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Oracle Exastack Ready

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, Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud, and Oracle SPARC SuperCluster T4-4; 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, Oracle Exalogic Ready and Oracle SuperCluster logos to show that they have tested their applications, and their applications support Oracle Exadata Database Machine, Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and Oracle SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 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.

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Tutorial: How to Apply for Oracle Exastack Ready (5 min)

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• Logo Usage Guidelines
• 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
• Review Press Release Guidelines
• Oracle Ready Status for Database/WebLogic/Solaris/Linux/VM – press release template (DOC)

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
• 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 Trainings from Oracle University
  • Oracle Linux 6 Guided Learning Paths: Sales, Presales, Implementation
• 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.
  • Oracle VM 3.0 Overview and Implementation Boot Camp

View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp

• Oracle University: Leverage the premier provider of training for Oracle technologies and products. Oracle University offers several learning paths and trainings for Oracle Linux.

Events

• Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
• Oracle Global Events Calendar
• Oracle Linux Webcasts

Tools and Resources

• 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!
  • Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Remote Labs User Guide
• Product Information
  • New! Oracle Linux 6 Documentation
  • 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
  • Download Oracle Linux
  • Download Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
• Technical Enablement
  • New! Viewlet - Getting Started with Ksplice Zero Downtime Updates
  • New! Viewlet - Installation of Oracle Database 11g on Oracle Linux 6.2.
  • New! Viewlet - Installing Oracle Linux 6.2 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
  • Technical Articles For Oracle Linux Sysadmins
  • Getting Started with Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
  • Oracle Linux Remote Labs
  • Order Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support for Development
• Resources for ISV/IHV Partners
  • How to Certify on Oracle Linux
  • Oracle Linux Hardware Certification
  • Certified Hardware List (HCL)
  • Oracle Linux Supported Releases
  • Oracle Validated Configurations
  • Oracle Linux Partners
• Resources
  • Development Benefits
  • Support Benefits

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Distribution Rights

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 (Education Program tab)

News and Information

• New! Oracle Announces Production Release of Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2 for Oracle Linux
• Spotlight: Oracle VM and Oracle's Operating Systems were featured in the Intel Xeon Processor E5 launch.
  • Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux Spotlight
  • Oracle VM Spotlight
• 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
• NEW OFFER: Announcing 30-day free trial of Ksplice zero-downtime kernel updates for existing Oracle Linux customers
  Oracle OPN Partners can send email to oelhelp_ww_grp@oracle.com and request for a 30-day free Ksplice trial access key. Once you receive the trial access key, you can setup your account at - http://www.ksplice.com/ol-signup
• Latest innovations in Oracle Linux: Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel R2 Beta, Ksplice, Btrfs, DTrace, Linux Containers, OCFS2
• Oracle PartnerNetwork Partner Ordering Policies
• 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 Trainings from Oracle University
  • Oracle Linux 6 Guided Learning Paths: Sales, Presales, Implementation
• 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.
  • Oracle VM 3.0 Overview and Implementation Boot Camp

View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp

• Oracle University: Leverage the premier provider of training for Oracle technologies and products. Oracle University offers several learning paths and trainings for Oracle Linux.

Events

• 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
  • Download Oracle Linux
  • Download Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
• 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
• 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
  • Sales Benefits
  • Marketing Benefits

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News and Information

• 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 Trainings from Oracle University
  • Oracle Linux 6 Guided Learning Paths: Sales, Presales, Implementation
• 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.
  • Oracle VM 3.0 Overview and Implementation Boot Camp

View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp

• Oracle University: Leverage the premier provider of training for Oracle technologies and products. Oracle University offers several learning paths and trainings for Oracle Linux.

Events

• Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
• Oracle Global Events Calendar

• Oracle Linux Webcasts
  Watch Oracle Linux webcasts available on-demand:
  • Top Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Linux Deployments
  • Oracle Linux Online Forum
  • Leveraging Linux Innovations for Extreme Performance with Oracle Exadata
  • New Innovations in Oracle Linux
  • Virtualize Your Linux Deployments with Lower Cost
  • Ksplice Enables Zero Downtime Patches for Oracle Linux
  • More Oracle Linux Webcasts
  • Oracle Linux Management Demystified

Tools and Resources

• Product Information
  • New! Oracle Linux 6 Documentation
  • 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
  • Download Oracle Linux
  • Download Oracle’s Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
• Technical Enablement
  • New! Viewlet - Getting Started with Ksplice Zero Downtime Updates
  • New! Viewlet - Installation of Oracle Database 11g on Oracle Linux 6.2.
  • New! Viewlet - Installing Oracle Linux 6.2 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
  • Technical Articles For Oracle Linux Sysadmins
  • Getting Started with Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 2
  • Order Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Support for Development
• Resources for ISV/IHV Partners
  • How to Certify on Oracle Linux
  • Oracle Linux Hardware Certification
  • Certified Hardware List (HCL)
  • Oracle Linux Supported Releases
  • Oracle Validated Configurations
  • Oracle Linux Partners
• Resources
  • Enablement Benefits
  • Development Benefits

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Oracle Linux 6 (Qualifying Specialization)

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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Oracle Linux 5 (Qualifying Specialization)

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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