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Novell* SUSE* Linux Certification
 
Overview
 
Pass-Through Certification refers to the ability for third-party systems to be granted the same certification status as models previously certified by Intel Corporation. Currently, Novell* SUSE* Linux Pass-Through Certification is only available to vendors who purchase Intel server boards/systems and are current members of the Novell PartnerNet program.

This process has been developed in order for third-party vendors of Intel server boards/systems to receive Novell SUSE Linux Hardware Certification status in a timely and cost-effective manner. For this program, Intel will assume the responsibility of performing the testing of Intel-based reference systems per Novell standard hardware certification process. Novell will provide assistance to Intel, at a best efforts level, to help with individual system certifications. The Intel server customer will file a request to Novell to be entered into the Novell Bulletin System (NBS).
 
 
SUSE Linux Pass-Through Certification Hardware Requirements
 
Intel Corporation first performs an original model certification as described in the Novell SUSE Hardware Certification Policies. Subsequent pass-through system certifications of EPSD OEM must meet the following additional requirements:
 Pass-Through certifications must be performed on systems that are a subset of the components covered by testing completed in the original model certification.
 No features or hardware may be added or subtracted from a pass-through system that would impact the certification of the pass-through system.
 Each Pass-Through Certification must have a unique vendor, make, and model number that are not shared with any other hardware that would not be covered by the original certification.
 Each Pass-Through Certification must have a unique vendor specification URL or must utilize the equivalent OEM specification URL.
 
 
Process to Submit OEM Names and their products to Novell NBS
 
  1. Customer needs a Novell Login Account. To get an account go to the following URL: https://secure-www.novell.com/selfreg/jsp/createAccount.jsp


  2. Next the customer needs to join the Novell PartnerNet program as all users needing access to the Pass through Certification system must be listed under the company. Please note: The user email address log-in, must be the same one listed under the company information. To create a PartnerNet account:
    1. Open a web browser to: http://www.novell.com/partners/technology
    2. Under the Technology Partners, select "Are you a systems builder or an independent software or hardware vendor looking to expand your market?"
    3. Select "Join or Renew Now"
  3. To submit for SUSE Linux Pass-Through:
    1. Go to the Following URL: to create a "Systems Builder Rapid Certification Program"
    2. Once logged in, customer needs to select: "Systems Build Rapid Certification Program" link located in the middle of the page
    3. Select your Company or if your company doesn't appear then select "New Company" and click the "Continue" button.
    4. Now select the "Category" <Server or Workstation>, then the "Vendor" <your company name>, and now the "Operating System".
    5. Select "Find Configurations" button.
    6. Click the "Bulletin Number" button that you want to do a SUSE Linux Pass-Through certification of your product that is equivalent to Intel server board/system.
    7. Change the Product Name and Product Description for your product then click the "Next" button.
    8. If you don't need any other changes just click "Next" in the "Referenced System Bulletin information" page. If needed, then please select from the "change" button and then select from the drop down list.
    9. Review the changes in Yellow and then click the "Submit" button.
You have created a submission for review by Novell. Keep this submission number for reference to your submission.

Your bulletin should be released within 3 business days.

For additional questions, please send an email to Intel Corporation at SUSE-Novell@intel.com.
 
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