SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Name	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Developer	SUSE
Family	Linux
Source model	Open-source
Marketing target	Server (computing)
Package manager	RPM Package Manager
Kernel type	Monolithic kernel

Contents

Overview
Features
Editions and variants
History and development
Support and lifecycle
See also

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a Linux distribution developed by SUSE, designed for server (computing) use, and is certified by leading hardware vendors such as IBM, HP Inc., and Dell. It is used by organizations such as NASA, The New York Stock Exchange, and Tesco, and is supported by partners like Microsoft, Oracle Corporation, and SAP SE. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is built on top of the openSUSE project, which is a community-driven Linux distribution sponsored by SUSE, and is also used by other organizations such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon (company).

Overview

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is designed to provide a stable and secure operating system for server (computing) use, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance. It is used in a variety of environments, including data centers, cloud computing environments, and embedded systems, and is supported on a range of hardware platforms, including x86-64 and ARM architecture. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is also used by organizations such as CERN, European Space Agency, and Lockheed Martin, and is certified to run on hardware from vendors such as Cisco Systems, Fujitsu, and Lenovo. Additionally, it is compatible with a range of software applications, including Apache HTTP Server, MySQL, and PHP.

Features

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server includes a range of features, such as YaST, a configuration management tool, and AppArmor, a mandatory access control system. It also includes support for virtualization technologies, such as Xen and KVM (kernel module), and containerization technologies, such as Docker (software). SUSE Linux Enterprise Server also includes a range of security features, such as firewall (computing) configuration and intrusion detection systems, and is compliant with a range of industry standards, including PCI-DSS and HIPAA. Furthermore, it supports file systems like ext4, XFS, and Btrfs, and is compatible with database management systems like PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Oracle Database.

Editions and variants

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is available in a range of editions and variants, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, which is optimized for running SAP SE applications, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for z Systems and Linux on IBM Z, which is designed for use on IBM Z mainframe systems. It is also available as a virtual machine image for cloud computing environments, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Additionally, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is available for ARM architecture-based systems, such as those from Raspberry Pi Foundation and Asus, and is supported by organizations like The Linux Foundation and Open Source Initiative.

History and development

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server was first released in 2000, as SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7, and has since undergone several major releases, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 in 2004, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 in 2006, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 in 2009. The current version, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, was released in 2018, and includes a range of new features, such as improved support for containerization and cloud computing. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is developed by SUSE, which is a subsidiary of Micro Focus, and is supported by a range of partners, including HPE, Dell, and IBM. The development process involves collaboration with organizations like Red Hat, Canonical Ltd., and Debian.

Support and lifecycle

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is supported by SUSE for a period of 13 years, which includes 10 years of general support and 3 years of extended support. During this time, SUSE provides security updates, bug fixes, and new features, as well as support for hardware and software compatibility. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is also supported by a range of third-party support providers, including HPE, Dell, and IBM, and is compatible with a range of industry standards, including ITIL and COBIT. Additionally, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is used by organizations like NASA, The New York Stock Exchange, and Tesco, which require high levels of support and reliability.