Chapter 1. Project introduction

In this chapter, we discuss background information on the overall project. The

discussion is put forward in the following sections:

  Section 1.1,  Linux and IBM  on page 1 shows IBM's commitment in Linux

as one of the supported operating systems.

  Section 1.2,  Pattern for e business  on page 2 shows the structured

approach on building e business within the enterprise using patterns as

the basic building blocks.

  Section 1.3,  Penguins on the Web  on page 4 provides the background

information on this redbook and the project.

  Section 1.4,  Document organization  on page 4 gives the overall

document structure of the redbook and an expanded Table of Contents.

1.1 Linux and IBM

As stated in the Linux at IBM Web site,

http://www.ibm.com/linux

, IBM is

committed to supporting Linux as an option in the customer's operating

system:

IBM is committed to supporting your choice of platform and operating

systems    a commitment we re extending to the support of Linux, the

open source operating system. To meet increased demand for this

dynamic operating system, we provide the most comprehensive hardware,

software and support solutions. Linux users can draw on IBM s extensive

experience, skills and resources to address their technical needs.

Customers needing Linux support today can call IBM Global Services for

all their Linux support needs, from consulting and enablement assistance

to Operational Support Services. Customers can call a 24 hour telephone

hot line or access a web based help center to receive Linux support.

There are several IBM products that are currently available in Linux. There

are also a lot of other IBM products that are currently in beta test for Linux.

The key IBM alliance for Linux distributions are:

  Caldera Systems

  Red Hat

  Turbo Linux

  SuSE

  Copyright IBM Corp. 2000

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