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ALSO CALLED: Enterprise Linux, SuSE Linux, Linux Distributions, Linux in the Enterprise
DEFINITION: Linux (often pronounced LIH-nuhks with a short "i") is a Unix-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive Unix systems. Linux has a reputation as a very efficient and fast-performing system. Linux's kernel (the central part of the operating system) was developed by Linus Torvalds  … 
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Building workload images for IBM Systems z with SUSE Studio
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a tool that allows you to run Linux workloads on x86 and IBM System z machines and use any management software. Discover how your business can reduce TCO, make workload creation easier and much more.
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 13 Jun 2012

SUSE

Creating the first virtual appliance for backup and recovery in the cloud
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Learn how your organization can speed up appliance build time by 75% with the use of a Linux-based appliance program. Read on for a real-life example of a business that successfully created the first virtual appliance for backup and recovery in the cloud.
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

SUSE

Accelerate time to market
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This case study outlines how one organization used a Linux system to quickly build and deliver compact, maintenance-free appliances. Learn how your business can cut appliance build time, shorten sales cycles, reduce file download size and more.
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

SUSE

Autodata Norge AS Success Story
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this case study to see how one organization chose to run mainframe workloads on Linux servers to create a more stable and flexible IT environment. Learn how your organization can reduce software and maintenance costs with Linux.
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 | Published: 12 Jun 2012

SUSE

SAP on SUSE Linux Enterprise Simple Stack
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Because organizations depend on SAP applications to plan for the future, points of failure can have serious, long-term implications. This white paper offers detailed guidance to help you build and maintain a highly available SAP architecture based on the successful integration of SUSE Linux and x86-64 hardware.
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2011

SUSE

SAP on SUSE Linux Enterprise DRBD
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Maintaining high availability is a top priority for IT professionals responsible for running critical applications. This white paper discusses the prerequisites for a highly available SAP architecture and offers advice for successfully planning and executing your implementation.
Posted: 11 Jun 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2011

SUSE

Linux Related Technical Support Study
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: When it comes to technical support services, not all Linux offerings are created equal. This white paper evaluates three leading Linux vendors on several critical support capabilities, including ease of access to services, knowledge and expertise, and speed and effectiveness of resolution.
Posted: 11 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Aug 2010

SUSE

Improve Control and Flexibility Across Physical, Virtual and Cloud Environments
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This customer showcase paper explains how five organisations are using SUSE Linux Enterprise today to improve data center efficiency and responsiveness and can balance control and flexibility to provide high-performing business services in your existing environment.
Posted: 11 Jun 2012 | Published: 08 Jun 2012

SUSE

Understanding the evolution of Linux Support Models
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Many Linux distribution vendors fail to provide the support these types of environments depend on to function properly. This white paper provides detailed commentary from your peers on how they plan on addressing this issue and their perspectives on expanded support services.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2010

SUSE

Advantages of Building Virtual Appliances on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Despite several limitations, the SaaS delivery model has garnered a lot of attention over the last few years. This white paper points out the difficulties of using this multi-tenant architecture and provides best practices for building virtual appliances using SUSE Linux.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

SUSE

SUSE Linux Enterprise for Server Data Sheet
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a high-performance Linux server that cost-effectively delivers critical business services. Learn how your organization can achieve benefits like lower server infrastructure software costs, faster updating and more.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

SUSE

SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service Data Sheet
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines an enterprise-class Linux operating system that increases the flexibility and reliability of your IT environment. Inside, discover the top benefits of this system that is tailored specifically to meet your needs.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

SUSE

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for High Performance Computing
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Discover how your organization can support high performance computing with the use of a Linux operating system. Learn more about interoperability and hybrid high performance computing, supported vs. non-supported Linux, and much more.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

SUSE

SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service FAQ
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about a custom Linux operating system that can reduce TCO, improve uptime and much more. Inside, find out how your organization can create an enterprise-class Linux operating system that is optimized and tailored specifically to your needs.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

SUSE

Simplify Data Center Complexity with SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for System z
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this brief paper to uncover how  SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for System z can enable your organization to lower total cost of ownership, simplify data center management, while simultaneously increasing flexibility and reducing downtime.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Jun 2012

SUSE

Make the move from UNIX to Linux
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover the value of migrating from UNIX to Linux. Discover tips for an easy transition and learn how your organization can lower lifecycle costs, gain affordable virtualization options, and much more.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

SUSE

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Amazon WP
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Once you are able to justify a cloud investment, you must then decide which cloud offering to implement. This white paper explores one packaged cloud infrastructure and the ways that it differentiates itself in a competitive marketplace.
Posted: 06 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

SUSE

The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of migrating to SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for System z
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: If you're thinking about moving to SUSE Linux, you need to weigh the costs involved against the opportunities for savings. This white paper quantifies the advantages of this architecture and provides key steps to help you decide whether a migration is right for your organization.
Posted: 06 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Jul 2010

SUSE

Discover a Linux Server Solution for Business Critical Applications
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents an affordable virtual Linux server that is perfect for running your critical operations on IBM zEnterprise System. Discover how your organization can achieve benefits like lowered management costs, enhanced connection security and much more.
Posted: 06 Jun 2012 | Published: 06 Jun 2012

SUSE

Agility, Security, Efficiency: How Enterprises Can Transform Their Businesses in the Cloud
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover an effective way to transition to the cloud with the use of custom-configured applications. Read on now to discover the ultra-flexible form factor of these applications can help provide benefits like cost containment, simple deployment, better security and more.
Posted: 06 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

SUSE

Migrating from Solaris to SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover real-world examples of top businesses that have benefitted from Linux migration. Learn more about this ever-growing migration trend.
Posted: 04 May 2012 | Published: 04 May 2012

SUSE

Endress+Hauser maximizes availability and resiliency with Linux on System z
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Because downtime can have serious implications, it is critical that companies have an effective disaster recovery (DR) strategy in place. This case study compares several DR architectures and discusses how one organisation successfully navigated the selection process.
Posted: 11 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Jun 2011

IBM

CIO Quickpulse: Drivers for Enterprise Virtualization Diversification
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Considering adopting second-vendor virtualization to increase diversity, data center power and agility?  This resource describes the appeal of open source solutions over proprietary vendor solutions.
Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

Red Hat

Next Generation Mainframe Computing
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WHITE PAPER: The mainframe can enable substantial cost savings and efficiency gains, but only if effective management tactics are in place. This white paper examines the key advantages of the mainframe and offers exclusive advice for incorporating it into your overarching IT strategy.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

CA Technologies.

Solitaire Interglobal: PowerLinux vs Windows for your SAP Deployments
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper assesses two leading operating systems and provides proven metrics for effectively evaluating them. Determine which platform offers the availability, performance, and efficiency that your SAP environment requires.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

IBM
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LINUX DEFINITION (continued): …  at the University of Helsinki in Finland. To complete the operating system, Torvalds and other team members made use of system components developed by members of the Free Software Foundation for the GNU Project. Ask your Linux questions at ITKnowledgeExchange.comLinux is a remarkably complete operating system, including a graphical user interface, an X Window System, TCP/IP, the Emacs editor, and other components usually found in a comprehensive Unix system. Although copyrights are held by various creators of Linux's components, Linux is distributed using the Free Software Foundation's copyleft … 
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