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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

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What is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server?

The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is distribution of the Linux operating system originally developed in Germany.

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Suse Linux Enterprise Server is a widely used operating system that offers a stable and secure environment for running applications and …
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R6R! Robust 'n' Reliable!

9 out of 10
February 21, 2023
We use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP with HA extension, for SAP, virtualized, and on-premise. It's a solid-robust OS for long time …
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A Superior OS Especially for SAP

10 out of 10
December 20, 2022
Originally purchased to run SAP these servers have now become the vast majority of our Linux OS used. Over the last decade plus we have …
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Product Demos

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - Demo de Live Patching

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EMC Vplex demo with virtualized SAP

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SAP Business One 10 0 Platform and Extensibility Technology Enhancements

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - Demo extensión de alta disponibilidad

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - Demo full system rollback y service pack migration

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching demo

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Product Details

What is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server?

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Technical Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is distribution of the Linux operating system originally developed in Germany.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.

The most common users of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Suse Linux Enterprise Server is a widely used operating system that offers a stable and secure environment for running applications and services. Users appreciate its smooth implementation process, allowing for easy configuration and deployment on multiple machines. It has gained popularity among businesses of all sizes due to its stability, security, and scalability. Organizations seeking a reliable server platform often turn to Suse Linux Enterprise Server, as it provides a wide range of tools and technologies for managing and deploying complex applications, such as containers, cloud, and virtualization solutions. The product's accessibility and user-friendly interface make it suitable even for those with limited Linux knowledge. Moreover, Suse Linux Enterprise Server is highly recommended for running critical business applications like SAP ECC Suite running on SAP HANA, thanks to its compatibility and support from SAP.

Users recommend the following when considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Server:

  1. Consider SUSE Manager for managing bigger clusters: Some users suggest exploring SUSE Manager as it can effectively manage larger clusters. This recommendation highlights the importance of researching all versions, modules, and extensions to ensure the right package is purchased.

  2. Check compatibility matrix and support criteria: It is advised to review the compatibility matrix and support criteria before using SUSE. Users find the licensing portal easy to use and recommend obtaining a support contract. This recommendation aims to ensure a smooth deployment and optimal usage of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

  3. Test openSUSE before deploying SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: If there are concerns about potential risks, some users suggest testing openSUSE before deploying SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in production. Additionally, selecting a Linux server compatible with the existing network environment is emphasized as an important step to consider.

These recommendations highlight the benefits of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, such as its resource efficiency, suitability for storage and virtualization, stability, and performance. They also emphasize its seamless integration with various databases in the market, making it suitable for business critical systems and production-grade workloads.

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Originally purchased to run SAP these servers have now become the vast majority of our Linux OS used. Over the last decade plus we have continued to upgrade existing servers in place and migrated all applications we can to SLES. Even as we moved workloads to the cloud SLES is the preferred OS with very few exceptions.
  • Upgrade in place with short downtimes.
  • SUSE supported software packages for almost everything
  • Stable and high preforming OS
  • Like most software companies license audits can be frustrating
SLES has been the only OS for our large SAP landscape in North America and has been adopted by the rest of our global divisions because of our performance. We have not encountered any scenarios where SLES is not a good choice. We only use other OS when the vendor will not support SLES.
  • Stability
  • Security
  • Low Cost
  • Reduced cost to support and training time
  • Upgrade pathway for new versions is fast and free
We find SUSE to be as good or better in all categories especially version upgrade paths. Once you have in upgraded a 10 year old OS 4 full versions with only 5 reboots in 3 hours you will not want to go back to dead end rebuilds.
30
Linux, DBA and SAP/Basis teams all use SLES.
10
Anyone with Linux/Unix skills can easily pickup SLES and be able to support it.
  • DB Servers
  • Application Servers
  • SAP Servers
Yes
Solaris, HP-UX and Redhat were in use when we first brought in SLES for a new application, SAP. We have since moved all applications to SLES except a few that only support Windows.
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
SLES was the preferred OS for Oracle based SAP and the only supported for HANA SAP.
No need to change we made the right decison.
  • In-Person Training
Third party training was fast but mostly unnecessary as we were already Unix trained and Linux familiar.
Support personnel are helpful and fairly fast to bring resolution to non-emergency issues. Patches are created and posted in a timely fashion. We so far have not had any major problems that needed support.
We had premium support for several years but stopped renewing to cut costs and we rarely used it.
No
SUSE is easy to use and quick to roll out.
  • Version upgrades
  • New server installs
No
We have successfully deployed on physical servers, VMs and in cloud all over the globe from templates of our own design.
Yes
The process was amazingly flawless. We purchased a company with 10 year old servers running 4 versions behind and were able to upgrade all the way to current with little fuss.
No
No
Amanda Decker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using Suse Linux on several of our virtual machines. It is supporting the virtual layer that hosts our application and web servers. It's easy to install and configure. We were not a fan of Suse Linux a few years back, but now Suse Linux has reached a level where it is officially supported by lots of vendors. For example, Oracle Database was officially supported only on RHEL and Oracle Linux. It is also now supported on Suse Linux.

Our implementation of Suse Linux was smooth. We configured a template for our organizational needs and then used it to deploy on multiple machines. The Auto YaST package makes automated installation convenient.
  • It can be installed on Enterprise Servers, Mainframes, Workstations as well as desktop computers.
  • If you are using Oracle Database, Orarun Suse Package makes your Oracle Database deployment very easy.
  • We also loved the pricing model offered by Suse Linux.
  • I haven't really faced problems with Suse Linux. But one of our applications generates Excel and Word doc reports on the server. We had a little challenge making it work on Suse Linux, as Suse Linux doesn't support Windows utilities directly.
Suse Linux is specifically designed for enterprise servers, mainframes, and workstations. You can also install it on desktop computers for personal use. It is well suited in an environment where you have large scale implementation of Linux. Applying security patches or installing packages across systems is very easy.
  • Our Go-Live time was less than estimated. A good amount of credit goes to the ease of deploying Suse Linux on around 200 Virtual Machines we have.
  • We didn't have to train our system admins to learn Suse Linux.
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
We have been using RHEL in most of our other projects. We chose Suse Linux for their pricing model and ease of patching. There is no other major pros and cons of RHEL over Suse Linux and vice versa.
  • Automated package installation using the Auto YaST Package utility.
  • System Administration tasks and performance monitoring are easy.
  • Using Windows utilities on Suse Linux platform is a bit challenging.
For the breadth of services, features and overall performance, I believe Suse Linux is a great choice for any enterprise. It still has to grow a bit in areas like online help forums and documents, but we are pretty much satisfied with our choice.
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