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Network Appliance Combines with Oracle and VA Linux to Build New Generation e-Business Architecture for NetLedger, Inc.
NetApp(R) Filers, VA Linux(TM) Servers, and Oracle8i(TM) Software Offer Powerful Data Center Solution for NetLedger, the Leading Web-Based Accounting Applications Provider
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000-- Network Appliance, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTAP - news), the leading provider of network-attached data access and content management solutions, announced today that its Network Appliance(TM) filers are at the heart of NetLedger's new, consolidated data center.
NetLedger selected NetApp filers because they combine with Oracle8i and VA Linux Systems(TM) (Nasdaq:LNUX - news) servers to deliver superior scalability, reliability, and performance. With several hundred VA Linux servers, the new NetLedger data center is one of the world's largest production instances running Oracle in a Linux© environment, and critical data is stored on NetApp filers.
As the industry's premier provider of Web-based accounting and business management applications for small businesses, NetLedger requires a data center that is nimble, powerful, and robust. Network Appliance storage appliances are ideal for this new world of data center and database applications, where storage resources must be easy to deploy and rapidly scalable.
``Businesses growing in Internet time need database storage solutions that are as fast and flexible as the companies themselves,'' said Mark Santora, senior vice president of marketing at Network Appliance. ``Placing the Oracle database files on NetApp filers gives NetLedger virtually unlimited scalability, simplified administration, and the capability to deliver outstanding service to its customers.''
The NetLedger infrastructure based on the Oracle© database and VA Linux servers is designed to handle the tremendous traffic NetLedger is attracting and retaining, while providing 100% redundant capacity.
``Network Appliance filers are an integral part of our IT strategy,'' affirmed David Durkee, CIO of NetLedger, Inc. ``They enhance Oracle performance compared to other storage solutions, offer greater scalability and ease of use, and help us deliver enterprise-level performance and reliability to our customers.''
Network Appliance has dedicated resources assigned to make its products continually tune better for Oracle database environments and is focused on winning customers to NetApp solutions that are tailored for the new data center paradigm, which is built on speed and flexibility, not ``big iron.''
``The new NetLedger data center is one of the largest production instance running Oracle in a Linux environment, with critical data being stored on NetApp filers. NetLedger's VA Linux server farm makes a bold statement about the performance, reliability, and scalability of Linux in powering mission-critical applications,'' said Brian Biles, vice president, marketing, VA Linux Systems, Inc. ``VA Linux Professional Services is pleased to work with NetLedger and Network Appliance in helping to build a solid, large-scale server and storage infrastructure that enables NetLedger to deliver reliable, secure financial applications to its small business customers.''
NetLedger is a participant in the Network Appliance ``Powered by Network Appliance'' program, a branding initiative designed to foster business development and enhance the exposure of Internet companies with e-business driven strategies. Network Appliance powers nine out of the top 10 ISPs, 13 out of the top 15 Web sites and over 600 Internet companies worldwide.
About NetLedger, Inc.
NetLedger, Inc., the premier Web-based application provider for small businesses, delivers the industry's first Web-based accounting platform. NetLedger is committed to delivering seamlessly integrated business applications that combine enterprise performance and reliability with unprecedented ease of use and low prices. The company's standard offering includes NetLedger(TM), a full-featured, multi-user, Web-based accounting solution for small businesses and organizations; NetLedger Basic, a free Web-based business finance solution for small businesses and organizations; and NetLedger Personal, a free Web-based personal finance solution for the consumer. NetLedger was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. For more information about NetLedger, visit the Web site at netledger.com.
About VA Linux Systems
Founded in 1993, VA Linux Systems is a recognized leader in advancing Linux and Open Source solutions for Internet infrastructure. VA Linux provides a single point of contact for Linux systems, Open Source software expertise, and world-class professional services and support. VA Linux Systems owns and operates SourceForge(TM), the world's largest Open Source development center, as well as Linux.com and Themes.org. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, VA Linux is located on the Web at http://www |
