Microsoft and Novell Interoperability Solutions

According to Microsoft and Novell, since the 2006 joint agreements, the two organizations have worked closely to help solve interoperability challenges for customers who choose to use Windows and Linux together in their data centers.

Too often, IT professionals must duplicate efforts or develop workarounds to connect disparate systems within their heterogeneous environments. With multiple operating systems, separate management tools, different skill set requirements, and the limitations of data sharing as defined by workloads, the results can lead to underutilized server resources, poor infrastructure management, inefficient workflows, and higher maintenance costs.