MySQL AB to Optimize Its Open Source Database for SAP NetWeaver
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| MySQL AB has announced its plans to optimize the MySQL Enterprise Server for
| the SAP NetWeaver platform. MySQL and SAP AG also announced that the sales
| and support of the MaxDB database will revert back to SAP, in order to unify
| the product's development, distribution, and support under one organization.
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http://sap.sys-con.com/read/438677_p.htm
The whole stack is becoming Free. When will the application layer (SAP) be
replaced by Free software also?
Yesterday:
The end of the proprietary database?
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| While Packer does not believe that proprietary databases are doomed, he does
| see the writing on the wall in emerging markets and that the increased use of
| open source will eventually surround proprietary databases in established
| markets. Unless the proprietary suppliers respond they risk losing business
| in the long-term.
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http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2007/12/17/the-end-of-the-proprietary-database/
Two days ago:
SAP Backs SUSE
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| SAP is recommending SUSE as its preferred Linux platform, the stuff of which
| stacks are made, and Novell is going start being the first line of defense
| for people running SAP applications on SUSE.
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http://www.sys-con.com/read/378047.htm
Related:
SAP certifies Netweaver for Red Hat Linux
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| SAP's certification helps ensure full interoperability of Red Hat systems
| with all modules of SAP Netweaver, said Red Hat.
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/07/30/225867/sap-certifies-netweaver-for-red-hat-linux.htm
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