Brocade Demonstrates Interoperability with Oracle(R) Enterprise Linux to
Enhance Availability, Reliability, and Scalability for Oracle and Brocade
Deployments
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade(R) (Nasdaq:
BRCD), the leader in networked storage solutions that help enterprises
connect and manage their information, today announced that it has joined
the Oracle Unbreakable Linux program-providing full interoperability
between Brocade Storage Area Network (SAN) switches and Oracle(R)
Enterprise Linux. As a result, companies running Oracle Enterprise Linux
can easily integrate and deploy Brocade switches with a wide range of
products from other leading SAN solution providers.
The Oracle Unbreakable Linux Support program is designed to give
companies a higher degree of confidence in the system and storage
configurations on which they run Oracle and Linux. At this year's
LinuxWorld conference, Brocade products will be featured in a series of
Oracle Validated Configurations, including servers from HP and Dell as well
as storage from EMC and Pillar Data Systems.
"By using Brocade products in validated configurations and solutions,
customers can deploy Oracle and Linux applications faster and with greater
reliability and security," said Tom Buiocchi, Brocade Vice President of
Worldwide Marketing. "Brocade has conducted rigorous field testing
alongside Oracle systems, and we are confident that our solutions provide
customers with one of the most secure, data management solutions on the
market today."
"We are pleased to welcome Brocade as an Oracle partner in the Oracle
Unbreakable Linux Program and also at LinuxWorld," said Monica Kumar,
Senior Director Linux and Open Source Product Marketing, Oracle. "At
Oracle, we consistently strive to improve supportability and reliability
for our customers. Brocade solutions play a crucial role in the data
center, as they help maximize the availability of applications running on a
SAN, and we see the combination of Brocade and Oracle solutions as a key
component for successful Linux deployments."
Brocade is a member of Oracle Partner Network.
The LinuxWorld Conference & Expo will be held August 6 to 9, 2007, at
the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. The Brocade booth,
featuring a turnkey demonstration station, will be located in the Oracle
Partner Pavilion, L-1102. For more information on the conference, please
visit http://www.linuxworldexpo.com.
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 to their customers,
leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest
enterprise software company. http://oraclepartnernetwork.oracle.com.
About Brocade
Brocade is the leading provider of networked storage solutions that
help organizations connect, share, and manage their information.
Organizations that use Brocade products and services are better able to
optimize their IT infrastructures and ensure compliant data management. For
more information, visit the Brocade Web site at http://www.brocade.com or
contact the company at info@brocade.com.
Brocade, the Brocade B-weave logo, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager,
MyView, SilkWorm, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-
wing symbol, SAN Health, and Tapestry are trademarks of Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other
countries. FICON is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the U.S.
and other countries. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation
and/or its affiliates. All other brands, products, or service names are or
may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products
or services of their respective owners.
SOURCE Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.brocade.com
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com
CONTACT:
Jil Backstrom, Media Relations,
+1-720-558-4774, jbackstrom@brocade.com, and Yin Cantor Investor
Relations, +1-408-333-5184, ycantor@brocade.com, both of Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc., or Ian Yellin of Ogilvy PR,
+1-415-677-2714, ian.yellin@ogilvypr.com
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