HP Linux Reference Architectures:
A set of proven, tested, and documented building blocks for Linux that provide the foundation for a successful solution. HP Linux Reference Architectures In a comprehensive response to concerns about potential risks associated with open source and Linux implementations, HP has created HP Linux Reference Architectures (LRA), each a complete and tested Linux platform configuration and middleware stack with a full array of HP consulting, integration, and support services.
LRA simplifies decision-making, accelerates solution deployment, reduces risk and cost, and validates results with proof-of-concept testing. It provides everything you need for a successful Linux implementation, including:
- Market-leading, standards-based platforms ranging from HP BladeSystem to 32-bit HP ProLiant servers to high-end, 64-bit HP Integrity servers
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Novell SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server distributions, featuring the security of Common Criteria certification and optional Linux Indemnification from HP Commercial and open source middleware, such as solutions from BEA, JBoss, Oracle, and MySQL
- Comprehensive management tools, including HP OpenView and HP SIM
- Optional value-add/completer software, such as high availability and disaster tolerant support from HP Serviceguard for Linux
- A full range services, consulting & integration and global support options from HP's 6,500 open source and Linux-trained professionals worldwide
Key Benefits:
HP stands behind LRA as an integrated solution of best-of-breed technology for open source and Linux. LRA enables businesses to remain competitive and do more with less, such as updating existing solutions with more cost effective implementations, deploying new technologies with less risk, reducing overall IT investments, and minimizing personnel retraining costs on new deployments.