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INFORMATION INDEPTH NEWSLETTERS Linux Edition August 2010

NEWS  Penguin Spotlight at Oracle OpenWorld Join us at Oracle OpenWorld and check out the many informative sessions and demos about Oracle Enterprise Linux, including Why Switch from Red Hat to Oracle's Unbreakable Linux? Oracle Linux Roadmap: A Penguin Prospective Make Your Linux Systems Unbreakable: Configuration and Diagnostic Tips and Tricks Linux Recipes for DBAs Check out the Oracle OpenWorld Content Catalog. Select Linux in the Stream/Track drop down list. Don't Miss Oracle Virtualization Online Forum, August 19 Join Oracle executives Edward Screven and John Fowler at the Oracle Virtualization Online Forum as they discuss why Oracle's most complete and integrated virtualization solution delivers more value than VMware. On the agenda: Oracle's virtualization strategy and roadmap Leading industry analysts and customers, including Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions, Qualcomm Incorporated, and MercadoLibre Live chats with Oracle's virtualization, database, middleware and management experts Register Now Get the Latest Updates on the Btrfs File System from Oracle's Linux Kernel Guru, August 26  Join Chris Mason, director of Software Development at Oracle, as he talks about the latest developments in the Btrfs file system. The Btrfs file system is designed to address the expanding scalability requirements of large storage subsystems, common in today's datacenters. Btrfs delivers features missing from Linux file systems, such as enhanced scalability, simplified management for large storage configurations, flexible snapshotting, and fast incremental backups of the data and metadata in the file system. Register Now The Virtual Enterprise with Linux The cover story in the July/August issue of Oracle Magazine highlights the use of Linux and virtualization solutions at JP Morgan Chase, Parks Victoria, and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labs. Learn why they chose Oracle Enterprise Linux and Oracle's Unbreakable Linux support as well as virtualization technologies. Learn More New Powerful Oracle Enterprise Linux-Ready x86 Clustered Systems Oracle's recently announced comprehensive line of powerful new x86 blade and rackmount servers using Intel's Xeon 5600 and 7500 processors, as well as new editions to our networking portfolio, all come optimized for Oracle Enterprise Linux. Managed and supported as a single system, these new products offer the best scalability and performance in the industry, with the least complexity. Read More FEATURED OFFER Better Support, Lower Cost: Save 15% on Oracle's Unbreakable Linux Support  As a special offer, Linux newsletter subscribers can now save 15% on Oracle's Unbreakable Linux and Oracle VM server virtualization support at the Oracle Store. Enter the promotion code LinuxSave15 at checkout. Hurry, offer expires August 31, 2010. Shop Now TECH DIVE Oracle's Technical Contributions to Linux  Oracle has a long history of strong support and commitment to Linux, as evidenced by numerous, ongoing technical contributions to the Linux community. By developing enhanced capabilities and contributing code, Oracle's Linux engineering teams continue to make the Linux experience better for everyone. Read More Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.5 Available for Free Download  Download Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.5—completely binary/source compatible with RHEL 5.5, no support contract necessary. Download Now back to the top WEBCASTS Available on demand Oracle Linux Configuration and Diagnostic Tips and Tricks  Deploying Linux systems? Learn how to save time and money while preventing headaches and hassles in this informative Webcast. Watch Now Technical Best Practices for Accelerating Linux Deployments with Oracle's Validated Configurations  Discover how to achieve faster, lower-cost Linux implementations with Oracle's validated configurations. Watch Now back to the top EDUCATION Enterprise Linux Training from Oracle University: Linux Fundamentals  The "Oracle Enterprise Linux: Linux Fundamentals" four-day, hands-on course provides the essential skills needed to be proficient at the UNIX or Linux command line. Learn More Get Oracle Enterprise Linux Certified from Oracle University  Oracle University offers courses in both Oracle Enterprise Linux and the administration of Oracle Database on Linux. Get expert training and gain a credential that recognizes your Linux skills and expertise with Oracle Database. Learn More back to the top EVENTS August 10–12 Boston August 19 Oracle Virtualization Online Forum August 26 Free Webcast: Latest Updates on Btrfs File System September 19–23 Oracle OpenWorld, JavaOne, and Oracle Develop San Francisco Find an Oracle Event Near You

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