Exploring SUSE Enterprise Linux on Azure

Explore SUSE Enterprise Linux on Azure

In today’s cloud-centric world, leveraging a robust and reliable operating system is critical to your business. One of these powerful combinations is SUSE Enterprise Linux on Azure. This blog details various aspects of using SUSE Enterprise Linux on Azure, especially the High Availability (HA) extensions.

SUSE distributions supported on Azure

Azure supports several SUSE distributions, including:

• SUSE Enterprise Linux Server
• SUSE Enterprise Linux Server for SAP
• SUSE Enterprise Linux Server for HPC

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Pricing and Licensing Model

SUSE is Three products from Azure:

• BYOS
• SUSE image with patch support
• 24/7 support

Considering the price, Azure pricing calculator We offer a variety of options. For example, a B2as system (PAYG) with SUSE Linux Enterprise + 24×7 support (24x7x365 support) would cost approximately $47.45 per month as of the writing of this blog.

During installation, you can select the image you want, Azure Marketplace Provides detailed information about what is available in each SUSE image distributed through the Marketplace.

High Availability Extension

High availability scaling is a critical component for businesses that require continuous uptime and disaster recovery solutions. High Availability Extensions are included when you purchase SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP. However, if you select the standard SUSE Linux Enterprise Server through Azure Marketplace, you cannot add the High Availability Extension. In these cases, you should use the BYOS (Bring Your Own Subscription) model.

Key features of SUSE Enterprise Linux for SAP

SUSE Enterprise Linux for SAP includes several features designed to improve performance and reliability, including:

• Complete High Availability/Disaster Recovery Solution
• SAP HANA System Replication Automation Agent
• SAP HANA firewall with automated configuration
• KMIP-compatible key server for remote storage
• SAP Configuration and Tuning Package
• Automatic configuration and installation of SAP HANA clusters
• Clustered SAP HANA Software Auto-Update Wizard (Technical Preview)

Azure Marketplace Provides details about what is available in each SUSE image distributed through the Marketplace.

Considerations

There are certain considerations to be aware of when using SLES Enterprise HA on Azure. For example, Generation 2 VMs support specific SLES Marketplace images. indicate Azure support for Generation 2 VMs – Azure Virtual Machines | microsoft run For more information

conclusion

SUSE Enterprise Linux on Azure provides a powerful and scalable solution for enterprises looking to leverage the power of the cloud. A variety of deployments, pricing models, and significant high-availability scaling make SUSE on Azure an attractive choice for enterprises.