The Perfect Match: Oracle Grid Infrastructure (RAC) 19c and Fusion Middleware 14c on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7

Planning your IT strategy for the long haul just got a lot simpler. If you rely on Oracle’s mission-critical software, you can now pair its Long-Term Support (LTS) releases with the decade-long stability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 Service Pack 7. We’re thrilled to announce that this powerful combination has now fully certified Oracle Database 19c, Oracle Grid Infrastructure (RAC) 19c, Oracle WebLogic Server 14cand Oracle FUSION MiddleWare 14c, thanks to the dedicated work of the SUSE and Oracle teams to provide a robust, reliable, and fully supported platform for your enterprise workloads.

This certification validates the performance, stability, and seamless compatibility of key Oracle technologies on SLES 15 SP7, offering a powerful combination for businesses building a resilient and high-performance IT infrastructure.

Why this certification is a game-changer

For enterprises, this isn’t just a technical update; it’s about investment protection and operational certainty. Both Oracle Database 19c and Oracle Fusion Middleware 14c are Long-Term Support (LTS) releases. This means they receive years of Premier and Extended Support from Oracle, with support available until December 2032. By certifying these LTS releases on SLES 15 SP7, we are providing a true “safe harbor” for your long-term IT strategy.

Key advantages of the certified SUSE + Oracle stack

The benefits of running Oracle on SLES go far beyond compatibility. This certified combination delivers tangible advantages for your enterprise:

• A proven foundation for high availability
  The certification of Oracle Grid Infrastructure (RAC) 19c is key for enterprises that cannot afford downtime. It validates that you can build highly available and scalable clustered database environments on SLES 15 SP7, ensuring your mission-critical services remain online and performant, even in the event of a server failure.
• Unprecedented long-term stability
  The combination of Oracle’s LTS releases with the unique in the market SLES 15 lifecycle—which extends up to 2037 without a minor upgrade—creates the perfect platform for your long-term Oracle workloads. This allows for multi-year strategic planning, eliminating the need for disruptive OS upgrades for over a decade.
• Engineered for peak performance
  The collaboration between SUSE and Oracle engineers ensures SLES 15 SP7 is highly optimized for Oracle workloads. From kernel-level tuning to support for the latest hardware, the platform is built to extract maximum performance from your database and application tiers.
• A fortress for your data with zero downtime
  SLES 15 SP7 creates a fortress for your data. It boasts a hardened security profile and extensive cryptographic compliance, validated by certifications like FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria EAL4+. The standout feature is SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching, which allows you to apply critical security updates to the kernel and essential shared libraries without a reboot, potentially keeping servers secure and online for more than a year at a time. This process is transparent to your applications, meaning your Oracle database and middleware services are not restarted or interrupted, resulting in zero operational downtime and reducing operational costs by minimizing the need for planned maintenance windows.
• Streamlined management for Multi-Linux deployments
  For multi-server Oracle deployments, SUSE Multi-Linux Manager simplifies administration at scale. This powerful tool provides a single pane of glass for automated patching, configuration management, and compliance monitoring across your entire Linux estate, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency.
• A consistent foundation for your hybrid strategy
  Whether on-premises or in the cloud, SLES 15 SP7 provides a standardized, enterprise-grade OS. This consistency simplifies workload migration, streamlines hybrid management, and ensures your Oracle deployments are ready for the future.

The officially certified stack

The following Oracle products are now fully certified for production use on SLES 15 SP7:

• Oracle Database Server 19c (19.27.0.0)
• Oracle Grid Infrastructure / RAC 19c (19.27.0.0)
• Oracle Fusion Middleware 14c Suite (14.1.2.0.0), including:
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 14c (14.1.2.0.0)
  • Oracle Forms and Reports 14c (14.1.2.0.0)
  • Oracle WebTier 14c (14.1.2.0.0)
  • Oracle WebCenter Portal 14c (14.1.2.0.0)
  • Oracle SOA Suite 14c (14.1.2.0.0)
  • Oracle Identity and Access Management 14c (14.1.2.0.0)

Get started with updated resources

To facilitate smooth deployments, our teams have updated all relevant documentation, including installation guides and best practices. Find everything you need on the official SUSE/Oracle documents web page: View the Official Documentation

We look forward to seeing how our customers leverage this powerful combination to drive innovation.

For these reasons and more, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is the clear choice for your next Linux platform for Oracle.

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