SUSE Delivers on Commitment to SAP: SAP HANA Validated on SLES for SAP 15 SP6

Honoring SUSE’s commitment to SAP customers, we are thrilled to announce that the validation of SAP HANA 2.0 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications (SLES for SAP) 15 SP6 has been successfully completed. This achievement underscores SUSE’s dedication to providing a reliable, certified, and specialized platform for SAP HANA environments.

SUSE’s Commitment to Reliability and Predictability

At SUSE, we understand the critical nature of SAP workloads. Downtime, performance bottlenecks, and unpredictable environments can have significant consequences for business operations. That’s why our commitment to delivering a SAP validated, reliable, and consistent platform for SAP workloads remains unwavering. SLES for SAP 15 SP6 is purpose-built to meet these demands, offering enterprises a stable and high-performance foundation for their SAP deployments.

The validation of SLES for SAP 15 SP6 within a month of its launch in late June is a testament to our dedication to timely certification. Our proactive collaboration with SAP ensures that SLES for SAP Applications is validated and ready for production environments without delay. SUSE is proud to be the only Linux that has achieved this validation for every service pack and version of SLES for SAP since SAP HANA’s launch more than 10 years ago. This fast and predictable validation process allows customers to plan their SAP projects and updates with confidence, knowing that they have the full backing of SUSE’s specialized platform for SAP when they need it.

Why Choose SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications?

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications is engineered specifically to meet the needs of SAP landscapes, providing key features such as performance optimizations, enhanced availability, and streamlined lifecycle management. With SLES for SAP, businesses benefit from automated failover, superior memory management, and built-in high availability, ensuring that their SAP HANA systems remain resilient and performant.

This tailored approach makes SLES for SAP Applications the platform of choice for enterprises running mission-critical SAP workloads. Whether you’re looking to minimize downtime, improve performance, or ensure seamless operation of your SAP systems, SLES for SAP Applications provides the foundation you need to thrive.

We encourage our customers to review the SLES for SAP 15 SP6 release notes to prepare for their upgrade and take advantage of the latest features and improvements.

Which Versions Have Been Validated?

Starting with HANA 2.0 SPS05 Maintenance Revision 59.12 and HANA 2.0 SPS07 Maintenance Revision 77 and later, HANA 2.0 (both Intel and Power) is now fully supported on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6. This validation underscores SUSE’s commitment to providing a predictable and reliable platform for SAP HANA environments, enabling enterprises to confidently execute their SAP projects on our specialized operating system.

You can refer to SAP Note 2235581 – SAP HANA: Supported Operating Systems, which has already been updated to reflect this support. Additionally, for general SLES for SAP 15 requirements and optimal OS settings, please consult SAP Note 2684254.

Ready for the Next Step?

SUSE is proud to deliver on our promise of providing a reliable, certified platform that is purpose-built for SAP HANA. With SAP HANA 2.0 now validated on SLES for SAP 15 SP6, enterprises can proceed with their upgrades confidently, knowing that their SAP workloads are supported by a robust and specialized operating system.

Let SUSE help you unlock the full potential of your SAP projects. SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications ensures your SAP environment is running on an optimized, and resilient platform, validated by SAP, so you can focus on innovation and growth.