By justin.kestelyn on June 12, 2006 12:04 PM
So Robert Scoble, king of the "corporate" bloggers, has left MSFT -- for a podcasting studio, of all things. This development, according to the trade press (example), is filled with significance and meaning. But can anyone tell me what it is?
I'd be the last person to discount the importance/influence of the blogosphere, but on the other hand, let's put things in context. Scoble's blog, like most others, was chiefly devoted to his own opinions. To paraphrase an infamous but anonymous wag, "Opinions are like (belly buttons) -- everyone has one."
By justin.kestelyn on June 12, 2006 12:12 PM
As if Oracle's "Unbreakable" support for Linux wasn't enough, now we have Oracle Validated Configurations -- "pre-tested, validated architectures -- software, hardware, storage and networking components -- for successfully deploying Oracle solutions on Linux," according to the PR.
How do these configurations differ from traditional certification, you may ask? I can't put it any better than the FAQ:
"Oracle Validated Configurations go a step further [than certification] by testing the 'complete component stack' and providing recommendations on versions, settings, and fixes for a stack (software, hardware, and storage) based on experience with running workloads in the Oracle and Partner Linux Test Lab."
In other words, you get the benefit of extensive cross-stack testing (server, distro, storage, processor, etc.), making for less risky deployments. Go for it!
