SuSE Linux Enterprise Server Validated for IBM DB2 Database Software

   SuSE Linux Enterprise Server Validated for Running the Latest 
                Version of IBM DB2 Database Software

   SuSE's Spearheading Technology is the First Distribution to be 
   Validated on all Hardware Platforms supported by DB2 for Linux

Nuremberg, Germany, November 5, 2002 - SuSE Linux, the 
international Open Source technology leader and solutions 
provider, today announced that the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 
(SLES) has proved itself as a powerful Linux platform for IBM`s 
DB2 Version 8 database software with SLES latest certification for 
DB2.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server is the first distribution to be 
validated on all hardware platforms supported by DB2 for Linux 
(including IBM zSeries mainframes) and validated to run DB2 
Enterprise Server Edition. SuSE`s success story of enterprise 
products builds on the validated distributions, including SLES 7, 
SLES 8 on Intel 32 and 64 bit, and SLES 7 on zSeries (and SLES 8 
on zSeries when available). SuSE Linux assures enterprise 
customers running database workloads in a tested Linux 
environment. SLES is a proven Enterprise Solution and one of the 
most secure, affordable and reliable operating systems in the 
world.

"IBM's DB2 database software is a leader in database scalability, 
reliability, multimedia extensibility, and Web enablement needed 
for the most demanding e-business applications," said Boris 
Nalbach, CTO of SuSE Linux AG. "This latest validation is proof of 
the successful cooperation between IBM and SuSE and our 
determination to deliver Linux-based Enterprise Solutions for the 
data center."

"IBM is committed to support the efforts of SuSE and UnitedLinux 
partners to enhance the scalability and reliability of Linux for 
the enterprise," said Lauren Flaherty, vice president of 
marketing, IBM Data Management Solutions. "The combination of DB2 
and SuSE Linux enables enterprise customers to easily deploy both 
products right out of the box, delivering a powerful solution that 
generates a quick return on investment and lowers the total of 
cost of computing."

With 2400 employees and an annual turnover of 360 million Euro, 
Triaton is one of Germany's biggest producer-independent system 
sellers. Triaton uses the combination of SuSE Linux Enterprise 
Server with DB2. "We adapt the multiplatform and scalability 
database to different client needs within the data-warehouse 
field," explained Wolfgang Schlippes-Thiede, Operational manager, 
Applications & Databases at Triaton. "Depending on the client's 
needs, we use the DB2 and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server on smaller 
IA32 and IA64 server as well as on IBM mainframe S/390 or zSeries. 
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server offers an attractive price as well as 
a reliable platform that is supported by the majority of hardware 
and software manufacturers. SuSE ensures operational reliability 
and investment security for us and our clients."

IBM's DB2 Version 8 offers customers 438 new features including 
new self-managing capabilities, breakthrough performance, business 
intelligence features and unprecedented high availability 
functionality. IBM and SuSE collaborate and execute on hundreds of 
tests within IBM's DB2 for Linux Validation Program to harden the 
Linux kernel. IBM's validation program highlights the company's 
commitment to the Linux community, providing a comprehensive test 
environment to deliver real-world value with Linux technology. For 
more information on IBM's DB2 for Linux Validation Program, visit
http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/validate/.

*** The SuSE Linux Enterprise Server

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server comes with an unprecedented full-
service offer of unmatched quality. Release cycles of one year 
guarantee long term planning security. Combined with the ongoing 
system development and integrated maintenance of the respective 
release for a period adapted to customer needs, SuSE ensures 
investment security, thus meeting the IT requirements of medium-
scale businesses as well as large-scale enterprise computing.

The integrated maintenance makes sure that SuSE Linux Enterprise 
Server is always in an up-to-date, stable, and tested state. 
Within the scope of the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server maintenance, 
SuSE delivers all required patches, fixes and updates in a tested, 
quality-assured, and well-documented state. This makes sure that 
the operating system basis is always as secure and powerful as on 
the day it was first installed.
For further information on SuSE Linux Enteprise Server, please 
visit http://www.suse.de/en/business/products/sles/index.html

*** About SuSE Linux

SuSE Linux is one of the world's leading providers of products and 
services, based on Linux operating system. In addition to the 
operating system and application software for private customers, 
SuSE offers software solutions and complete systems for the use of 
Linux in the enterprise. SuSE supports enterprise customers with a 
comprehensive range of qualified consulting, training, and support 
services. Hosting the world's largest development team for Open 
Source solutions, SuSE Linux shares its unique project and support 
information online, in the largest existing Linux knowledge 
database. Further information on SuSE Linux can be found at 
http://www.suse.de/en/

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