SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 for SAP Applications

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for SAP® Applications (SLES for SAP) is the most widely trusted operating system for SAP, relied on by more than 30,000 SAP customers worldwide to deliver a secure and reliable platform across cloud and hybrid environments. Purpose-built to simplify SAP deployments on Google Cloud, SLES for SAP helps reduce risk, control costs, and maintain continuous business operations.

SAP environments commonly face challenges such as performance limitations and downtime risks. Together, SUSE and Google Cloud modernize mission-critical SAP workloads by providing a secure, resilient, and high-performance platform. SLES for SAP is the leading Linux choice for SAP HANA (trusted by 90%) and SAP NetWeaver (trusted by 70%) customers.

Key Benefits on Google Cloud

• Continuous Business Operations: Delivers stable, consistent SAP services with minimal disruption.

• Reduced Unplanned Downtime: Automated configurations based on SAP best practices help prevent outages.

• Reduced Planned Downtime: Live Patching for kernel, user space, and SAP dependencies—optimized for Google Cloud—keeps systems running during maintenance.

• Enhanced Security: Goes beyond EAL4+ certification with SAP-specific hardening guides (STIG, CIS) and pre-hardened images designed for Google Cloud.

• Improved System Availability: Proactively identify and prevent issues through continuous validation with Trento, integrated for Google Cloud.

• Faster Support Response: 24×7 expert support from a dedicated joint team of Google, SAP, and SUSE professionals.

• Future-ready SAP Platform: A secure, stable foundation that supports long-term planning and evolving business needs.

SUSE on Google Cloud combines the openness of open source with Google Cloud’s global, scalable, and secure infrastructure—delivering maximum performance, resilience, and availability for mission-critical SAP workloads.