Why Subscriptions?

We believe the subscription model is the most effective way to deploy, manage, and secure open source technology. It's a perfect complement to the rapid innovation of the open source model.

In the traditional method of software delivery, upgrades were costly, access to help was limited, and there was little incentive to improve the software between upgrades. The balance of power rested on the side of the vendor.

For Red Hat, the subscription model allows us to develop and deliver technology as its released, based on customer feedback. And to provide unlimited support over the life of an agreement. To create an actual relationship between the company and the customer before there's a problem. This is low-cost, high-value computing. It starts with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The corporate Linux standard, certified by top hardware and software vendors like IBM and Oracle. Enterprise Linux features enhanced enterprise performance and an extended release cycle. It is the rock-solid foundation for the open source enterprise.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions feature:

Red Hat Network. Provides administrators with the tools to efficiently manage the systems on their network. It also features a modular design--as networks grow, administrators can add enhanced capabilities for system updates, management, and provisioning of their entire infrastructure.

Support. Deploy Linux with confidence. We offer global support, up to 24x7 with one-hour response, delivered in seven languages.

In addition to services that accompany subscriptions to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, we also offer:

Training. We feature the world's most respected Linux training. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) has become the standard by which other IT certification programs are measured. Certification Magazine, Computer Reseller News, CertCities, TechRepublic--all have ranked RHCE as one of the 10 top IT certifications in a range of categories. We now also offer Red Hat Certified Technician and the master-level Red Hat Certified Architect certifications.

Consulting and custom engineering. We staff many of the world's top consultants in Linux and open source technology. Red Hat Professional Services offers a range of consulting engagements, from the complete Linux migration to focused, client-directed engineering and software customization.

Together, these solutions create a standard enterprise platform with the quality you expect from open source and expert Red Hat services to back it up.