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SUSE Linux Enterprise 12, an enterprise-class Linux distribution powered by SUSE LINUX and created by Novell, has been officially released, both for the desktop and server markets.

Most of the Linux community has heard about openSUSE, but that's just the open source side of the OS. The SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 is a distribution aimed at business, just like Red Hat. It's developed by Novell and it's been around for a very long time. It has a long development cycle and the devs provide service packs, which greatly increase the length of the support period.

To get a better idea of the support, you have to know that SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 was made available all the way back in February 2012. The SUSE operating system is used in a vast array of businesses and companies, not to mention the fact that it's also present in a few supercomputers. It's renowned for being very stable and it features premium support from the company that builds it.

The difference between SUSE and other so-called enterprise-grade Linux systems is that SUSE has true enterprise experience and works closely with partners, vendors, and customers on creating solutions and bringing SUSE Linux into their business models.

SLES 12 follows that same pattern of enterprise-oriented, business-focused support and performance. SLES 12 leads the way with its new innovations, extensions, and features.

New operating systems and software extensions based on SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 include:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for x86_64, IBM Power Systems and IBM System z - versatile server operating systems for delivering business-critical IT services in a variety of physical, virtual and cloud environments. New features like full-system rollback, live kernel patching enablement and software modules increase datacenter uptime, improve operational efficiency and accelerate the adoption of open source innovation. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server takes advantage of IBM POWER8 processor-based hardware optimizations that include support for little-endian Linux applications running on simultaneous multithreaded (SMT8) and PowerKVM environments. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z improves workload performance through support for dasdfmt, multiple netiucv paths and compression-optimized zlib libraries.
• SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension and Geo Clustering for SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension – clustering software for increasing services availability, physical and virtual, local and global. A new web console, updated OCFS2 and GFS2 file system support, and the latest updates in ReaR for disaster recovery make protecting core business systems quick and easy.
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Virtual Machine Driver Pack – for boosting Windows virtual machine performance on Linux hosts. It now supports a wider variety of Windows operating systems, such as Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension – for improving productivity while lowering costs and increasing security. Users can turn servers into full-featured development or administrator workstation environments.

About SUSE

SUSE, a pioneer in open source software, provides reliable, interoperable Linux and cloud infrastructure solutions that give enterprises greater control and flexibility. More than 20 years of engineering excellence, exceptional service and an unrivaled partner ecosystem power the products and support that help our customers manage complexity, reduce cost, and confidently deliver mission-critical services.

The lasting relationships we build allow us to adapt and deliver the smarter innovation they need to succeed – today and tomorrow. For more information, visit suse.com/.