Breaking News - Operating Systems
& Middleware:
SCO Ships SCO Linux Server 4.0 For
The Itanium Family
The SCO Group (SCO), a leading provider of Linux and UNIX business software
solutions, announced the release of SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium
Processor Family, a high-performance Linux operating system designed for use
with Intel Itanium 2-based systems.
SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family is well suited for
running demanding enterprise-level business applications, and emphasizes
stability, security and worldwide support. SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the
Itanium Processor Family provides features for customers using Itanium 2-based
systems, including robust security auditing and management tools, scalability,
and high availability and clustering. SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium
Processor Family also includes twelve months of the SCO Linux Update Service.
This service provides notification of updates and an easy-to-use interface for
downloading and applying updates.
SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family is based on
UnitedLinux
1.0, the core standards-based Linux operating system co-developed to
streamline Linux development and certification around the globe. SCO Linux
Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family includes the base UnitedLinux
operating system and the additional software, support and services for
successfully running Linux in a mission-critical business environment.
"SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family was developed with
the
enterprise user in mind, meeting the highest standards of reliability,
availability, stability and security," said Opinder Bawa, senior vice
president of SCO's Engineering and Global Services. "Backed by SCO's award-
winning support team, SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family
delivers the performance that system administrators want, while its foundation
in UnitedLinux guarantees world-class application development, certification
and deployment."
"Intel Itanium 2 processors are uniquely designed for the demands of an
enterprise business, delivering industry-leading performance, scalability and
features at a lower cost," said David L. Brown, general manager of Intel's
Software Enabling Division. "With its release of SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the
Itanium Processor Family, SCO continues to offer customers a pathway for high-
end Linux development and deployment on the Itanium processor family."
Features of SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family
SCO Linux Server 4.0 for the Itanium Processor Family includes several
features and support services:
- Support for Intel Itanium 2-based systems
- Powered by UnitedLinux to ensure the broadest interoperability with
other UnitedLinux products
- Powerful new enterprise features based on the Linux 2.4.19 kernel
- Secure, remote, Web-based system and network administration
- Sophisticated and flexible clustering features
- Backed by SCO's worldwide support infrastructure
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