SAP HANA Validated on SLES for SAP 15 SP7. Powering Your Long-Term SAP Success

Eliminate uncertainty in your long-term SAP projects with the only Linux platform consistently validated by SAP across every service pack.

SUSE is pleased to announce that SAP HANA® 2.0 is now officially validated on SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for SAP® applications 15 SP7. This validation was completed within just three weeks of the general availability of the service pack, reaffirming SUSE’s commitment to helping enterprises run mission-critical SAP workloads with confidence and long-term stability.

With this milestone, SUSE continues its track record as the only Linux vendor to have achieved SAP HANA validation for every service pack of the SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 family, offering customers unmatched consistency and lifecycle assurance.

Why this matters for SAP-centric enterprises

For organizations modernizing or expanding their SAP landscapes, this validation means you can move forward immediately with SAP HANA 2.0 deployments on the newly validated SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 15 SP7, knowing the platform is tested, certified, and fully supported by SAP.

This ensures a high-performance, secure, and enterprise-ready foundation for projects ranging from HANA database upgrades to full S/4HANA transformations, whether running in the data center, at the edge, or in the cloud.

SAP HANA versions supported on SLES for SAP applications 15 SP7

The following SAP HANA 2.0 support levels are now officially validated by SAP for SP7:

• SAP HANA 2.0 SPS05, starting with revision 59.17
• SAP HANA 2.0 SPS07, starting with revision 79.04
• SAP HANA 2.0 SPS08, starting with revision 85

These validations apply to both x86_64 (Intel/AMD) and IBM Power architectures, supporting a wide range of deployment models.

For complete details on supported configurations and OS tuning, refer to:

• SAP Note 2235581 – SAP HANA: Supported Operating Systems
• SAP Note 2684254 – OS Settings for SLES for SAP

A platform designed for lifecycle control and SAP reliability

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 15 SP7 is engineered to support long-term SAP projects without disruption:

• Mainstream support through July 31, 2031
• Long Term Service Pack Support (LTSS) through July 31, 2034
• LTSS Core (for critical components like the kernel and glibc) through December 31, 2037

This lifecycle design enables enterprises to standardize on SP7 and run their SAP workloads without needing a minor OS upgrade for over a decade. This is especially critical for regulated industries, validated environments, and any deployment where downtime, recertification, or change risk must be minimized.

Benefits to SAP operations

1. Reduced Operational Complexity
   With validated SAP HANA support and a long OS lifecycle, there’s no need for disruptive minor upgrades, streamlining change management and reducing risk.
2. Cost Efficiency
   Avoid repeated testing, recertification, and consulting expenses that typically accompany mandatory OS updates in tightly controlled SAP environments.
3. Platform Stability
   SP7’s longevity means your operating system can remain stable and consistent throughout the life of your SAP hardware and software investments.

What’s new in SP7 that matters for SAP workloads

Security built for the future

• Quantum-safe cryptography via OpenSSL 3.2 with TLS 1.3 post-quantum support
• Confidential computing: Encrypted memory for Intel TDX and AMD SEV architectures
• Hardened system defaults to support Zero Trust and regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIS2)

Performance and kernel improvements

• Linux 6.4 kernel backports with enhanced cgroupv2 CPU scheduling
• Improved memory handling and NUMA awareness
• More efficient systemd performance and reliability

SAP-tuned high availability and automation

• Updated saptune and sapconf for SAP-validated configuration
• Advanced HA clustering tools including SAP HANA system replication agents
• Built-in SAP HANA Firewall and automated HANA cluster setup with reduced manual steps

SAP-tailored system monitoring and validation with Trento

• Use the latest versions of Trento to continuously monitor your SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver systems against best practices
• Identify configuration drifts, high availability issues, or misalignments in real time across your SAP landscape
• Trento integration with SUSE Manager and SUSE Multi-Linux Manager gives you full visibility into patching status, system health, and compliance posture of your SAP systems

Next steps: take advantage of SP7 validation

To fully leverage this validation:

• Check your SAP roadmap – Align current or upcoming SAP HANA projects with SP7 to ensure stability and support.
• Review SAP Note 2235581 – Confirm your SAP HANA version and revision compatibility.
• Consult SAP Note 2684254 – Apply SAP-recommended tuning settings for maximum performance and compliance.
• Plan for the long term – Standardize on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 15 SP7 to extend platform life and simplify change management.

SUSE: The Trusted Linux Platform for SAP

As the most widely deployed Linux for SAP HANA and SAP S/4HANA, SUSE continues to deliver innovation without disruption. With SP7 now fully validated for the latest SAP HANA 2.0 releases, organizations can confidently build on a foundation designed for performance, reliability, and lifecycle control—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or at the edge.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 15 SP7 isn’t just certified—it’s ready to support your SAP strategy for the next decade and beyond.

Learn more about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications or contact us to plan your new long term SAP-reliable platform with SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for SAP® applications 15SP7.