Compellent Joins Oracle® Unbreakable Linux ProgramOctober 24, 2007
Compellent Automated Tiered Storage Configuration Validated for Enterprise Data Centers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., October 24, 2007 — Compellent today announced it has joined the Oracle® Unbreakable Linux support program, helping ensure data centers running Linux are fully compatible and interoperable with Compellent storage area networks (SAN) and backed by the industry’s highest quality support for Linux.
The Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program delivers enterprise-class support for Linux with premier backports, lifetime support, comprehensive Linux server lifecycle management, full indemnification, and extensive testing, while helping to significantly lower the cost of support for users. Compellent also recently completed Oracle Validated Configuration testing for the Storage Center SAN to help simplify installation and reduce the need for expensive testing of Linux solutions for mission critical applications. Oracle Validated Configurations enable easier, faster, and lower-cost deployment of Linux, with pre-tested, validated architectures—software, hardware, storage, and network components—and documented best practices.
"Compellent's support for the Oracle Unbreakable Linux program gives customers confidence and industry-leading ease of use for enterprise-class network storage solutions running on Linux," said Phil Soran, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Compellent. "Compellent offers Oracle customers a feature-rich SAN with automated tiered storage at the block level, enabling them to improve utilization, simplify replication and speed data recovery in their enterprise. And when combined with Oracle's industry-leading support for Linux, organizations stand to benefit even further."
"As a partner in the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program, Compellent is extending its commitment to fully test and seamlessly support Linux users worldwide," said Monica Kumar, senior director of Linux and Open Source Product Marketing, Oracle. "Oracle recognizes that storage is integral to enterprise data centers. Working together, Compellent and Oracle deliver sustainable, cost-effective support and a reliable storage solution for enterprise customers." Compellent is also a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork.
For additional details about Compellent’s support for Oracle, go to http://www.compellent.com/Technology-Alliances/Strategic/Oracle.aspx. For more information about Compellent’s industry partnerships and certifications, visit http://www.compellent.com/Technology-Alliances.aspx. For more information about Oracle Unbreakable Linux, visit http://www.oracle.com/linux.
About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 19,500 companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle’s premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today’s global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer their customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle’s position as the world's largest enterprise software company. Partners who are able to demonstrate superior product knowledge, technical expertise and a commitment to doing business with Oracle qualify for the Certified Partner levels. http://oraclepartnernetwork.oracle.com
About Compellent
Compellent is a leading provider of enterprise-class network storage solutions that are highly scalable, feature-rich and designed to be easy to use and cost effective. Compellent Technologies’ principal offices are located in Eden Prairie, Minn. For more information, please visit: http://www.compellent.com.
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