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Microsoft to Spend Big on Novell Certificates|
- By CXOtoday Staff, Aug 20, 2008 1304 hrs IST
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Microsoft and Novell are expanding their interoperability relationship with additional resources, training, and investments.
The two have announced investments on enhanced programs from Novell to provide tools, support, training, and resources for customers seeking an enterprise-class Linux platform and specifically, the optimal interoperability solution between Microsoft Windows Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell.
Microsoft has also made a commitment to purchase up to $100 million in certificates that customers can redeem for expanded support from Novell. This includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server support and support for moving toward an enterprise-class Linux platform.
Earlier, Microsoft had purchased $ 240 million of Novell certificates to sell to customers.
The investments will take effect November 1, 2008, said an official announcement on Microsoft's website. The statement also said that between now and then Microsoft and Novell will solicit customer input and identify aspects of the support programs that will be most useful to organizations running mixed-source environments.
Related links:
Novell and Microsoft: Building Bridges
Demystifying Interoperability
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