Extend the lifecycle of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in Azure
Many of our customers rely on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for running their mission-critical SAP and HPC (high-performance computing) workloads on Azure. We collaborate closely with SUSE to ensure customers receive the optimal experience for deploying SUSE solutions in Azure, offering integrated support from both Microsoft and SUSE support and jointly developed Azure-optimized solutions. We’re excited to share that SUSE Long Term Service Pack Support (LTSS) is available in the Azure Marketplace, providing customers with options for managing the support lifecycle of their SUSE images in Azure. Introducing SUSE Long Term Service Pack Support (LTSS) on Azure Marketplace SUSE LTSS offers extended support for SLES, SLES for SAP, and SLES HPC, providing an additional 3 years of critical security patches and maintenance updates. This allows you to maintain stability and security without the immediate need for a costly and time-consuming migration. SUSE LTSS is suitable for customers who need to stay on a specific SLES version that is reaching end of support because of application requirements or needing more time to upgrade. For example, customers may choose to use SUSE LTSS to extend the support of SLES 12 SP5, SLES for SAP 12 SP5, and SLES HPC 12 SP5, which reached end of general support on October 31, 2024. For more information on options for dealing with the end of general support of SLES 12 SP5, SLES for SAP 12 SP5, and SLES HPC 12, read the SUSE blog. Key features of SUSE LTSS: Up to 3 years of extended support Backed by Microsoft and SUSE Uninterrupted security patching No need to refactor your application stack Enhanced security with access to expanded software repositories Get Started with SUSE LTSS Today Visit the SUSE LTSS on Azure Marketplace to get started. Learn more Check out the following resources from SUSE: SUSE Product Support Lifecycle SUSE LTSS Documentation SUSE LTSS in the Public Cloud How to add LTSS to a SLES 12? SUSE LTSS FOR PAYG Instances Simplified SUSE LTSS FAQs
