In case any one interested on this list. -Arun
>>> On 1/11/2007 at 2:04 AM, Rasmus Plewe <rplewe@(protected):
> Hello all,
>
> when SLES10 was released I promised that the invitation to the SP1
beta
> program would go to this mailing list as well. Please read carefully
the
> announcement below, and if you are interested and see the possibility
to
> actively participate, please go to the survey mentioned below to
apply
> for the program.
>
> If you have experience with SLES10, and have encountered problems,
this
> is your chance to influence how well those problems are fixed (or at
> least to learn early whether an improvement is planned or if you need
to
> think about a workaround).
>
> If you have any questions about the program, you are welcome to
email
> Alison or me off-list, as this list is not really about beta program
> discussions...
>
>
> ----- Forwarded message from Alison Tate <ATate@(protected)> -----
>
> From: Alison Tate <ATate@(protected)>
> Subject: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 Beta Opportunity
>
>
> Dear Novell Customer,
>
> Novell is pleased to announce the availability of the Beta release
SUSE?
> Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 SP1. This message contains news
about
> the SLES 10 SP1 Beta and your possible involvement.
>
> In addition to bug fixes, the following improvements are planned for
> SLES 10 SP1:
>
> 1) Xen Virtualization
> - Live Migration
> - 32 bit guests on 64 bit hosts FV
> - Improved management tools including Novell Customer Center handling
of
> images & VM subscriptions
> - Broader support for different guest OSes including Windows and
RedHat
> guests
>
> 2) Storage
> - iSCSI boot support
> - OCFS2 improvements including expansion and mmap support
> - File System Audit
>
> 3) AppArmor
> - Network access control
> - Profile improvements
> - Tomcat support
>
> 4) Management/Auditing
> - Systemtap, kexec/kdump improvements
> - More LAF (Linux Audit Framework) modules
> - EAL 4+, CAPP preparation
>
> 5) Install/update/package management improvements
> - Performance improvements
> - Delta & patch RPMs
>
> Novell would like to establish a close working relationship with a
few
> highly motivated customers in an authorized beta setting. In this
> arrangement, you will be first to receive new versions of the
software
> as it becomes available, AND you will receive free technical support
for
> the duration of the beta cycle. In return Novell asks your site to
> commit ca. 10 man-hours per week to testing the product and
reporting
> your feedback on its performance.
>
> Please know that there are a set of standards that are required to
> become a Novell Beta Tester such as:
>
> Test the product for a minimum of 5 to 10 hours a week.
> Install the product within 2 business days of receiving it.
> Complete provided test cases within one (1) week after each beta
release
> is installed.
> Report on defects found during beta testing within one (1) business
day.
> Regress defects found with product refresh code.
> Participate in conference calls, as scheduled.
> Answer survey questions, as needed.
> Periodically report feedback to development on reliability,
stability,
> and readiness of product for the marketplace.
> Provide feedback regarding product documentation and help systems.
> Provide the required hardware to adequately test the product.
> Participate in the Novell Beta Test Program under a formal
> Non-Disclosure Agreement.
>
> If you are interested in participating in this beta, please complete
the
> survey located at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=231183048265.
> Please be aware that not all respondents will be chosen for the
> Authorized beta. However, those who are not chosen for the
Authorized
> beta will be included in the unsupported Extended beta. You will
> receive additional information pertaining to the SLES 10 SP1 beta in
> mid-January.
>
> *Please be aware that a Novell Login account is required to access
the
> beta code. If you do not already have one, please create one at
> https://secure-www.novell.com/selfreg/jsp/createAccount.jsp?target=
> before replying to this email.
>
>
> ****Please Respond Immediately! *******
> The product is preparing for the Beta I phase. Please respond as soon
as
> possible to this e-mail with the information requested.
>
>
> I look forward to hearing from you soon.
>
>
> Alison Tate
> Beta Test Manager
> atate@(protected)
> http://www.novell.com/beta
>
> ----- End forwarded message -----
>
>
> Regards,
> Rasmus
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