HP is only offering a preload of RHEL WS 4
Included with the preloaded RHEL WS 4 workstation is a Red Hat Network registration card. Use this card to register your workstation with the Red Hat Network. This enables you to download all versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 for your workstation, and get any future updates from Red Hat as well. You can choose the
Note: See the detailed hardware support matrix at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual for clarification of what minimum Red Hat release/update is required for Red Hat Enterprise Linux to functional correctly on your workstation platform.
Will I get recovery CDs with my preloaded Linux workstation?
The expected OS delivery model for Red Hat Enterprise Linux is electronic. This is because of the Red Hat Network that Red Hat uses to continually provide updates for their customers for their operating system releases.
As a result HP has found that creating a set of OS installation CDs has limited value. Many workstation owners quickly want to register to the Red Hat Network and obtain newer OS versions or build their own custom golden image. So instead HP is including the OS install CDs as ISO images on a hard disk drive partition. You can choose to create install CDs from the ISO images if you prefer. Or you can get them from the Red Hat Network as well.
What value does HP bring to Linux on personal workstations?
•HP has a dedicated Linux R&D team with 25+ years of experience in OS and driver development.
•HP provides an engineered solution of Red Hat Linux.
•HP provides a single point of support (for warranty and extended software support services).
•HP has close relationships with multiple
•HP engineering provides extensive
•HP publishes detailed documents, drivers and white papers on the support website regarding Linux on HP Workstations.
Why would I choose Linux on HP Workstations?
•HP Workstations deliver
•HP partners with customers and key technology providers to deliver an HP engineered Linux workstation you can deploy quickly and with confidence.
•HP Workstations offer
•HP worldwide service and support
•HP accountability and the opportunity to participate in the “Linux Indemnity Program”*
•HP Workstations offer online technical white papers, drivers and customer advisories enabling customers to support themselves more easily.
*This is not an offer of indemnity. Eligibility for qualifying customers only. The indemnity program requires customers to sign an indemnity agreement that outlines the covered claims, rights and responsibilities of HP and customers. For more details please visit www.hp.com.linux. HP reserves the right to modify or cancel the indemnity program at any time.
Why is HP supporting Linux on workstations?
Some of HP’s technical workstation markets and customers rely on the UNIX operating environment, both in their infrastructure and the applications that they use. Linux on personal workstations is a very viable and attractive UNIX alternative. In addition, many OEMs are turning to Linux as a cost effective open source operating system for many different applications. This is especially true in the DCC, EDA, oil and gas, OEM, and some MCAD markets.
Offering HP Workstations with Linux is part of HP’s overall
Where can I find (in detail) what workstation hardware is supported by Red Hat Linux?
At www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix is a detailed hardware support matrix that is update every month with the latest support information for hardware platforms and their components. This matrix will indicate the minimum RHEL update version required for the workstation platform to operate correctly. It will also indicate what
Where can I find technical information to guide my installation, configuring or customizing of my
Linux workstation solution?
At www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual under “setup, install, and configure” you will find multiple white papers on Linux configuration tips such as enabling large memory configurations, hyper threading,
Why is HP enabling the Red Hat distribution?
HP has a strategic corporate relationship with Red Hat resulting in Red Hat solutions across all of HP product lines. As well, Red Hat has a market presence that results in customer demand for this distribution. The ISVs of importance to the Linux workstation market are certified on Red Hat Enterprise Linux as well.
Will Linux distributions other than Red Hat work on HP Workstations?
Most likely they will work. However HP warranty support is only available for the Red Hat distribution. In addition HP has reviewed the performance, functionality and reliability of the Red Hat distribution on the hardware platform and made any required adjustments.
At www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix you can find a detailed hardware support matrix that is kept up to date every month with the latest support information for hardware platforms and their components.
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