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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 […]

Categories: Enterprise Linux, Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for z Systems and LinuxONE, SUSE News

By: davidjrocha

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 […]

Categories: Alliance Partners, CSP, Enterprise Linux, IT Infrastructure Management, Partners, S/4HANA, SAP Solutions, Server, SUSE in the Cloud, SUSE Linux Enterprise, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, SUSE Manager, SUSE Subscription Management Tool

By: Michael Tabron

April 17, 2019 9:00 am

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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 […]

Categories: SAP Solutions, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM Power Systems, SUSE News

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 […]

Categories: Compliance, Server

By: Raj Meel

February 7, 2019 6:48 pm

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Explore options for SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Service Pack 4, End-of-Life Mar 31, 2019

General support for SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 product family, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 will be ending on March 31, 2019. What do you need to do? First of all, you still have time on your side to plan a course of action that best suits your needs. Here are some […]

Categories: Announcements, SUSE Linux Enterprise, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

By: Michael Tabron

January 30, 2019 7:19 pm

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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. […]

Categories: SAP Solutions, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications

By: Dobrin

November 13, 2017 10:27 am

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Two Fast and Needed Actions to Get the Best Value from Long Term Service Pack Support

Long Term Service Pack Support (LTSS) is our offering designed to increase customer service pack and core server support period for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Its dates are set per service pack/code base and can be seen in our Lifecycle Pages. In a nutshell, LTSS allows customers to remain on a certain code base past […]

Categories: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE News

By: SUSE

February 28, 2017 10:05 am

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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 […]

Categories: Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, Technical Solutions

By: Dobrin

January 31, 2017 8:45 am

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End of Long Term Service Pack Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 2

Earlier in the fall, in my older blog post I reminded everyone to check our lifecycle page often and I also cautioned that SLESforSAP11 SP3 is nearing end of general support. I also mentioned that SLES11 SP2 will soon be out of support. The time has come and our colleagues in engineering will pull the […]

Categories: Announcements, Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Technical Solutions

By: Jo Eames

December 21, 2016 12:50 pm

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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 […]

Categories: Technical Solutions