Microsoft-SUSE deploys Linux Server on Windows Azure

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For the developers and designers to easily deploy Linux workloads on demand inWindows Azure, SUSE has announced the worldwide general availability of Basic Support and Priority Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Windows Azure. In addition, openSUSE 12.3 is also being offered on Windows Azure. 

These offerings will expand the strategic relationship between SUSE and Microsoft by enabling developers and organizations to benefit from the Linux distribution on Windows Azure. With SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft customers can run a wide range of certified applications while receiving streamlined support from Microsoft and SUSE.

Michael Croney, Open Solutions Group lead, Microsoft, said, “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Windows Azure represents the latest development in the pioneering collaboration between Microsoft and SUSE. Customers will be able to access enterprise-class support services for both Windows and Linux virtual machines, running on the open and flexible infrastructure of Windows Azure. The relationship between Microsoft and SUSE continues to set the standard in the industry for pioneering strategic technology solutions that benefit customers running a mixed technology environment.”

"The practical deployment of production Linux workloads on-demand in Windows Azure is now possible through Basic and Priority Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Through our alliance with Microsoft, we are pleased to provide joint customers enhanced capabilities to deliver mission critical services through mixed Windows and Linux cloud infrastructure," said Michael Miller, Vice-President of Global Alliances and Marketing, SUSE.......See More