SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SLES is the Linux most often found under SAP. SUSE's HA extension, SAP-tuned profiles and long support windows make it the default there, and SUSE Manager handles patching across mixed fleets.
We support SLES for SAP workloads and general servers, including HA cluster setup with Pacemaker and migration between service packs.
At a glance
| Versions | SLES 15 SP5/SP6, SLES for SAP Applications |
|---|---|
| HA | SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability (Pacemaker, Corosync) |
| Management | SUSE Manager (Uyuni) |
| Lifecycle | 13 years with LTSS |
What RackLedge does
- SAP-ready builds with saptune
- Pacemaker cluster design
- Service pack upgrades
- SUSE Manager deployment
How we work
Linux fleets stay healthy through automation and discipline. We build servers from a standard image with Ansible, patch them on a schedule with a staging ring, keep SELinux or AppArmor on, and log everything to a central collector. The result is a fleet that looks the same everywhere and can be rebuilt from Git.
Migrations, whether CentOS to Rocky, RHEL 8 to 9 or Windows to Linux, are done per workload with a test pass, a cutover window and a rollback. We coordinate with application vendors and keep the paperwork for compliance.
Subscriptions and licences are reviewed as part of the work. Plenty of businesses pay for RHEL where Rocky would do, or run unsupported CentOS where a subscription would satisfy an auditor. We fix both directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Can SAP run on RHEL instead?
Yes, RHEL for SAP Solutions is certified too. SLES remains more common in existing SAP shops.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.