Author: Cara Ferguson
Why SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Is the Best Choice for Running SAP
SAP is a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that coordinates finance, supply chain, procurement and operations across large organizations. It runs the workflows that most businesses cannot afford to interrupt, which makes it essential to choose the right platform for SAP. Architects and infrastructure leaders are right to scrutinize platform claims carefully before committing. […]
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What Is High Performance Computing (HPC)?
When scientists need to model climate change over decades, when engineers test vehicle designs through millions of simulated crashes, when enterprises train Generative AI models reshaping industries, or when researchers sequence entire human genomes in hours rather than years, they turn to high performance computing. These aren’t just faster computers running the same old programs. […]
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Stop Reacting to Vendor Timelines: A Better Way to Optimize Your Linux Estate
Enterprise IT has reached a critical juncture. As infrastructure scales across hybrid, multi-cloud, edge, and AI-enabled environments, organizations are increasingly pressured to deliver greater value with fewer resources. Managing rising costs, vendor lock-in, and escalating operational risk has become a primary challenge for the modern enterprise. For leadership, this environment creates significant budget pressure and […]
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EOL vs EOS: Key Differences and What They Mean for Your IT Strategy
End of life (EOL) and end of support (EOS) are terms that IT decision-makers encounter regularly, yet many organizations still struggle to understand their distinct implications for enterprise technology strategy. Understanding these terms is critical for managing lifecycle planning, compliance and security in today’s complex IT environments. SUSE’s expertise in open-source innovation and IT infrastructure […]
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How to Explain Linux to Your Family Over the Holidays: A Survival Guide
The potatoes are passed, the meal is served and then it comes: the annual, inevitable question from Aunt Carol: “So, what do you actually do?” If you work in Linux, you know the struggle. You could launch into an explanation of kernels, distributions and system architecture, but you’ve learned that leads to glazed eyes and […]
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Linux for IoT: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Operating System
Key takeaways: Linux for IoT is a lightweight, purpose-built operating system designed for edge and embedded devices with limited resources IoT Linux distributions prioritize minimal footprint, security and resilience over traditional desktop or server features Open source Linux prevents vendor lock-in and allows customization for specific hardware and application needs Enterprise Linux distributions like SUSE […]
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Immutable Linux: Resilience for Business Continuity
Key Takeaways: Immutable Linux uses a read-only root filesystem and atomic updates that either succeed completely or roll back automatically, eliminating partially failed updates Organizations managing hundreds or thousands of distributed devices benefit most from immutability because it prevents configuration drift and enables reliable remote updates at scale The immutable approach strengthens security by preventing […]
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If Linux Went Dark: A Halloween Horror Story
To celebrate Halloween, we’re exploring a spooky hypothetical… What if, at the stroke of midnight, Linux simply vanished? In a world without Linux, checkout lanes would freeze. Factory floors grind to a halt. Your Android phone would become quite an expensive paperweight. These (hypothetical) failures show just how integral Linux is to the modern world.
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Linux for AI: The Right Foundation for AI Workloads
Your AI pilots delivered results, and it’s time to scale. As you shift from proof-of-concept to production, familiar obstacles will surface. Compliance frameworks are getting even more rigorous, and they demand signed artifacts and provenance trails. A closer look at GPU costs shows the possibility of unpredictable spikes across multi-cloud environments. There’s a risk that […]
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Linux System Hardening: Best Practices, Tools, and Strategies for Securing Your Systems
A default operating system installation is built for convenience, not enterprise security. Relying on out-of-the-box configurations leaves critical infrastructure exposed to evolving threats. Securing enterprise Linux workloads requires proactive, defense-in-depth strategies before systems ever reach production. Linux system hardening: key takeaways Understand what hardening involves: Linux hardening focuses on removing unnecessary components, applying secure configurations […]
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Navigating the Multi-Linux Landscape: Common Challenges and How to Solve Them
Enterprise IT environments have evolved beyond single-platform solutions to embrace diverse Linux distributions — each meeting specific workload requirements. While this approach offers flexibility and prevents vendor lock-in, it introduces complex management challenges that require strategic solutions. Organizations can harness the full potential of their multi-Linux infrastructure by understanding these challenges and implementing effective management […]
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What Is SELinux And Why It Matters For Linux Security
Security breaches happen even on fully patched systems with proper firewalls. Traditional Linux permissions aren’t always enough to stop determined attackers. Security-Enhanced Linux is a powerful security framework that adds an extra layer of protection to your Linux systems by using mandatory access controls. Built by the National Security Agency and integrated into enterprise Linux […]
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Tired of Vendor Lock-in? How to Future-Proof Your Linux Environment
When Linux distributions reach end-of-life, organizations find themselves trapped in restrictive vendor relationships that limit flexibility, drive up costs and force disruptive migrations. The end-of-life for CentOS 7 in 2024 left thousands of enterprises scrambling for alternatives while facing pressure to make hasty decisions. It was also a prime example of a growing threat for […]
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Translate EOL Shocks into Service Stability with SUSE Multi-Linux Support
End-of-life events transform routine operations into high-stakes decisions. When Linux distributions lose vendor support, uptime-sensitive environments — sovereign clouds, trading platforms, hospital networks and more — must balance continuity needs against migration risks. To effectively manage this challenge, many organizations turn to support partners. Recently, kt cloud worked with SUSE to successfully and proactively ship […]
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Linux IT Support Best Practices for Managing Multiple Distributions
Today’s enterprises operate in a new reality: managing mixed or heterogeneous IT environments. With IT heterogeneity, enterprises gain improved scalability, agility, cost optimization, security, compliance and business continuity. To make the most of these benefits, an organization must manage these varied environments efficiently and reliably. Unfortunately, mixed Linux environments can challenge even the most seasoned […]
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Embracing the Freedom of Multi-Linux Environments
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, businesses are ditching traditional single-platform IT strategies for more flexible, heterogeneous environments. This shift isn’t just about keeping up with the latest trends – it’s about staying ahead of the curve and driving innovation. The Evolution of IT Strategies The days of single-platform IT strategies are behind us. As […]
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Linux Managed Services: Your Complete Guide
Managing a diverse Linux environment doesn’t have to be a trade-off between innovation and stability. As hybrid cloud architectures grow more complex, enterprises are increasingly turning to managed services and multi-Linux support to eliminate operational silos and reduce the “maintenance tax” on their IT teams. Linux managed services: key takeaways Operational efficiency: Shifting routine maintenance […]
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From Chaos to Clarity: Unifying Your Linux Environment with SUSE
Across industries, IT leaders are grappling with increasingly complex Linux operations. A decade ago, you may have run one or two distributions. Today, enterprise environments include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu and more. The shift is understandable — different workloads demand different tools. This kind of flexible, workload-driven approach inherently […]
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A Streamlined Multi-Linux Strategy for Financial Services
In financial services, strategic flexibility is as important as technical precision. A diversified Linux environment provides operational agility and competitive advantage. Multi-distribution management requires notable time and expertise, however, which can sometimes overextend internal resources. Unfortunately, when enterprises struggle to manage their Linux environments effectively, the consequences can be severe. Even an hour of downtime […]
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금융 부문을 위한 효율적인 멀티 리눅스 전략
금융 서비스에서 전략적 유연성은 기술적 정밀성만큼 중요합니다. 다각화된 Linux 환경은 운영상의 민첩성과 경쟁 우위를 제공합니다. 그러나 여러 배포판을 관리하려면 상당한 시간과 전문 지식이 필요하며, 이로 인해 때때로 내부 리소스가 과부하될 수 있습니다. 불행히도 기업이 Linux 환경을 효과적으로 관리하는 데 어려움을 겪으면 그 결과는 심각할 수 있습니다. 단 한 시간의 다운타임도 기관에 수백만 달러의 비용을 발생시킬 […]
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Why SUSE Multi-Linux Support is a Game-Changer for Your IT Environment
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, maintaining a secure and compliant IT infrastructure is more critical than ever. The end of support for popular Linux distributions like CentOS can pose significant challenges for IT teams, including security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and potential downtime. This is where SUSE Multi-Linux Support (MLS) comes into play, offering a […]
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SUSE Multi-Linux Support: Simplifying and Reducing Costs Across Your Entire Linux Estate
SUSE Multi-Linux Support is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations manage a diverse Linux environment more efficiently and cost-effectively. This service is particularly valuable for companies that use multiple Linux distributions, as it provides a single, streamlined support experience across every version of Linux they run, including SUSE, CentOS, Oracle, and RHEL. By leveraging […]
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Choosing the Right Linux Server OS for Your Enterprise Needs
Whether your business is a small start-up poised for hyper-growth or a large corporation managing large amounts of data, the right Linux server operating system (OS) will affect your scalability, security and long-term business growth. With so many Linux distributions available, how do you choose the right one? Explore the key factors for selecting an […]
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Modernizing Legacy Systems: Strategies for a Future-Ready IT Infrastructure
Businesses face pressure to keep up with the latest technologies to remain competitive, efficient and secure. However, many organizations still rely on legacy systems—older infrastructure that once helped them thrive but is now impeding growth. Modernizing legacy systems is a critical move toward future-proofing your IT infrastructure and safeguarding your business’s security. Key challenges of […]
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SUSE Multi-Linux Support: A Unified Strategy for Diverse IT Environments
Diverse IT environments are a double-edged sword. While mixed-IT and multi-Linux environments offer flexibility and scalability, they entail a complex infrastructure that can be difficult to manage. With SUSE Multi-Linux Support, you can take advantage of a multi-Linux environment and easily manage the complexity. Let’s explore how SUSE Multi-Linux Support provides a unified strategy for […]
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How To Choose the Right Linux Server Distro in 2025
When your service crashes at 3 a.m. and urgent alerts flood your phone, the Linux distribution you chose months ago suddenly becomes critical. The right choice means rapid recovery. The wrong choice means extended downtime, lost revenue, and unnecessary stress. For us in IT teams, we have seen it all: a banking system failure after […]
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Future-Proofing Your Linux Environment With SUSE Multi-Linux Support
IT infrastructure needs the flexibility to adapt to evolving business requirements. Otherwise, your organization risks being held back by your own technology. Linux environments are at the heart of many critical operations; however, managing them, especially if you’re running a mix of distributions that include legacy systems, is a challenge. As enterprises increasingly rely on […]
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