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Why Partner with Oracle
Oracle Linux combined with Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel brings the latest Linux innovations to market, delivering extreme performance, advanced scalability, and reliability for enterprise applications.
The Oracle PartnerNetwork will empower your company with exceptional resources to distinguish your offerings from the competition, seize opportunities, and increase your sales.
- Certify your applications on Oracle Linux. Available as open source, Oracle Linux is fully compatible - both source and binary - with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Read the Oracle Linux FAQ .
- Implement your customers’ solutions on Oracle Linux with Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, a combination that is fully optimized and tested to run Oracle hardware, databases and middleware.
- Deploy Linux faster with Oracle Validated Configurations - pre-tested, validated architectures with software, hardware, storage and networking components together with documented best practices for deployment.
- Increase your overall sale by reselling Oracle Linux Support – through a Remarketer Authorized VAD or as an OPN member with a Distribution Agreement

- Enable your customers to realize true cost savings through the Oracle Linux Support delivering enterprise-class support for Linux with premier backports, comprehensive management, indemnification, testing and more.
- Join scores of leading technology partners - independent software vendors, hardware vendors, and system integrators—who leverage the Oracle Linux support program with solutions that work out-of-the-box with Oracle Linux.
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OPN members may participate in Oracle Exastack Ready based on their support for Oracle Solaris, Oracle Linux, Oracle VM, Oracle Database, Oracle WebLogic Server, Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud; and, in doing so demonstrate to customers that their applications are available on the latest major release of these products.
Oracle Exastack Ready provides qualifying OPN members with competitive differentiation, customer recognition, specific branding and promotional benefits, and the ability to leverage Oracle Exastack Ready applications to advance to Platinum or Diamond level in OPN.
OPN members that have achieved an Oracle Exastack Ready status may display the Oracle Solaris Ready, Oracle Linux Ready, Oracle VM Ready, Oracle Database Ready, Oracle WebLogic Ready, Oracle Exadata Ready or Oracle Exalogic Ready logos to show that they have tested their applications, and their applications support Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and their component products.Oracle Linux Ready
As part of the Oracle Exastack Ready program, Oracle Linux Ready is focused on application support for the latest major release of Oracle Linux.
STEP 1: Join OPN
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STEP 3: Review Eligibility Criteria
STEP 4: Apply NowTutorial: How to Apply for Oracle Exastack Ready (5 min)
Webcast: Oracle Exastack Ready Program for ISVs and OEMs (21 min)
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- Oracle Exastack Ready Solution Brief Guidelines – As per the Oracle Linux Ready Criteria, a partner must publish a solution brief on the partner’s product website and OPN Solutions Catalog profile within 30 days of acceptance notification
- Oracle Exastack Ready Press Release Template
Oracle Exastack Remote Labs
- Oracle Linux Remote Labs provide qualifying OPN members with access to remotely accessible environments for purposes of testing and verify their application on the latest major releases of Oracle Linux.
- Access Oracle Exastack Remote Labs - Coming Soon!
- Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Remote Labs User Guide
News and Information
- New! Oracle Database 11g R2 Certified on Oracle Linux 6 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Current Partner Enablement Update

- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter

- Linux InDepth Newsletter
- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available
- More Partner News

Education
- Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities. Learn more about Enablement Benefits.
- OPN Competency Center
is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization:
- Oracle Linux 5 Implementation Guided Learning Path

- Oracle Linux 5 ISV Developer
Guided Learning Path provides developer specific training and information covering such topics as: Oracle Linux Technical Product Overview, Features/Capabilities, and Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel.
- Oracle Linux 5 Implementation Guided Learning Path
- OPN Boot Camps are "jump start" training covering Oracle’s growing portfolio of product lines and solutions areas and has been built in addition to the standard curriculum offered by Oracle University.
View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp
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- New! Oracle Linux Remote Labs provide qualifying OPN members with access to remotely accessible environments for purposes of testing and verify their application on the latest major releases of Oracle Linux.
- Access Oracle Exastack Remote Labs - Coming Soon!
- Product Information
- Oracle Linux – Oracle.com site
- Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux
- Oracle Linux Support Datasheet
- Oracle Linux Support White Paper
- Oracle Validated Configurations
- Oracle Linux Management
- Oracle Clusterware for Oracle Linux
- Ksplice Datasheet
- Zero Downtime Linux Updates with Ksplice Screencast
- Ksplice Tutorial
- Oracle Linux FAQ
- Product Downloads
- Technical Enablement
- New! Viewlet - Installing Oracle Linux 6.2 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
- Getting Started with Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
- Oracle Linux Remote Labs
- Order Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support for Development
- Certify Your Applications on Oracle Linux – simply install your application on Oracle Linux and verify the information described in these data sheets:
- Data sheet: Certification with Oracle Linux 4
- Data sheet: Certification with Oracle Linux 5
- Data sheet: Certification with Oracle Linux 6
- Linux Install Guides
- Installing Oracle Database 11g Release 2 on Linux
- Installing and Configuring Oracle Linux 5 with Oracle Database 11g Release 1 as a Paravirtualized Machine (PVM) on an Oracle VM Server
- Linux Resources on Oracle Technology Network
- Resources
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To resell Linux support services, partners must sign the Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support Addendum to their Full Use Program Distribution Agreement (FUDA). Learn more about Reselling Oracle Linux Support
.Contact the Oracle Partner Business Center to execute this addendum.
Recommended Training
Prior to executing a distribution agreement, Oracle strongly encourages its partners to confirm their understanding of Oracle's business ethics practices by taking the Anti-Corruption Training below and passing a short skill assessment.- Access Oracle's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Training
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News and Information
- WEBCAST: Top Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Linux Deployments Wednesday May 9, 9:00am PDT Register here!
- New! Oracle Announces Production Release of Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2 for Oracle Linux
- ORACLE LINUX ONLINE FORUM - VIEW NOW: Oracle Linux Online Forum on Tuesday, 3/27, 9:30am PT - Learn more about the latest release of Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux, innovative technologies and how Oracle helps reduce cost and improve performance of database applications at Progressive Insurance.
- Spotlight: Oracle VM and Oracle's Operating Systems were featured in the Intel Xeon Processor E5 launch.
- NEW OFFER: Announcing 30-day free trial of Ksplice zero-downtime kernel updates for Red Hat Enterprise Linux customers
Oracle announces a 30-day free trial of Oracle’s Ksplice zero-downtime kernel updates technology for Red Hat Enterprise Linux customers. With Ksplice, Oracle is the only enterprise Linux provider that can offer zero downtime updates that enable customers to apply security updates, diagnostics patches and critical bug fixes without rebooting. Read More - WEBCAST: Leveraging Linux Innovations for Extreme Performance with Oracle Exadata Wed, March 7, 10am PT View Now
Join us for a live Webcast to hear Oracle's Linux and Exadata experts talk about the benefits of using Oracle Linux with Oracle Exadata, specific optimizations in Linux to support Exadata and Extreme performance and advantages from using the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel. - Latest innovations in Oracle Linux: Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel R2 Beta, Ksplice, Btrfs, DTrace, Linux Containers, OCFS2
- Partner Ordering Policies & Procedures Training for License and First Year Support
- Replay of the November 2010 Training Partner Ordering Policies and Procedures for License and First Year Support – November 2010
This training is designed for legacy Sun Partners who have joined OPN as well as current OPN Partners reselling new Sun Products. The training focuses on ordering policies and procedures for License and First Year Support. This is an update to our brown bag trainings held in October and includes previously covered material as well as updates and answers to questions we received. - Oracle PartnerNetwork Partner Ordering Policies

- Replay of Webcast on Partner Ordering Policies
- Replay of the November 2010 Training Partner Ordering Policies and Procedures for License and First Year Support – November 2010
- Current Partner Enablement Update

- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter

- Linux InDepth Newsletter
- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available
- More Partner News

Education
- Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities. Learn more about Enablement Benefits.
- OPN Competency Center
is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization:
- Oracle Linux 5 Implementation Guided Learning Path

- Oracle Linux 5 ISV Developer
Guided Learning Path provides developer specific training and information covering such topics as: Oracle Linux Technical Product Overview, Features/Capabilities, and Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel.
- Oracle Linux 5 Implementation Guided Learning Path
- OPN Boot Camps are "jump start" training covering Oracle’s growing portfolio of product lines and solutions areas and has been built in addition to the standard curriculum offered by Oracle University.
View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp
Events
- Partner Ordering Policies & Procedures Training for License and First Year Support
- Replay of the November 2010 Training Partner Ordering Policies and Procedures for License and First Year Support – November 2010
This training is designed for legacy Sun Partners who have joined OPN as well as current OPN Partners reselling new Sun Products. The training focuses on ordering policies and procedures for License and First Year Support. This is an update to our brown bag trainings held in October and includes previously covered material as well as updates and answers to questions we received. - Oracle PartnerNetwork Partner Ordering Policies

- Replay of Webcast on Partner Ordering Policies
- Replay of the November 2010 Training Partner Ordering Policies and Procedures for License and First Year Support – November 2010
- Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
- Oracle Global Events Calendar
Tools and Resources
- Product Information
- Oracle Linux – Oracle.com site
- Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux
- Oracle Linux Support Datasheet
- Oracle Linux Support White Paper
- Oracle Validated Configurations
- Oracle Linux Management
- Oracle Clusterware for Oracle Linux
- Ksplice Datasheet
- Zero Downtime Linux Updates with Ksplice Screencast
- Ksplice Tutorial
- Oracle Buys Ksplice – Oracle Linux Enhanced with Zero Downtime Software Updates
- Oracle Buys Ksplice – Overview and Frequently asked questions
- Oracle Linux FAQ
- Product Downloads
- Sales Enablement
- Resell Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support – Through a Remarketer Authorized VAD or as an OPN member with a Distribution Agreement
- Global Price List for Oracle Linux Support and Oracle VM
- Customer Successes
- Resell Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support – Through a Remarketer Authorized VAD or as an OPN member with a Distribution Agreement
- Promotion Resources & Tools
- Promote Your Solution on Oracle Solutions Catalog
- Submit Your Oracle Customer Reference
- Promote Your Solution in Oracle Magazine
- General Sales Tools & Resources
- General Marketing Tools & Resources
- Resources
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- NEW OFFER: Announcing 30-day free trial of Ksplice zero-downtime kernel updates for Red Hat Enterprise Linux customers
Oracle announces a 30-day free trial of Oracle’s Ksplice zero-downtime kernel updates technology for Red Hat Enterprise Linux customers. With Ksplice, Oracle is the only enterprise Linux provider that can offer zero downtime updates that enable customers to apply security updates, diagnostics patches and critical bug fixes without rebooting. Read More - Current Partner Enablement Update

- Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter

- Linux InDepth Newsletter
- Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available
- More Partner News

Education
- Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities. Learn more about Enablement Benefits.
- OPN Competency Center
is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization:
- Oracle Linux 5 Implementation Guided Learning Path

- Oracle Linux 5 ISV Developer
Guided Learning Path provides developer specific training and information covering such topics as: Oracle Linux Technical Product Overview, Features/Capabilities, and Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel.
- Oracle Linux 5 Implementation Guided Learning Path
- OPN Boot Camps are "jump start" training covering Oracle’s growing portfolio of product lines and solutions areas and has been built in addition to the standard curriculum offered by Oracle University.
View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp
Events
- Oracle Linux Webcasts
Watch Oracle Linux webcasts available on-demand:
Tools and Resources
- Product Information
- Oracle Linux – Oracle.com site
- Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux
- Oracle Linux Support Datasheet
- Oracle Linux Support White Paper
- Oracle Validated Configurations
- Oracle Linux Management
- Oracle Clusterware for Oracle Linux
- Ksplice Datasheet
- Zero Downtime Linux Updates with Ksplice Screencast
- Ksplice Tutorial
- Oracle Linux FAQ
- Product Downloads
- Technical Enablement
- New! Viewlet - Installing Oracle Linux 6.2 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
- Getting Started with Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
- Order Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support for Development
- Linux Install Guides
- Installing Oracle Database 11g Release 2 on Linux
- Installing and Configuring Oracle Linux 5 with Oracle Database 11g Release 1 as a Paravirtualized Machine (PVM) on an Oracle VM Server
- Linux Technology Center
- Linux Resources on Oracle Technology Network
- Resources
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Oracle Linux
The Oracle Linux support program delivers enterprise-class support for Linux with premier backports, comprehensive management, indemnification, testing and more, all at significantly lower cost. Oracle PartnerNetwork members with Full-Use Distribution Agreements may sign the applicable addendum to resell Oracle Linux Support. Available as open source, Oracle Linux is fully compatible - both source and binary - with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Partners specialized in Oracle Linux are experienced in selling, developing and implementing solutions that include Oracle Linux and in reselling support available through the Oracle Linux support program.
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