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Plan Ahead, Get Ahead and Stay Ahead With Sun's New AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based X64 Enterprise Systems

Sun recently introduced three new x64 server systems for enterprise customers. Fast, scalable and energy-efficient, all three feature the AMD Opteron™ processor and the ability to run Solaris OS, Linux, and Windows® operating systems and applications. These new additions to the Sun x64 server family include:

Sun Fire X4600	The Sun Fire X4600 Server is the industry's first 4U modular x64 server expandable to 8P/16-core in a single chassis. Four to eight-way (up to 16-core) x64 server; 4U Supports up to eight Single-Core or Dual-Core AMD Opteron 800 Series processors (Models 856 & 885)
Sun Fire X4500	The Sun Fire X4500 Server is the industry's first and only data server, combining a 2P/4-core x64 server with 24TB of data storage breaking the $2/GB barrier. Industry’s first data server combining a 2-way (2 socket, up to 4-core) x64 server with up to 24TB of storage; 4U Supports two Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors Model 285
Sun Blade™ 8000	The Sun Blade™ 8000 Modular System is the only system designed specifically for high-end x64 computing that delivers the best of both worlds: Performance, price and flexibility of rackmount servers and the serviceability and efficiency of blades. Runs up to 10 four-way (4 socket/8-core) Sun Blade X8400 server modules Four Dual-Core AMD Opteron 800 Series processors (Models 885, 875, 870) Upgradeable processors, I/O, and memory

With these new systems, Sun offers one of the industry's broadest line-up of x64 enterprise systems to power a full-range of applications in the data center, from high-performance computing to server consolidation to web infrastructure. Similar to Sun's previously-released x64 servers, these new systems take full advantage of the
AMD Opteron processor, leveraging innovations like the Direct Connect Architecture and AMD PowerNow!™ technology to provide optimal performance, scalability and energy efficiency. Sun also added features for maximum manageability and reliability to enhance its x64 systems further.

Learn more about the new additions to the extensive line of solutions from Sun powered by the latest Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture>>>

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SIGGRAPH 2006 -- Visit AMD in Booth #806 at the Boston Exhibition & Convention Center August 1-3 in Boston, MA. Uncover critical technology to help bring your imagination to life>>>

IBM Introduces New Data Warehousing Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux®
The IBM Data Warehousing Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux (BCU) is a new fully-integrated and scalable data warehouse solution for Linux that combines software, server, and storage resources to help maximize business intelligence and information management performance for enterprises.

The IBM Data Warehousing Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux (BCU) combines

• IBM DB2 Data Warehouse Edition
• IBM eServer 326m running on Linux
• IBM TotalStorage DS4800
  

If your enterprise data warehouse requires an infrastructure solution optimized for scalability, manageability, fault-tolerance and performance, then this bundled solution is for you. A single Balanced Configuration Unit consists of a balance of server, storage and software resources. The solution provides several advantages, including:

• Simplified Infrastructure, Scaling and Capacity Planning
• Reduced Implementation Time
• Reduced Costs
• Reduced Risks
• Open and Industry Standards

Learn how the IBM Data Warehousing Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux (BCU) can simplify your IT infrastructure>>>

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Global Cooling has officially begun. Register now for the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, August 14 – 17, 2006 in San Francisco. Visit AMD at Booth #916 to see the latest AMD processor-based products and get the cold, hard facts on performance-per-watt and total cost of ownership.>>>

Attention IT Professionals: Don’t Miss the Webcast on Migrating to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Join Microsoft and AMD on Thursday, July 20 at 11:30 AM Pacific (2:30 PM ET) for a webcast on “Why Migrate Your Exchange Server to the World of 64-bit Computing.” Data volumes are exploding, thanks to the unabated growth of e-mail. Administrators must be able to increase the data-handling scale of the company servers. To address these issues, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is designed to run on 64-bit server systems. This webcast examines the benefits that 64-bit computing brings to Microsoft Exchange, and the advantages that AMD64-based servers provide as the underlying platform for Exchange Server 2007.

Don’t miss this valuable webcast on migrating your Exchange Server to 64-bit computing. Register now>>>

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DID YOU KNOW?
On June 8th, Oracle published a new world record TPC-H 3 TB (Terabyte) benchmark for Oracle Database 10g Release 2 with Oracle Real Application Clusters running on a 64-Node HP ProLiant BL25p server blade cluster, each with one Dual-Core AMD Opteron Model 280 processor and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.

Get the Advantage with AMD and Oracle for Your Grid Computing Needs

Grid technology can provide a flexible, scalable architecture where multiple servers can act as one, distributing the workload to available computing power for maximum efficiency and resource utilization. Enterprise grid computing enables your organization to build a powerful datacenter with a flexible cost structure that is quickly becoming the better way to manage increasingly complex datacenters. AMD Opteron processor-based servers scale seamlessly, support large database implementations, and offer the performance to meet enterprise-wide business demands. And they fit into today’s demanding datacenter environment needs in terms of low power consumption and cooling requirements. On all counts, AMD Opteron processor-based servers deliver.

Oracle 10g is the first infrastructure software specifically designed for enterprise grid computing and helps protect your technology investment today as your datacenter evolves with this emerging technology. With Oracle Database 10g and AMD Opteron processors, the benefits of grid computing are real: high flexibility, automated management and availability, performance, and scalability at a low cost.

Get more information on how the powerful combination of
AMD Opteron processor-based servers and Oracle help address your grid computing needs>>>

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Make your travel plans now to join us at Oracle OpenWorld to see AMD Chairman and CEO, Dr. Hector Ruiz, October 22 – 26, 2006, Moscone Center,
San Francisco, CA>>>

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