Author: David

SUSE today announced that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and openSUSE can now be run in Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Additionally, through SUSE Studio, customers can rapidly develop cloud-ready applications and automatically launch them on Windows Azure, virtually eliminating inefficient manual processes.

SUSE makes it easy to extend SUSE Linux Enterprise Server-based applications to Windows Azure using the one-click-deployment capabilities of SUSE Studio. SUSE will also include automatic maintenance that keeps SUSE Linux Enterprise Server up-to-date on the most current security patches, bug fixes and new features, so customers can get peak performance efficiently and cost- effectively.

An enterprise-class distribution, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Windows Azure will be backed by a wide range of support options from SUSE. In addition, it comes with the tools needed to quickly and easily build, deploy and maintain complete, portable, Linux-based application stacks so customers can rapidly scale up or down as needed. During the preview period Microsoft will offer discounted hourly rates for Virtual Machines ranging from $0.013 per hour up to $0.64 per hour depending on the instance size.

Go Daddy celebrates World IPv6 Launch and announces IPv6-enabled Linux Virtual Dedicated Servers. This new offering is providing a dual-stack VPS Hosting solution for customers to be prepared for the IPv6 changeover.

Every device connected to the Internet needs an IP address. Be it a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet or a thousand servers in an enterprise network, every item online needs a unique identifier. The current solution, IPv4, is running out of addresses for each device. With Internet traffic projected to quadruple between 2010 and 2015, IPv6 enabled services are vital to the continued growth of the Web.

“Go Daddy wants to make sure our customers stay ahead of the technology curve,” said Go Daddy CEO Warren Adelman. “Our customers view us as their IT partner, so we want to make sure the transition to IPv6 is seamless.”

CloudReplica, the leading provider of Business Continuity as-a-Service, announced a new service that protects or runs a customer’s server during an office relocation. Many customers are left to worry about how to protect their data if an accident occurs. Even if there isn’t an accident, customers may encounter a challenge at the destination like inadequate power, no network access, or structural challenges that prevents reinstallation of servers.

In an article for Entrepreneur.com magazine, relocation expert Luigi Salvaneschi suggests "…an entrepreneur must figure in the cost of business interruption. Almost inevitably, a business’s productivity will be reduced for a period of days or even weeks after a move."

"Our business has always been about shattering those types of common beliefs and questioning the status quo," says Rich Bruklis, Vice President of Marketing at CloudReplica. "This is the 21st Century. Your data and servers should be available no matter what is going on — disaster, failure, or relocation. Our new Virtual-Move service does exactly that — allows you to run your applications even when your servers are riding down the highway in the back of a moving truck."

Asigra Inc., a leading Cloud Backup, Recovery and Restore (BURR) software provider since 1986, announced attendees at the 2012 Asigra Cloud Backup™ Partner Summit will have the unique opportunity to receive Asigra Cloud Backup software training in the cloud, in an environment powered by Artisan Infrastructure, the wholesale Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider. The Component Workshop Training will give cloud backup service providers the knowledge they need to better manage customer environments and enhance customer service.

"This is a great opportunity for our partners to augment their Asigra Cloud Backup software skills while benefiting from meeting each other face-to-face," said Sean Leclair, Director, Technical Services and Support, Asigra. "The training sessions will be focusing on best practices in determining which Asigra Cloud Backup™ software options will suit their customer’s environments, as well as implementing and customizing the software in ways that result in time and financial savings for both their company and their clients."

Ranger Data’s boocoo auction website was experiencing prolonged downtime with their previous hosting provider. George Willard, Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations, knew it was imperative to find a more reliable solution. “When dealing with online auction websites and people selling their items, they are not going to do business with you if your site is experiencing downtime,” said Willard.

ScaleXtreme, a leading provider of cloud and server management products, announced full support for Windows Azure Virtual Machines to launch, monitor, manage and patch Windows Server and Linux machines in Windows Azure. Windows Azure customers can sign up for free or paid accounts and instantly start managing their Windows Azure-based servers with ScaleXtreme.

“ScaleXtreme worked with Microsoft early on to ensure immediate interoperability for our customers,” said ScaleXtreme CEO Nand Mulchandani. “Microsoft’s entry into the IaaS business is going to have a big impact on the technology industry and will be an enormous windfall for public cloud users. We’re pleased to help customers begin benefiting immediately from Microsoft’s new Windows Azure virtual machine functionality.”