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SUSE Certified for SUSE AI

Definition

The “SUSE Certified for SUSE AI” certification is part of the “SUSE Certified” product certification framework and is designed for products that integrate with SUSE AI. SUSE Certified for SUSE AI

Certifying a product to run on Rancher-managed RKE2 clusters and integrate with SUSE AI ensures compatibility and provides a seamless experience for users. By following this step-by-step process, partners can effectively certify their product and enhance its adoption within the Rancher community. 

 The “SUSE Certified for SUSE AI” certification aims to: 

  • Ensure Compatibility: This certification ensures that partner’s products are fully compatible with Rancher Prime and SUSE AI promoting seamless integration and reducing the likelihood of conflicts or issues. 
  • Promote Interoperability: This certification guarantees that certified products can work effectively with other components within the SUSE AI Suite, fostering a more collaborative and efficient ecosystem. 
  • Encourage Best Practices: By adhering to the certification criteria, partners can demonstrate their commitment to following industry best practice, ensuring security and reliability of their AI solutions. 
  • Simplify Deployment and Management: The certification process verifies that solutions can be easily deployed and managed in a RKE2 cluster managed by Rancher and integrated with SUSE AI components, providing a smooth experience for end-users and administrators. 
  • Streamline Support: With a certified SUSE AI solution, partners can showcase their commitment to supporting their solutions when deployed within SUSE AI, ensuring that customers can rely on expert assistance when needed. 
  • Build Trust and Recognition: This certification serves as a mark of quality and trust, demonstrating to customers that the certified solution meets industry standards and is backed by SUSE's endorsement. 

By obtaining the “SUSE Certified for SUSE AI” certification, SUSE partners can showcase their commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and interoperable AI solutions, while benefiting from the comprehensive product certification framework within the SUSE One Partner Program.

Certification Prerequisites

  1. Review the SUSE One Partner Program requirements and sign up for the SUSE One Partner Program if you are not a SUSE One Partner yet.
  2. An RKE2 cluster running Rancher
  3. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Rancher, and AI concepts 
    1. Rancher documentation 
    2. SUSE AI documentation
  4. Install SUSE AI on top of RKE2 cluster. 
  5. Application is certified as SUSE Ready for AI

Certification Requirements

  1. Successfully passing the SUSE AI deployment technical training.

  2. All certification testing on latest stable release of SUSE Rancher

  3. All certification testing done against latest supported version of RKE2

     

Certification Workflow

  1. Prepare your solution for certification 

1.1. Ensure that your solution is compatible with the SUSE AI components.

1. 2. Verify that your solution is compatible with the latest Rancher supported version of RKE2 

1.3. Create comprehensive documentation for integrating your solution with the SUSE AI Suite, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting guides 

  1. Test your solution with components of the SUSE AI Suite 

2.1. Set up a test environment, including SUSE AI and a Rancher-managed RKE2 cluster (NFR is needed, Under "Special Request" section)

2.2. Install your solution on the test cluster

 2.3. Validate your solution is functioning correctly by deploying sample applications and testing functionality between components 

2.4. Monitor the performance of your solution using Rancher's built-in monitoring tools, SUSE Observability, and SUSE Security

  1. Submit your solution for certification 

 3.1. Submit a demo of your solution for certification and provide the necessary documentation to the SUSE INNOVATE team  

3.2. Schedule a 30-min time slot to review the testing, documentation, and attestation that proves your solution is compatible with SUSE AI.

  1. Complete the certification process 

4.1. Receive confirmation from the SUSE INNOVATE team that your solution is certified. Once approved, your SUSE Certified for SUSE AI certification will be listed in the SUSE Partner Certification and Solutions Catalog (PCSC) 

4.2. Document your successful testing and your support by adding the appropriate SUSE product and version to the list of supported platforms in your documentation and web site.

  1. Maintain and recertify your certified solution

5.1. Keep your solution up-to-date with the latest Rancher, SUSE AI, and RKE2 releases 

5.2. Address any reported issues or bugs in a timely manner 

 5.3. You need to recertify your solution with each new  Rancher and RKE2 release 

5.4. Update your solution’s certification status with SUSE as needed, following any updates or changes to your product.