HP First Major Vendor to Certify, Integrate and Support Open
Source Software for Customers
HP Signs Agreements with MySQL AB and JBoss to Deliver
Customers More Choice with Open Source Applications on
Standards-Based Servers Running Linux
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Download Php HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today achieved another industry first
in its Linux and open source initiative by signing agreements with
MySQL AB and JBoss(R) to certify, support and jointly sell their
open source software solutions on HP's standards-based servers.
This follows the recent announcement of HP's Linux Reference
Architectures, the first integrated software stacks that allow
customers to leverage open source technology to reduce IT cost and
complexity.
HP offers two types of Linux Reference Architectures: Open
source-based offerings that include software from MySQL, JBoss,
Apache and OpenLDAP; and, for high-end enterprise customers
deploying on Linux, commercial solutions based on software from BEA
and Oracle.
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Developer Php "HP has long been the leading provider of open source solutions
on standards-based servers that allow customers to achieve greater
value and return on investment," said Martin Fink, vice president
of Linux, HP. "We are pleased to build upon our robust commercial
Linux Reference Architectures to now also offer open source
solutions with JBoss and MySQL, addressing a different segment of
the market. These agreements with MySQL and JBoss complement our
agreements with BEA and Oracle, allowing HP to provide customers
with the broadest choice of certified open source applications and
solutions in the industry."
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Database Php As part of the agreements, both MySQL and JBoss have joined the
HP
Partner Program and will receive
joint testing and engineering support on HP's market-leading
standards-based servers. In addition, HP is offering the highest
levels of support for joint customers of both MySQL and JBoss,
which offers JBoss Professional Open Source 24X7 Production
Support for its Java(TM) Application Server.
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Php Xml "HP's commitment to certify and support open source technology
on its own products is a step forward in making open source a safe
and cost-effective option of organizations," said Dennis Cromwell,
director, University Information Systems, Indiana University. "As
an organization already deploying systems on HP and JBoss
solutions, this will enhance the level of support we need from both
companies."
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File Php Both the MySQL open source database and JBoss open source
application server are designed for customers with basic IT needs
who are looking to benefit from the flexibility and control offered
by an open source solution. Open source software allows users to
view and freely modify the software source code. Certified on
industry-standard HP ProLiant and HP Integrity servers, these
Linux-based solutions provide customers with a stable platform for
basic databases and
business applications
software.
"Acronis' metal restore solution available for backing up mission critical MySQL databases on both Linux and Windows platforms", said Ethan O'Rafferty, MySQL's director of U.S. alliances. "Customers looking to reduce risk while implementing an open source software stack can use Acronis True Image for backup, which has been tested to be MySQL Network Certified".
Php Upgrading HP is now the first and only major vendor to offer its customers
a complete integrated, supported and easily deployed open source
software stack on industry-standard platforms running Linux and the
first to define, characterize and comprehensively support specific
Linux-based solution stacks. Known as Linux Reference
Architectures, HP's two sets of architectures - both the commercial
and open source solution sets - provide a high level of scalability
and performance, better ease of deployment and lower cost and lower
risk for enterprise and SMB customers than a non HP-supported
solution.
Php Forum The open source-based Linux Reference Architectures are based on
open source software from MySQL, JBoss, Apache and OpenLDAP, while
the high-end commercial Linux Reference Architectures are based on
software from BEA and Oracle. All are deployed on industry-standard
HP ProLiant servers and are tailored to customers exploring
easy-to-deploy, tested and supported solutions as well as those
transitioning from older environments on platforms such as Solaris
and AIX. The architectures are expected to be available on HP
Integrity servers in the third quarter of this year.
Flash Php Bredbandsbolaget (B2), Sweden's largest broadband Internet
service provider, chose a large MySQL Cluster configuration on HP
ProLiant Linux servers, enjoying a price-to-performance ratio
significantly lower than other offerings. The reliability of
ProLiant servers combined with sub-second failover times of MySQL
Cluster provides B2's broadband and VoIP customers high levels of
service availability.
Ajax Php "MySQL's relationship with HP will make it even easier for
businesses worldwide to acquire, deploy and realize the benefits
MySQL on HP platforms," said Marten Mickos, chief executive
officer, MySQL AB. "HP is taking a leadership role in demonstrating
the strength of open source software to cost-effectively support
enterprise computing, building on Linux as a cohesive stack. MySQL
is pleased to be included in both the HP open source and commercial
Linux Reference Architectures, extending customers' choice and
flexibility for taking advantage of MySQL's performance and
reliability on a variety of HP platforms."
Dream Foundation Php Weaver Today's announcement builds on HP leading role in the Linux
market:
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indemnification from SCO-related lawsuits
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in 2003
Php Security -- Multi-level Linux support and certification from client to
server, spanning business desktop and notebook PCs to high-end
servers
Editor Php -- An intensifying Linux blade technology
program
Hosting Mysql Php Web -- Support for more than 200 fully open source HP Linux printer
drivers
4th Development Edition Mysql -- Linux performance leadership across TPC-C, TPC-H, tpm-C,
SPECjAppServer2002, OASB and SPECfp benchmarks
Php Web "JBoss' relationship with HP gives companies extra assurance
that open source technology is safe for the enterprise," said Bob
Bickel, vice president of corporate development and strategy,
JBoss. "Joint customers will also benefit from expert JBoss
support, with HP as a single point of accountability. With
comprehensive services and seamless integration of open source
technologies available, companies can deploy commercial rollouts
with confidence."
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www.hp.com/linux.
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and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT
infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global
services and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters
ended April 30, 2004, HP revenue totaled $76.8 billion. More
information about HP is available at www.hp.com.
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