Go-to-Market Initiative: Linux
Deploy Linux Faster
Oracle Validated Configurations are pre-tested, validated architectures with software, hardware, storage and networking components together with documented best practices for deployment. Deliver improved performance, scalability, and reliability of Linux solutions, with faster, lower-cost implementations. Get more information on Oracle Validated Configurations.
Join the Linux Initiative
Join the Linux Initiative and benefit your business in the following ways:
Accelerate Market Opportunity - be among the leading partners to participate in Oracle's significant outreach to Linux users
Reduce Complexity and Lower Cost - of deployment and support with Oracle Unbreakable Linux
Flexibility - choose the level of support appropriate for your customer deployments
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Independent Software Vendors
Migrate your applications to the Linux platform and lower the cost of deployment and support with the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program
Market your solution to the growing number of Oracle customers running on Linux
Be the first to market with solutions on the latest Linux offerings from Oracle
Accelerate resolution for key support issues requiring patches, fixes, updates and back ports for Enterprise Linux
Leverage the tools available to make Linux adoption easier and the visibility Oracle provides in the market for Linux based applications
Systems Integrators
Enable your customers to modernize and automate their data centers, while at the same time lowering their IT infrastructure costs
Offer business consulting for IT transformation, consolidation, and business integration
Provide added services to help customers leverage this high performance, low-cost platform
Provide flexibility to your customers enabling them to choose the level of support appropriate for their deployments
Resellers/VARs/VADs
Generate an additional revenue stream from increased Support sales for the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program
Ensure you're offering the latest technology to your customers
Offer your customers solutions based on Oracle Validated Configurations for fast, easy deployment
Platform Providers
Offer an operating system on your platform that is reliable, cost-effective and open
Validate your configuration with Oracle to provide customers with faster, hassle-free deployment of Linux solutions
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One-stop access to Oracle Linux-related information, assets and resources via the Oracle Linux Initiative authenticated portal, accessible after you have completed enrollment to join this initiative.
Information
Press releases, product announcements and roadmaps
Listing of current and future events
Replays of key events and webinars
Training and Education
On-line sales and technical training
Instructor-led classes
Opportunities for beta testing new releases
Technical Resources
Access to technical tools, guides, documentation and more
Assistance with migration and integration
Web-based and phone-based technical support
Sales and Marketing
Sales kits, collateral and business and technical presentations
White papers, research reports
Customer and partner testimonials
Exposure to Oracle sales teams and customers through the Solutions Catalog and associated web presence
Consideration for inclusion in Oracle PR activities and events
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To participate in the Oracle Linux Initiative, you must:
Be a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork in good standing.
Support Oracle Enterprise Linux as a deployment platform for your applications or solutions - either in development or currently selling.
Complete your profile in the Oracle PartnerNetwork Solutions Catalog indicating your support for the Oracle Unbreakable Linux program. To show that you have done this, select "Operating System/Oracle Enterprise Linux" as one of your operating system options in the Additional Criteria field of your profile. Apply to join the Oracle Linux Initiative and be accepted.
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Not a Member? Oracle PartnerNetwork members gain access to exclusive benefits, tools and resources. Learn how to accelerate success by becoming a member. |
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Meet the Requirements? Apply today for participation in the Oracle Linux Initiative. |
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Already a Linux Initiative member? Go directly to the Linux Dashboard, and in the future, go to "My Company Initiatives" on Engage with Oracle and click on "Database" in the "Product Focus Area" section. |
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Current partners - Learn about Reselling Enterprise Linux Support on the Sales Tab under "Reselling Support" Back to top |
