Novell Aids Xen Virtualization At BMW Group

Novell, a leader in the infrastructure software for theNovell. "Integration ensures all pieces of the solution
Open Enterprise, earlier announced that the BMWwork well together, and as is the case with open
Group is using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server fromsource software, it eliminates vendor lock-in and
Novell® with integrated Xen* virtualizationenhances customer choice." The automaker added
software to implement virtualized workloads in itsthe Xen virtualization technology will allow the
data center, thus reducing hardware costs andcompany to increase flexibility in managing server life
simplifying deployment.cycles.
After extensive testing by BMW IT Research CenterAccording to consumers, SUSE Linux Enterprise, the
staff in North America and Germany, the automakernext-generation platform for the open enterprise, is
is now ready to deploy virtualized data centerthe best-engineered, lowest-cost and most
solutions using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLED)interoperable platform for enterprise computing, from
10 and Xen hypervisor on Intel x86 dual-core serversthe desktop to the data center. As a fact, more and
with Intel Virtualization Technology. BMW joins amore businesses are using the technology to increase
number of automakers like Audi, which is also runningleverage. Capgemini, for one, has also entered into a
Novell's SUSE Linux operating system. With thepartnership with Novell. The latter will deliver new
technology around, it won't be hard for thesolutions to enterprise customers using a combination
automaker to track the developments of BMWof open source and proprietary software.
muffler and other auto parts as well as the updatesUnder terms of the agreement, Capgemini will
in the day-to-day business.improve its open source consulting practice with
According to BMW, Xen virtualization technology builtNovell capabilities, specifically centered on the
into SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 will allow thedeployment of IT solutions using SUSE Linux
company to increase flexibility in managing server lifeEnterprise from Novell along with mixed-source
cycles. BMW will also gain operational and costapplications and management tools. What's more,
advantages in other areas, in addition to having acustomers can deploy a Linux platform across their
flatter support structure through the integratedentire desktop-to-data center infrastructures with
operating system and virtualization layer. Hardwareextra confidence that only a global consulting leader
resources can be more efficiently used throughcould offer.
server consolidation, and BMW is able to cluster"We are pleased to enter into this partnership with
virtual servers and migrate them live from oneNovell," said Paul Hermelin, Capgemini CEO. "Every day
physical server to another as needed. The companywe hear from more customers that open source is
is also currently evaluating Novell ZENworksbecoming a critical part of their IT strategy as they
Orchestrator as a way to manage the resulting virtualseek choice and value. Capgemini prides itself on its
data center systems.ability to help customers identify and deploy
"The BMW Group is taking advantage of what themission-critical technologies that will help them
market is just discovering, that Xen open sourceimprove their IT infrastructure effectiveness, and this
virtualization software fully integrated in SUSE Linuxpartnership with Novell is critical to fulfilling these
Enterprise Server is a viable alternative to proprietaryneeds. Novell, through its SUSE Linux Enterprise
virtualization solutions, providing high performance atplatform and ZENworks management suite, is a key
a lower cost," said Roger Levy, vice president andvendor offering a complete solution.
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