By: Michael Tabron

May 29, 2020 6:55 pm

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Maintaining SUSE Linux support during the pandemic

  The global pandemic and resulting government shelter-in-place or quarantine measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus have shifted the priorities of IT organizations away from non-critical maintenance and upgrades. Unfortunately, the planned end of General Support date for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 Service Pack 4 happens to be in […]

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By: David Rocha

September 30, 2019 3:50 am

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Solution: Enable LTSS for On-demand Amazon Web Services Images

The Private Repository scenario below applies to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP4 on-demand subscription images that SUSE publishes for Amazon Web Services (AWS). If you are running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 SP4 on-demand images, there are a few important facts that you need to know: SLES 11 SP4 reached the end […]

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By: Michael Tabron

April 17, 2019 9:00 am

7,892 views

A Special Offer for SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems Early Adopters

In my blog, “Is time running out for your SAP Linux support?”, I talked about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4 soon reaching its March 31, 2019 end date for General Support. This date has passed. To maintain support you have a choice of either upgrading to a currently supported […]

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By: Dobrin

March 20, 2019 10:24 pm

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Three Ways Long Term Service Pack Support (LTSS) Makes the Life of Enterprise IT Easier

Before I get to the three amazing things that calm down admins, developers and IT decision makers, I would like to take the opportunity and remind everyone of a few vital dates coming up: March 31, 2019. In other words, NOW. This is when SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 Service Pack 4 reaches end […]

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By: Michael Tabron

January 30, 2019 7:19 pm

5,578 views

Is time running out for your SAP Linux support?

In 60 days, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4 will reach the March 31, 2019 end date for General Support. This means that it’s no longer possible to purchase a Priority Support subscription with the updates, proactive fixes for bugs and security vulnerabilities, and unlimited technical support that you depend on. […]

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By: SUSE

February 28, 2017 10:05 am

3,522 views

A game plan to win in regulation or in overtime

My family and friends all know that I am a big fan of the NFL. I can be found parked in my recliner wearing my Carolina Panthers game jersey and watching the games on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday during the regular season, and on Saturdays during the playoffs. It's always with mixed emotions that I […]

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By: Joanne Eames

December 21, 2016 12:50 pm

3,434 views

Making a choice on your support! Why Long term support extensions bring you peace of mind

As with all things here at SUSE we are continually innovating and adapting our products to the latest requirements and demands of our customers’ environments.  But sometimes you may be in a situation where you aren’t quite ready for the latest version of the product.  The balance between innovation/optimizing your datacenter need […]

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