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THE ENTERPRISE LINUX PLAYBOOK
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eExecutive Summary
Business continuity is only as reliable as the underlying infrastructure – whether that ’ s in the data center , multicloud , or at the edge . It keeps businesses running , people connected , and customers engaged . To stay relevant and competitive in today ’ s rapidly changing business environment , companies need to be able to adapt quickly . The best way to adapt is to port an infrastructure across multiple environments that is easily managed and consistent with what people are used to handling . Choosing the right enterprise Linux platform is a crucial decision – one that is both optimized for the underlying hardware and enabled to support a broad range of applications securely .
Essentially , the right enterprise Linux for you delivers on these attributes :
1 . Simplifies the complexity of managing hybrid cloud infrastructure and applications .
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2 . Enables workloads to run anywhere , using containers and / or virtual machines across onpremises and cloud environments .
3 . Enables secure operation of all mission-critical workloads to ensure reliable execution anywhere . 4 . Provides consistent uptime through high availability .
To help readers assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of the market ’ s leading enterprise Linux platforms ( OS plus extensions ), this buyer ’ s guide assesses the following attributes and capabilities :
Innovation , Architecture & Security
Security and Compliance
This category includes authentication , data protection , cryptography , and certification to ensure that platforms adhere to criteria and standards set forth by governments and regulated industries .
Virtualization and Containerization
Virtual machines and containers are driving forces in the evolution of software-defined infrastructure . As a result , today ’ s enterprises must invest in management tools to accommodate the power and flexibility of container and virtual environments .
Cloud Readiness
We think about “ cloud ” as an operational model rather than a place . This model includes operational aspects , shared services , and application delivery architecture represented in cloud-native applications and continuous integration and delivery . The cloud model is expanding to enable IT organizations to deliver
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