IBM Grants DB2 Certification to New Xandros Server

Xandros Meets SMB Need with Certification of Xandros Server as “Ready for IBM DB2 Software for Linux”

New York, NY — Xandros, the leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows desktop and server products, today announced that the Xandros Server has been certified by IBM as “Ready for IBM DB2 Software for Linux”. Xandros engineers worked together with IBM’s DB2 Group to put Xandros Server through a rigorous set of compatibility tests that give IBM the confidence to officially support the DB2 Universal Database on the Xandros Server environment. Certification of the award winning Xandros Server meets the need of SMBs (Small to Medium Businesses) for a standards-based server solution to run mission-critical database applications.

“We are very proud that Xandros Server is the first Linux server to be certified to both DB2 and the latest Linux Standards Base 3.1 specifications,” said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO. “DB2 certification is an important requirement for many of our customers running industrial strength database applications. Delivering the certification in a standards-based Debian Linux environment with integrated BRU backup facilities provides unprecedented security and freedom of choice to SMBs.”

“IBM’s DB2 group has a highly efficient certification program that made the work of certifying the Xandros OS platform a very thorough but smooth procedure. This process was aided by the fact that the Xandros Server is LSB compliant, which allows ISVs, including the DB2 group, to make their software offerings readily available on the Xandros Server,” said Ming Poon, Xandros VP of Product Development. “Every SMB needs a database in their business, and commercial database options are essential to ensure that our customers are not forced to abandon their favorite database when they switch to Xandros Server.”

Xandros recently launched the first Linux server to provide a powerful platform for enterprise administrators and SMBs with little or no Linux experience. The award-winning Xandros Server compliments the company’s award-winning desktop, software deployment, and management software to complete a full end-to-end product line. Xandros Server includes the DB2 Express-C version of the DB2 Universal Database Express Edition. For complete product and purchase details, please visit www.xandros.com.

About Xandros
Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York, offices in Frankfurt and Mumbai, and research and development facilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. is the leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows. Its Debian-based products range from standalone consumer desktops to end-to-end enterprise desktop, server, and management solutions featuring workflow automation and centralized, remote administration. Xandros pioneered low cost, graphical operating systems that leverage existing skill sets and provide seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs and networks. For more information, please visit www.xandros.com.

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