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DB2 first database recognized as "VMware Ready"

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• Author: Adam Gartenberg
• November 19, 2009
• Category:  DB2  IBM  VMWare 

Earlier this week VMware extended its VMware Ready program to include middleware and application software.  DB2 became the first database (and at present is the only database management system) recognized with the VMware Ready designation.

From the VMware press release:

"We are living in an age in which businesses must have access to vast quantities of information as a tool for making smarter and faster decisions, at a lower cost," said Bernard Spang, director, Information Management Strategy, IBM. "Through the VMware Ready(TM) program and the long-standing collaboration between our two companies, our mutual clients can confidently enjoy the cost and energy savings both IBM DB2 software and VMware virtualization technologies deliver."

For more on DB2, Informix and Virtualization, check out the links below:

• Case study on how IBM DB2 Development uses VMware
• Redbook on DB2 Virtualization
• IBM DB2 and VMware technical whitepaper
• Download VMware® virtual machine with DB2 Enterprise 9.7 trial (32 bit) on Novell® SUSE
• IBM Virtual Appliance page
• Informix Virtual Appliance in VMware virtual appliance marketplace
• Special offer of free VMware software for IBM DB2 partners
• IBM DB2 entry in VMware product catalog

Thanks to the marketing team for passing on the news and the links.

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