SUSE
SUSE
SUSE is one of the oldest and most renowned Linux providers worldwide, offering SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) as a commercial enterprise distribution and openSUSE as a community-maintained variant for developers and users. SUSE has a particularly strong presence in the European enterprise environment and is regarded as a reliable platform for demanding server environments.
Two variants for different requirements
SUSE addresses different target groups with its two main products: SUSE Linux Enterprise is aimed at enterprises that require a commercially backed support and certification framework. openSUSE is available as a free community distribution—either as the stable Leap, which is closely aligned with SLE, or as the rolling-release variant Tumbleweed for users who prefer the latest software versions.
Stability, tools, and certifications
SUSE Linux Enterprise is characterized by long support cycles, an extensive certification program, and a mature administration tool: YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) enables consistent graphical and text-based system management and has been a hallmark of the distribution for decades. In addition, SUSE offers certifications for numerous hardware and software platforms as well as compliance options for regulated environments.
Use Cases
- Enterprise servers and data centers – proven platform for business-critical workloads
- SAP environments – SUSE is one of the primary certified platforms for SAP HANA and SAP S/4HANA
- High availability – with SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension
- Containers and Kubernetes – with SUSE Rancher as a leading container management platform
- Edge computing – SUSE offers specialized solutions for distributed and resource-constrained environments
Professional support for SUSE
credativ® supports you in deploying SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE—from planning and migration through configuration management to ongoing operations. Contact us if you are using or evaluating SUSE in your infrastructure.
Further Information:
- suse.com – Official product page
- opensuse.org – openSUSE community project
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