[ Thanks to Kadjo
N’Doua for this release. ]
MandrakeSoft today announced the immediate availability of
Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 for the newly released AMD
Opteron processor. Mandrake Linux Corporate Server is one of the
first business-class operating systems available for the new AMD64
architecture.
Designed to benefit from the power of this new 64-bit processor,
the Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor is
aimed at businesses that require high-performance systems for
intensive computing applications, especially in the field of
critical server functions such as web-servers, database deployment
(with MySQL-64), and application & file servers.
The Mandrake Linux Corporate server also offers the tools needed
to create a full-featured enterprise network, complete with the
latest up-to-date software and security updates, and of course
MandrakeSoft’s legendary “user friendly” touch.
In addition, the Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD
Opteron processor is a flexible solution that simplifies migration
from the 32-bit world to the 64-bit world as it allows users to run
both 32- and 64-bit Linux applications.
“The Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor
is the result of an intensive one-year collaboration with AMD to
deliver a comprehensive, full-featured and powerful Linux operating
system for this exciting new platform. Sold with an extended
support offering, the Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 will meet the
strong demand for high-availability servers running on this new
generation of AMD64 technology,” said Jacques Le Marois, President
of MandrakeSoft.
When compared to the same product running on a traditional
32-bit architecture, the Corporate Server 2.1 for AMD Opteron
processors can offer an average performance gain of 25% as a result
of AMD64 architecture.
“The AMD 64-bit architecture will allow customers to optimize
32- or 64-bit application performance using the 64-bit Mandrake
Linux operating system. AMD Opteron processor-based servers and
Mandrake Linux can be used to power compute-intensive environments
including enterprise database, Web server and rendering,” said Rich
Heye, vice president and general manager of AMD’s Microprocessor
Business Unit.
The Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor has
undergone an extensive 12-month development cycle to ensure
unprecedented product stability and quality, as well as
facilitating the certification process of enterprise-class
applications.
The Mandrake Linux Corporate Server is sold under a subscription
basis which includes the product, support and direct access to
software updates. Two support options are available: the “Standard”
option ($749 USD) is valid for five incidents within a one-year
period, and the “Unlimited” option ($1499 USD) is valid for
unlimited incidents during a one-year period. This product is also
available for OEMs.
The Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor
is now available for purchase at MandrakeStore.com: http://www.mandrakestore.com
Additional information about the Corporate Server 2.1 is
available online at: http://www.mandrakesoft.com/products/corporate-server