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The drive of the future for SAP workloads

SAP workloads require maximum availability and security. SLES for SAP Applications 16 solves this challenge with high availability, security and optimized management for a stable and efficient SAP environment.
Dimitra Katsoli, Suse
February 14, 2025
This text has been automatically translated from German to English.

SLES for SAP 16 modernizes the operating system platform with a new installer, improved security features and enhanced management tools. This ensures optimum performance and meets the specific requirements of SAP.

This update leverages the robust SLES ecosystem to provide a reliable and efficient environment for your critical SAP applications.

Improved high availability

SAP customers benefit from improved performance, resilience and scalability with SLES for SAP 16. The move to SLES HA 16, based on Corosync v3 and Pacemaker v3, brings a modernized high availability solution with improved performance and scalability. The introduction of new Hana system replication resource agents further strengthens the high availability capabilities to ensure fast failover and minimal downtime in the event of disruptions.

Automation of SAP workloads

SLES for SAP 16 is aligned with the latest SAP software requirements and offers updated key components such as kernel, glibc and openssl for optimal performance and security. The switch to Cockpit for web-based remote administration and the integration of Ansible for automation simplify workflows and free up valuable time and resources for IT administrators.

Increased security and future viability

Security is a top priority in SAP environments, and SLES for SAP 16, with SELinux as the default Mandatory Access Control System, provides greater isolation of workloads and better protection of data while meeting stringent security requirements. The platform is Year 2038 compliant and ensures long-term support, avoiding potential disruption. This future-proofing allows companies to adopt new technologies at their own pace while maintaining stability.

Seamless integration and support

SLES for SAP 16 integrates seamlessly with existing SAP landscapes and a variety of SAP applications to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. Thanks to Suse's extensive expertise and commitment to world-class support, customers can implement SLES for SAP 16 with the confidence that they will always have the support they need to run their SAP environments efficiently.

Conclusion

By focusing on high availability, optimized management and a modernized technology stack, SLES for SAP Applications enables 16 companies to increase operational efficiency, reduce downtime and ensure the reliability of their SAP systems.

Through the integration of new technologies and continuous innovation, SLES for SAP 16 ensures that companies can future-proof their SAP environments. With a clear focus on efficiency and security, this platform not only provides a stable foundation for SAP applications, but also promotes cost-effective management of the entire IT infrastructure. With SLES 16's advanced features and specific enhancements for SAP, customers can confidently meet the challenges of digital infrastructures and realize the full potential of their SAP investments.


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Dimitra Katsoli, Suse

Dimitra Katsoli is SAP Solutions Product Owner at Suse.


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Working on the SAP basis is crucial for successful S/4 conversion. 

This gives the Competence Center strategic importance for existing SAP customers. Regardless of the S/4 Hana operating model, topics such as Automation, Monitoring, Security, Application Lifecycle Management and Data Management the basis for S/4 operations.

For the second time, E3 magazine is organizing a summit for the SAP community in Salzburg to provide comprehensive information on all aspects of S/4 Hana groundwork.

Venue

FourSide Hotel Salzburg,
Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Am Messezentrum 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
+43-66-24355460

Event date

Wednesday, May 21, and
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Regular ticket

EUR 590 excl. VAT

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Venue

Hotel Hilton Heidelberg
Kurfürstenanlage 1
D-69115 Heidelberg

Event date

Wednesday, April 22 and
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Tickets

Regular ticket
EUR 590 excl. VAT
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available until 1.10.2025
EUR 390 excl. VAT
The event is organized by the E3 magazine of the publishing house B4Bmedia.net AG. The presentations will be accompanied by an exhibition of selected SAP partners. The ticket price includes attendance at all presentations of the Steampunk and BTP Summit 2026, a visit to the exhibition area, participation in the evening event and catering during the official program. The lecture program and the list of exhibitors and sponsors (SAP partners) will be published on this website in due course.

Informationen Teilnehmer:

Die nachfolgende Abfrage zur Altersgruppe dient rein statistischen Zwecken. Wir bitten Sie freundlicherweise um eine freiwillige Angabe.


Rechnungsadresse:

Falls Sie hier Ihre E-Mailadresse angeben, wird Ihre Rechnung ausschließlich per E-Mail nach Veranstaltung an die angegebene Adresse gesendet.

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