Intelligent workload management and managed network solutions provider Novell (News - Alert) has announced the general availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware, a provider of virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions.

For multi-site businesses, finding the network architecture and management scheme that best meets their needs and supports all of their applications at all of their locations is critical for success. As a result, more organizations are turning to managed service providers to provide managed networks that solve these challenges.

With these factors in mind, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server has been tailored to simplify IT and facilitate the customer evolution to a fully virtualized datacenter, allowing for intrinsic managed network capabilities.

For multi-site businesses, finding the network architecture and management scheme that best meets their needs and supports all of their applications at all of their locations is critical for success. As a result, more organizations are turning to managed service providers to provide managed networks that solve these challenorganizations are turning to managed service providers to provide managed networks that solve these challenges.

Customers who purchase a VMware vSphere license and subscription also receive a subscription for patches and updates to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware. VMware is also offering customers the option to purchase technical support services for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware. Under this option, support will be available directly through VMware and through its network of solution provider partners.

"This unique partnership gives VMware and Novell customers a simplified and lower-cost way to virtualize and manage their IT environments, from the data center to fully virtualized datacenters. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is the logical choice for VMware customers deploying and managing linux within their enterprise. This agreement is also a strong validation of Novell's strategy to lead in the intelligent workload management market," said Joe Wagner, senior vice president and general manager of global alliances at Novell.

In addition to providing an industry-leading, highly interoperable Linux platform, Waltham, MA based Novell offers an entire suite of integrated network management software that allows customers cut down on cost, complexity and risk. The company’s infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships allow it to seamlessly integrate mixed IT environments.

Earlier this year, TMCnet reported Novell has updated the SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 with Service Pack 1, which features improved virtualization, availability, as well as more flexible maintenance and support.