Red Hat announces the availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4, the foundation of the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization portfolio. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 is now available on HP Blade System and HP ProLiant servers. This combination allows businesses to leverage the benefits of a virtual infrastructure based on open-source standards, providing scalability and security. Additionally, companies can take advantage of the management resources offered by both companies. Looking ahead, businesses can expect greater levels of management integration between the system and the operating environment to enhance administrator productivity.
“We are excited about the future opportunities we have with HP to build new platforms that will bring virtualization and cloud computing to businesses,” said Scott Crenshaw, vice president of platform technologies at Red Hat. “HP BladeSystem Matrix solutions will enable companies to accelerate complex IT projects, simplify daily tasks, and reduce data center costs.”.
Open Source Cloud Solutions on HP BladeSystem Matrix
Companies seeking the economic benefits associated with cloud computing combined with ease of use, reduced costs and greater flexibility in a converged infrastructure need only consider HP and Red Hat's proposal for an economical, standards-based solution.
HP BladeSystem Matrix is a “cloud infrastructure in a box” that brings the cost reduction, scalability, and response times characteristic of cloud reality to the various applications in enterprise data centers.
“Companies are looking to implement open-source strategies to steer their infrastructure and businesses into the future,” said Scott Farrand, vice president of Infrastructure Software and Blades at HP. “Together with Red Hat, HP BladeSystem Matrix provides companies with a cost-effective infrastructure solution that simplifies management, increases resource utilization, and accelerates the deployment of technology services to fuel business growth.”.
Businesses can improve performance and reduce costs by deploying Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and JBoss Enterprise Middleware on HP ProLiant G6 platforms. They can also opt for a single point of sale and support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux on HP systems. With its comprehensive suite of support services, HP gives companies complete confidence to grow their businesses while controlling costs.
