3PAR Participates in Oracle Unbreakable Linux Program

Utility storage provider, 3PAR, is participating in the Oracle (News - Alert) Unbreakable Linux program to ensure easy, rapid, and low-cost deployment of OEL with the 3PAR Utility Storage platform.

 

Oracle is one of the well-established names in the industry which is committed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive and integrated support solutions helping organizations to succeed with the Linux operating system. The company aims to completely support the Linux technology. Oracle Unbreakable Linux program is a support program that delivers enterprise-class support for Linux.

 

"Oracle has a long-standing history of supporting open standards-based computing to lower the cost of IT infrastructure for customers," said Monica Kumar, senior director, Linux and Open Source Product Marketing for Oracle.

 

Kumar added, "3PAR's certification of Oracle Enterprise Linux on the 3PAR InServ allows enterprises to reduce costs with the assurance that this combination works seamlessly and is available with world-class Linux platform support, enabling simplified management and cost savings right out of the box."

 

3PAR Utility Storage is designed to simplify storage management and reduce total cost of data while giving enterprises the agility to respond instantly to changing business demands. 3PAR’s participation in Oracle’s support program enables the company with simplified management, consolidated support, and cost savings to customers.

 

"3PAR's support for the Oracle Unbreakable Linux program is one more way that we are lowering total cost of data for our enterprise customers and simplifying the delivery of enterprise IT as a utility service," said David Scott, president and CEO of 3PAR.

 

Scott also mentioned that the company is thrilled to team up with Oracle in providing the most resilient and agile infrastructure for its enterprise customers with Oracle Enterprise Linux environments.

 

Available as open source, Oracle Enterprise Linux can be freely distributed, enabling partners to easily create low-cost solutions for their users.

 
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