"MySQL is an increasingly vital component of enterprise IT infrastructures, and through our partnership with VERITAS, MySQL users on the Linux platform now have a compelling new enterprise software solution," said Marten Mickos, CEO, MySQL AB. "VERITAS Cluster Server brings enterprise-class high availability to MySQL, which is especially important for databases that run large-mission critical systems and a key building block for utility computing environments."

"Linux adoption is growing rapidly in the enterprise as customers look for ways to benefit from open source technology and dramatically lower IT hardware costs. At the same time, IT's need for lower management costs and fast, reliable access to data must remain a priority," said Robin Purohit, vice president of product management, Veritas Software. " Veritas helps customers realize the cost advantages of Linux without compromising core IT requirements, which translates into greater efficiencies and better service levels for the customer. That's the promise of utility computing."