Author: Sabine Söllheim, Suse

SAP Edge Integration Cell is a flexible hybrid integration runtime that is available as an optional extension to the SAP Integration Suite. This API management executes integration scenarios within a private infrastructure.

As a close SAP companion, SUSE is once again part of this year's SAPHIRE NOW. A top topic: the migration from SAP ERP ECC to SAP S/4HANA with SUSE solutions.

Suse now offers an SAP endorsed app: Suse Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications. In this article, we will take a look at what the premium certification is all about.

The acquisition of Kubernetes container management specialist Rancher Labs creates new opportunities for Suse customers to drive digitization based on Kubernetes.

The number of Hana users is steadily increasing, meaning the number of SAP customers using Linux is increasing as well. System management software plays a central role.

The transformation from ERP/ECC to S/4 Hana is still the main topic in the SAP community. However, it is worth taking a look at the midmarket solution SAP Business One on Hana.

Version 15 SP2 of Suse Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for SAP Applications has arrived and is another milestone for SAP Linux use on premises and in the cloud.

Be it planned or unplanned downtimes - companies have to deal with system availability. Technologies or infrastructure components can support the goal of "near-zero downtime" and thus achieve better SAP utilization for the business.

Similar to on-premise, Suse solutions for SAP are now among the recommended and preferred partner systems for SAP deployment in the public cloud environment. A spotlight on Suse for SAP solutions that can be obtained via the authoritative "SAP public cloud service providers".

Many events have moved to digital because of COVID-19, including Sapphire Now Converge and Susecon Digital. Virtual customer conferences are important, especially for SAP customers.

While some customers remain skeptical, there is mounting evidence that SAP Hana-Linux clusters simplify operations and accelerate digital transformation.

There are augurs who are critical of an implementation and operation of Hana Linux clusters. Much depends on a provided advantageous "know how".