From:	 meck@suse.de (Martina Eckstein)
To:	 lwn@lwn.net
Subject: "SuSE Ships SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit IBM eServer zSeries"
Date:	 Thu,  2 May 2002 14:32:11 +0200 (CEST)

SuSE Ships SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit IBM eServer 
zSeries

Nuremberg, Germany, May 2, 2002 - SuSE Linux, the international 
Open Source technology leader and solutions provider, announced 
the shipment of the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit IBM 
eServer zSeries. This release shows SuSE's continuing commitment 
to deliver the broadest range of enterprise ready Linux solutions.

This latest addition to the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server family 
perfectly matches IBM mainframes as the ideal solution for running 
mission-critical applications, e.g. complex e-business 
transactions and ERP systems. One of the first applications to 
make use of this new 64-bit environment will be the mySAP.com 
e-business platform on Linux for the IBM eServer zSeries, which 
will be made available for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 
zSeries by the end of May 2002. Currently, SuSE Linux Enterprise 
Server for zSeries is the only platform to run mySAP on Linux for 
IBM eServer zSeries.

"With the release of the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit 
zSeries, SuSE leads in delivering scalable Linux solutions. 
Through our technical innovation and close links with the IBM 
development teams, we have taken Linux to the next level of real 
enterprise computing," said Boris Nalbach, CTO of SuSE Linux AG. 
"The high-end technology of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, together 
with the included maintenance program, provides our customers a 
robust and reliable working environment."

"IBM eServer zSeries running SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 
provides an industrial strength solution for mission-critical 
e-business applications," said Joann Duguid, director of Linux 
Marketing, IBM eServer zSeries.

*** Unique technologies for substantial performance increases

Building on the previously delivered features, such as the Logical 
Volume Manager and the Journaling Reiser File System, the 64-bit 
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server for zSeries offers even more unique 
features:

- Hipersockets support within an LPAR, z/VM 4.2 and as virtual VM 
Guest LAN in z/VM, increasing performance by minimising access 
latency and maximising data transfer for communication with other 
mainframe services such as DB2 Connect under Linux and DB2 under 
zOS. This results in the best possible response times for end 
users; in addition, data transfers within one single machine 
provide security.

- Hardware Cryptography Support using the IBM Crypto Co-Processors 
and PCI Crypto Accelerator Cards for IBM Middleware through the 
PKCS11 API, providing access for secure Linux applications.

- Seamless 31-bit compatibility: This feature requires no complex 
setup tasks for administrators to install 31-bit applications and 
users to run them on the 64-bit zSeries. In addition, 64-bit 
applications can interact with 31-bit applications and vice versa 
without any specific setup or even knowing whether the other 
application is installed as 31-bit or 64-bit application.

*** Integrated Investment Protection Through Ongoing System 
Maintenance

For enterprises that depend on their IBM zSeries, the SuSE Linux 
Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit zSeries delivers reliable, scalable 
computing and the guarantee that it will be actively maintained 
and supported for at least 2 years from general availability. 
Combined with the recently announced joint agreement with IBM 
Global Services, the broadest range of services are now available 
to support SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, matched to the most 
critical requirements. With global, 24 x 7 support, many 
enterprises are now exploring how they can best use the power and 
flexibility of the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for zSeries.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit IBM eServer zSeries 
builds on the previously announced IBM eServer xSeries, iSeries, 
pSeries, and zSeries offerings, and sees IBM and SuSE deliver more 
real Linux solutions for businesses of all sizes. Companies can 
use SuSE's Linux systems as a single enterprise platform for all 
types of hardware, from PC clients to powerful host systems. This 
enables a uniform, rational, and cost-effective administration of 
heterogeneous networks.

The SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for 64-bit zSeries is priced 
both on the basis of zSeries hardware models and the number of 
processors for use under Linux. Prices start at EUR 14,500 plus 
VAT for a single processor.

*** About the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server comes with an unprecedented 
full-service offer of an unmatched quality. Release cycles of one 
year guarantee long term planning security. Combined with the 
ongoing system development and integrated maintenance of the 
respective release for a period adapted to customer needs, SuSE 
ensures investment security, thus meeting the IT requirements of 
medium-scale businesses as well as large-scale enterprise 
computing.

The integrated maintenance makes sure that SuSE Linux Enterprise 
Server is always in an up-to-date, stable, and tested state. 
Within the scope of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server maintenance, SuSE 
delivers all required patches, fixes and updates in a tested, 
quality-assured, and well-documented state for a period of at 
least two years. This makes sure that the operating system basis 
SuSE Linux is always as secure and powerful as on the day it was 
first installed.

*** About SuSE

SuSE Linux 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 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.

For more information, please visit http://www.suse.de/en/

Press contact:
SuSE Linux AG
Martina Eckstein
Deutschherrnstr. 15-19
90429 Nuremberg
Germany
Martina.eckstein@suse.de
Phone: +49-(0)911-74053507