Scope of Delivery - Internet Edition

 - 1 SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
 - DB2 Universal Database Internet Edition
   (1 "Administration Client" license, unlimited users Internet access)
 - 30 days of installation and configuration support
 - 12 months of maintenance support (security patches for SuSE Linux
   Enterprise Server, the latest fix packs for DB2 Universal Database 7.2,
   including support for installing the maintenance CDs)

Recommended retail price: EUR 5.390,00 + VAT
Both versions will be available directly from SuSE in mid September 2001.

*** About SuSE

SuSE Linux AG, Nuremberg/Germany, is one of the world's leading  providers
of complete solutions based on the Open Source operating  system Linux. In
addition to operating systems and application  software for private
customers, SuSE Linux AG offers software solutions and complete systems
for the deployment of Linux in  companies.

SuSE supports its enterprise customers with a comprehensive range of
qualified consulting, training, and support services. The company, which
hosts the world's largest development team for Open Source solutions, has
made its unique project and support know-how accessible via the Internet
in the largest existing Linux knowledge database. Currently SuSE Linux AG
has more than 500 employees. The company runs subsidiaries in six
countries.

Press contact:

SuSE Linux AG
Michaela Finnie
Schanzaeckerstr. 10
D-90443 Nuremberg
Germany
e-mail: michaela.finnie@suse.de
Phone: +49-(0)911-74053-196
Fax: +49-(0)911-74053-575

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