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Network Appliance and VA Linux Systems Power NetLedger's New Data Center

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Network Appliance, the leading provider of network-attached data access and content management solutions, announced that its Network Appliance filers are at the heart of NetLedger's new, consolidated data center. This new data center is one of the world's largest production instances running Oracle in a Linux environment, with critical data stored on NetApp filers. NetLedger selected Network Appliance filers for their ability to combine with Oracle8i and VA Linux Systems servers to deliver superior scalability, reliability, and performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • NetLedger's new data center is one of the world's largest production instances running Oracle in a Linux environment, with over 100 VA Linux servers and critical data stored on NetApp filers.
  • Network Appliance filers were chosen for their ability to deliver superior scalability, reliability, and performance when combined with Oracle8i and VA Linux Systems servers.
  • The NetLedger infrastructure is designed to handle the tremendous traffic the company is attracting and retaining, with 100% redundant capacity.
  • Network Appliance has dedicated resources to make its products continually tune better for Oracle database environments.
  • 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.

Statistics:

  • 100 VA Linux servers are used in NetLedger's new data center.
  • NetLedger's new data center is one of the largest production instances running Oracle in a Linux environment.
  • 100% redundant capacity is provided by the NetLedger infrastructure.
  • Network Appliance has a strong presence in the market, with nine out of the top 10 ISPs and 13 out of the top 15 Web sites using its products.

Sources:

  • "NetApp Rampages Across Enterprise IT; Powers Leading ISPs, XML/XHTML Enographies; and Hundreds of Internet and E-commerce Sites" (Business Wire, April 2000)
  • "VA Linux Systems and Network Appliance Join Forces to Deliver High-Performance Linux Infrastructure Solutions" (VA Linux Systems, press release, March 1999)
  • "Network Appliance" (Network Appliance, Inc., company profile)

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