Business continuity with the secure infrastructure

The Suse Linux Enterprise Server operating system for SAP applications has long been the first choice for many SAP workloads, whether implemented on-premises or as part of Rise with SAP. However, this critical base component is often overlooked by many customers. Each operating system should serve as a consolidated foundation for the respective application. Suse Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is a reliable, robust and secure foundation for SAP workloads.

The aim is to ensure that existing SAP customers can focus on their core ERP business without having to worry about the underlying IT infrastructure. The recent global server outage highlighted the importance of this and reminded companies that IT operating systems are essential for business continuity. It underlined the risks associated with neglecting regular maintenance and the need for a reliable infrastructure.

Suse is committed to providing an operating system for SAP infrastructures that runs smoothly in the background. From initial project planning, where customers can rely on certifications, best practices and support from SAP and its ecosystem, to final execution, Suse guarantees optimized SAP operations. This allows customers to focus on what really matters: their business.

Suse Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications is designed to ensure business continuity. It includes features such as automation, high availability, live patching and much more - features that work flawlessly and require minimal attention from the customer. The operating system is also designed to be easily recoverable in the event of a failure.

Suse believes that a smooth integration depends on two main components: close collaboration with SAP and the SAP ecosystem, and the trust of most existing SAP customers. This collaboration is rooted in our long-standing relationship with SAP, dating back to the development of the Hana database. During this time, Suse Linux Enterprise Server has been developed specifically to meet SAP's stringent requirements, making it the only operating system recommended by SAP.

In addition, Suse takes a proactive approach to managing SAP infrastructure software. Tools such as Suse Manager facilitate the implementation of workflows and processes for regular maintenance tasks, minimizing the risks associated with manual, error-prone system maintenance. This proactive management ensures that the SAP infrastructure remains in the best hands.
However, when talking about SAP infrastructures, reliability and resilience go beyond pure operating system functionality. New types of infrastructure solutions are needed to support new SAP software, such as SAP Edge Integration Cell running in containers on-premises.

This requires Kubernetes environments, and Suse provides Rancher and Linux Enterprise Micro. As with all products for the SAP environment, Suse ensures that everything works as expected. This gives existing SAP customers peace of mind that their entire infrastructure is both reliable and secure.

Suse envisions a future where legacy SAP customers can run their containerized on-premises SAP integration infrastructure with the peace of mind that it will run smoothly on Suse Rancher Prime without having to worry about the underlying details.

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