Oracle8 Included with NetWare 5, Provides Integrated Computing Platform

Strategic Insights -

Oracle Corp. today announced that every copy of Novell's NetWare 5, immediately available, includes a complete, 5-user version of the Oracle8 database. This bundle provides a powerful integrated application platform for developers to create and deploy robust, cost-effective database and Internet applications to run their business. The addition of Oracle8 to NetWare 5 creates a computing platform that can be used to move enterprise applications to the Internet, reducing system complexity, providing faster and more secure access to critical data and applications, and improving management of network resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bundle includes a complete, 5-user version of the Oracle8 database with every copy of NetWare 5.
  • NetWare users receive a powerful integrated application platform for developing and deploying database and Internet applications.
  • The addition of Oracle8 to NetWare 5 creates a computing platform that can be used to move enterprise applications to the Internet.
  • The platform reduces system complexity, provides faster and more secure access to critical data and applications, and improves management of network resources.
  • Novell Directory Services (NDS) provides a central access and management point for Oracle8, allowing users to log on once to access the database, and administrators to manage database instances from a single point.
  • Oracle8 has been optimized to take full advantage of NetWare 5, providing speed, scalability, and reliability for managing and deploying network applications and resources.
  • Existing NetWare customers can obtain a copy of Oracle8 for a nominal fee from Novell's website.
  • Novell support agents have been trained to provide first-line customer support for Oracle installations, while users can choose to call Oracle or Novell for Oracle8 installation support.

Statistics:

  • 5-user license of Oracle8 database included with every new purchase of NetWare 5.
  • Annual revenues of Oracle Corporation exceed $7.5 billion.
  • Oracle8 is available on more than 140 countries around the world.
  • NetWare 5 includes a new multi-processing kernel (MPK) that improves database performance.
  • NetWare 5 also includes virtual memory management and memory protection features that enhance reliability and availability of running applications.

Sources:

  • Oracle Corp.
  • PRNewswire (September 14, 1998)
  • Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL)
  • Oracle Corporation
  • Applied Communications
  • The World Wide Web at (URL) http://www.oracle.com/
  • The World Wide Web at (URL) http://www.novell.com/intranetware/promo/