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 your IT environment.

What Happens Without a Unified IT Strategy?

Without a unifying strategy, a diverse IT environment can be extremely complex. With multiple operating systems, cloud providers and Linux distributions, your company can easily struggle with complexity and configuration management. 

Without thorough visibility and a unifying operating strategy, your ecosystem is at risk for security breaches, which you may not detect if you don’t have a cohesive approach to patching, file permissions, firewall tools and intersystem gaps. If you’re working with many different tools, it may also be difficult to find support that can encompass all the platforms you work with. However, a unifying strategy and the right Linux support can help address all these issues. 

Choose the Right Linux for Your Business, No Strings Attached

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for every business. With SUSE Multi-Linux Support, you have the freedom to pick the Linux version that suits your needs best, with the confidence that you’ll get the same level of support no matter what.

Whether you’re running Red Hat Enterprise Linux or you need support for a sunsetted product like CentOS 7, you can use the version of Linux that best suits your business needs with support from SUSE. Your existing workflows and tools can be integrated with our product so you can achieve your business goals. 

We are here to help you keep your operating system healthy by providing patches, predictable releases and continuous support. There are no strings attached, either. Our subscription plan is straightforward with transparent pricing. Our support offers you the flexibility and freedom to run your workloads on whichever — and however many — Linux distributions you choose, all in a unified, cohesive and visible way.  

Trusted Open Source Partner With 30+ Years of Expertise

SUSE has deep roots in open source. For more than 30 years, we have been trusted leaders in open source software and support services. This heritage helps us build expertise in reducing complexity and increasing security across Linux distributions. For decades, our company has built our brand around deep engineering, services and support for optimal open source workflows. 

When you partner with SUSE, you know you’re not just getting a reliable product or service; you’re also supporting open source values. Our publicly available Open Source Policy highlights the mission that guides both our products and our business goals. SUSE is committed to principles of freedom, flexibility and choice. Our products help you achieve unity and visibility across all your Linux distros, no matter how many of them you’re using or what workloads you’re running. Getting SUSE Multi-Linux Support means you benefit from more than 30 years of expertise and reliability combined with constant innovation — all with the open source spirit. 

Continued Service and Support Without Forced Migrations

Because SUSE is committed to freedom and choice, our platforms are dedicated to providing you with continued service and support so you aren’t forced to migrate. When other platforms sunset or hit EOL, companies are often forced into migrations. Not only are these migrations costly and time-consuming, but they leave the company vulnerable to attacks. The new platform often has a learning curve for employees to adjust to. Depending on your vendor, you may experience vendor lock-in or be dragged along a technology roadmap that doesn’t align with your business goals. 

With SUSE Multi-Linux Support, you can keep your existing Linux operating system without any forced migrations. Our support services simplify operations and provide consistent support across distributions to manage your diverse IT environment. With SUSE Multi-Linux Support, your systems stay secure and fully supported without disruptive, costly migrations. Keep your focus on growth, not vendor-imposed timelines.

Unify Your Multi-Linux Environment

Bringing your multi-Linux environment together provides you with multiple benefits. When you have a unifying strategy, you can reduce duplication efforts, improve scalability and enhance interoperability. Unification across your multi-Linux environment gives you better visibility, which in turn helps improve security, simplify management and identify more efficient workflows.

You can keep your menagerie of Linux distros and still stay organized. To learn more about how you can achieve more choices, lower cost and reduced risk with a unified multi-Linux environment, read our white paper, “Strategies for a Seamless, Scalable Multi-Linux Infrastructure.”