AGENDA

Linux in my Corporate
Stephen Way, Johnson Matthey

Stephen Way is responsible for a number of Linux systems in Datacentres around the world. In this introductory session, he will describe how they are being used, and the benefits (and pitfalls) of using Linux in a corporate environment.

Data Centre Architecture
Simon Lidgett - Novell

With SUSE Linux, Novell have one of the major Enterprise Linux distributions. Now their agreement with Microsoft leaves them uniquely placed to deliver best-of-breed Datacentre architecture, and to capitalise on the strengths of the different operating systems. This presentation will look at how the corporate can benefit from Linux in the Datacentre

Virtualisation
Lee Bushen,  XenSource

Xen Open Source Virtualisation allows multiple virtual server instances to run concurrently on the same physical server, with near native performance. This presentation will introduce Xen, compare the alternatives, and explain how XenSource leverages this technology to offer a unique and cost-effective enterprise solution.

Desktop Alternatives
Simon Lidgett, Novell

Has the non-Windows corporate desktop arrived? Using SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Open Office, it’s possible to run a user-friendly non-Microsoft environment. This session demonstrates these tools, and discuss the practicalities of de-Windowing the desktop.

Enterprise Linux
Nick Davis, IBM

Based on significant input from customers on what issues they are currently facing, IBM is not only aligning its Linux strategy by industry, but also building specific solutions around each identified customer challenge, which represents a shift from the standard vendor-led, product-led approach. This session will focus on how Linux has enabled IBM to do this.