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SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching

Live Patching is a cutting edge technology that improves business continuity and saves costs by reducing downtimes, increasing service availability and enhancing security and compliance.

Using Live Patching, you can apply patches to your Linux kernel without rebooting your system. Your applications keep running while you patch the Linux kernel for critical updates. With Live Patching for IBM Power and Live Patching for x86 you can maximize uptime for a wide range of systems and applications.

Live Patching is independent of the application running on the Linux kernel. So you can keep running any of your business-critical applications ranging from enterprise Artificial Intelligence apps, big data analytics, databases (Oracle, SQL, etc.) to performance demanding in-memory database applications such as SAP HANA.

Key Features

Reduce downtimes for both planned and unplanned downtimes by patching your systems when you need to.

Keep your business up and running with increased service availability by enabling your business-critical services to run without interruption.

Enhance security & compliance by ensuring systems stay up-to-date with security patches and the capability to audit applied patches.

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Tech Specs

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching provides patches for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 Linux, for x86_64 and ppc64le systems.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

A system that runs SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 or SUSE Linux Enterprise 15

Zypper must be installed and configured to receive updates

Supported Processor Platforms

x86_64 Server

ppc64le (IBM Power Systems)

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Success Stories

GESIS

Avoids potentially 125 hours of accumulated downtime for every security patch
Cuts coordination costs between IT and business departments, saving 50% in communication and administration overhead for every Linux kernel patch deployment
Enhances security by ensuring that systems stay up to date with the latest Linux kernel patches
Maximizes service availability by eliminating the need to take systems offline for Linux kernel patching

Reduces time spent on routine administration tasks substantially despite doubling the number of instances
Streamlines SAP HANA operations with integrated management and support
Maximizes availability and business continuity of SAP HANA environments through innovative technology solutions

Achieved a Net Promoter Score of 57
Implemented an OS that helps deliver guaranteed performance
Achieved high availability with high quality of service

Increased flexibility and reduced costs for Oracle databases
Cut planned downtime to a minimum with live patching capability
Saved at least two man-days per month in administration alone
Reduced operational costs through platform standardization and Windows-Linux interoperability

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Webinars

Configuration and Patch Management for SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems

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What is Live Kernel Patching, the underlying technology, and demonstrate how it works.

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Zero Downtime for Your Mission-Critical Applications

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Sécurité et Gestion des Systèmes : Live patching, Salt dans SUSE Manager

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SUSE Academy - continuity of Linux servers (Live Patching, Rollback, HA) (Polish Language)

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