FAQs:Open Source Reseller Services
Open Source Reseller Services
Our Open Source Reseller Services Hot Spot Tutorial will help technology channel professionals understand how to generate revenue through open source software while saving money for their customers. The tutorial provides advice on how to choose open source technology and how to support Linux and other open source applications, as well as more information you'll need to start generating profits with open source services.
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- Face-off: MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server (Additional Resources-Other Apps)
- Open source CRM software meets Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM (Additional Integration Resources)
- How Red Hat and SUSE Linux partner programs compare (Additional Linux Resources)
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Integration
If you're considering moving into the world of open source services, you'll need to decide on the application to put focus your resources on, as well as the right integration approach. And, you might want to consider offering open source managed services. This installment of our Hot Spot Tutorial lays out what your options are.
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Linux
Learn what's driving the increasing adoption of Linux within the operating system universe, as well as what the choices are among vendor-backed distributions of Linux. The fourth installment of our Open Source Hot Spot Tutorial outlines the options and includes a variety of tips and advice for implementing Linux.
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Other Apps
Linux may get most of the mind share in the open source world, but there are plenty of other open source applications, especially at the lower levels of the stack. In the fifth installment of our Open Source Services Hot Spot Tutorial, learn about the most important open source projects available for a range of applications, from databases to Web servers.
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Overview
Many companies are looking to open source software to lower IT costs. We've outlined opportunities and tips within the open source world in a Channel Hot Spot Tutorial. This introductory chapter will give you an overview.
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Support
Supporting open source software presents opportunities for systems integrators as IT budgets tighten and companies try to save money. Learn more about the benefits and challenges of offering open source support in the second installment of our Open Source Hot Spot Tutorial.