PlateSpin (now part of Novell)

New PlateSpin Recon 3.6
PlateSpin Recon is a sophisticated workload profiling, analysis and planning solution that provides new levels of intelligence, visual analysis and forecasting for optimising the data centre. With broad multiplatform support, PlateSpin Recon takes the guesswork out of complex server consolidation, disaster recovery, capacity planning and green data centre initiatives.

For further information and pricing, contact your Phoenix Account Manager on 0845 265 1265 or email info@phoenixs.co.uk

PlateSpin Forge
PlateSpin Forge disaster recovery appliances provide fast out-of-the-box protection for your server workloads. When servers go down, you can quickly recover business-critical workloads and run them on the PlateSpin Forge appliance until they can be restored to your production environment. Available in either a 10 or 25 workload protection model, PlateSpin Forge makes it easy to cost-effectively match your recovery investment to the size of your data centre.

PlateSpin Migrate
Most data centres have a diverse mix of hardware platforms, operating systems and virtualisation technologies. To be successful, all of these elements must work together to drive operational efficiency, agility and business growth. Designed to handle the realities of these complex mixed environments, PlateSpin Migrate offers the features and capabilities you need to reduce costs, complexity and risk in your data centre - and create a more unified approach for solving crucial migration and portability challenges.

PlateSpin Orchestrate
The 'brain' of the data centre automation system is PlateSpin Orchestrate. This is the key component that manages physical computer and virtual resources, controlling the entire lifecycle of each virtual machine. Orchestrate is a third-generation orchestration engine that is built from the ground up to meet the requirements of on-demand computing. It combines the following capabilities:

• Resource management
• Job management
• Dynamic provisioning
• Policy management
• Accounting and auditing

In general, competitive products feature a global job scheduler and workload manager to orchestrate 'jobs' across a distributed environment. But to legitimately orchestrate the operations of today's complex, sophisticated data centres, Novell believes it is necessary to have competencies in the five areas listed above.

For further information and pricing, contact your Phoenix Account Manager on 0845 265 1265 or email info@phoenixs.co.uk

PlateSpin Protect
With PlateSpin Protect, you can safeguard physical and virtual server workloads for a fraction of the cost of traditional disaster recovery options. And you can recover lost data more rapidly and with greater ease.

PlateSpin powerRecon
To succeed with your data centre initiatives, you need to analyse and carefully create a plan. PlateSpin PowerRecon makes those tasks easier and more efficient with a complete range of workload profiling, analysis and planning capabilities that take the guesswork out of complex server consolidation, disaster recovery, capacity planning and green data centre initiatives.

Novell makes it easy to purchase software by offering simple, customer-focused licensing agreements. Improved programmes make it easier than ever to purchase what you need to successfully run your business. What's more, you access all of these benefits through simple programme and contract offerings.

Here's just a few of the benefits you receive when purchasing through a licensing agreement:

• Discounted pricing for your entire organisation, regardless of size or purchasing structure
• Access to the latest Novell technologies and Novell technical support
• Ability to maximise available budget with yearly or multi-year purchase options
• Freedom to select the counting methodology that works for your individual organisation
• Immediate and convenient access to software downloads

To help you make the most of all the benefits available through our buying programmes, it's important to find the purchase option that best suits you. Each Novell Licensing Agreement offers unique benefits and a combination of offerings which may appeal to different types of customers.

Novell Buying Programmes
Simple, flexible, customer-focused buying solutions
Buying from Novell has never been easier! The Novell licence agreements have been simplified and improved to help you focus on what matters most - running your business. The Novell buying programmes now include simplified contract rules and improved programme offerings designed to meet your software-buying needs.

Basic Programme Options
Two basic options are available to all Novell customers: Volume License Agreement (VLA) and Master Licence Agreement (MLA). Both the VLA and MLA allow you to purchase perpetual licences - or licences you own, regardless of your contract status with Novell. Both the VLA and MLA include benefits such as multiple Maintenance offerings, indemnification, training, evaluation software and technical support. The VLA or MLA can work for you whether you are a non-profit, government, healthcare or corporate customer.

• Volume Licence Agreement
  The Volume Licence Agreement (VLA) is the most basic tier of the Novell Buying Programmes. With any purchase amount, the VLA provides you with an easy and affordable way to purchase your Novell solutions without the commitment of a signed contract. If you are looking for an easy, transaction-based process with no minimum purchase requirement, the VLA is a perfect fit for you.
  • The Novell VLA for Non-Profit awards special pricing to non-profit organisations who sign the Novell Non-Profit Eligibility Form. Eligibility to purchase under this programme is given to qualified entities. Proof of status may be required upon processing of an order.
  • The Novell VLA for Government awards special pricing to government entities. Eligibility to purchase under this programme is given to qualified entities. Proof of status may be required upon processing of an order.
  • The Novell Academic Buying Programmes award special pricing and benefits to educational customers. Eligibility to purchase under the Academic Licence Agreement (ALA), School License Agreement (SLA), VLA-for-Education or Direct Education Orders (DEO) Programmes is awarded to qualified institutions. Proof of status may be required upon execution of any licensing agreement.
    
• Master Licence Agreement
  The Master Licence Agreement (MLA) provides discounted licence options to our highest tier customers, rewarding you based on volume spending and commitment. Designed for large, worldwide organisations, the MLA provides a flexible method of implementing Novell systems across your business. By meeting minimum purchase requirements and signing the MLA, you gain access to rewarding benefits unique to the MLA.

Adding value through services
Customers of all types can make annual purchases of Maintenance for access to the latest Novell technologies and product versions. Customers also have the option to purchase Novell services, including Technical Support, Training and Consulting services.

Finding a customised solution
In addition to the VLA or MLA, customers who need special, customised options for large deals are able to negotiate contract terms with Novell. Some of the options may include special financing, product and/or service bundles, multi-year arrangements, vesting rights, subscription-based licensing and more. These special contract changes are generally managed with a contract addendum and can be initiated by the customer, partner or sales representative