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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

bySUSE
in Server Virtualization (Transitioning to Server Virtualization Platforms)
4.5

Overview

Product Information on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server?

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a software platform designed to provide a secure, reliable, and scalable environment for running mission-critical applications and workloads across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. The software offers features such as system management, high availability, container support, and workload optimization. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server supports a range of hardware architectures and is used for managing servers, databases, and application services. The software addresses business needs for enterprise-level stability, compliance, and operational efficiency in deploying and maintaining IT infrastructure.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Pricing

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server software uses a subscription-based pricing model, where organizations pay for access to updates, support, and maintenance over a defined term. The pricing structure typically varies based on the number of physical or virtual systems, chosen support levels, and subscription duration. This software may also offer bundled options for additional features or management tools, with cost differences depending on selected configurations and deployment environments.

Overall experience with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Software Developer
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Highlights BTRFS and Centralized System Configuration”

4.0
Apr 2, 2026
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MANAGER
250M - 500M USD, Telecommunication
CRITICAL

“Dependable Linux Distribution! ”

3.0
Feb 27, 2022
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 22nd February 2024

Founded as a global entity, SUSE is focused on the provision of enterprise-grade, open-source solutions. These solutions are recognized for their innovative, dependable, and secure features, and are utilized extensively across several industries. SUSE is known for its proficiency in Linux for critical businesses, Management of Enterprise Containers, and Edge solutions. By working in collaboration with communities and other entities, the company enables its clientele to pioneer developments everywhere – from data centers to the cloud and beyond. SUSE is dedicated to maintaining the principles of open source, thus providing its customers with the flexibility to address current innovation challenges and adapt their strategies and solutions in the future. With a multinational team of over 2,000 professionals, SUSE operates globally.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Year Founded
1992
Head office location
Nürnberg, Germany
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.suse.com

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(194 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
54%
4 Star
43%
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  • Software Developer
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Highlights BTRFS and Centralized System Configuration

    4.0
    Apr 2, 2026
    Professional level linux distro that satisfies many business needs at both the server and client machine levels. There are only 3 linux distributions that I would trust for such endeavors and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is one of them.
  • Software Developer
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Highlights BTRFS and Centralized System Configuration

    4.0
    Apr 2, 2026
    Professional level linux distro that satisfies many business needs at both the server and client machine levels. There are only 3 linux distributions that I would trust for such endeavors and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is one of them.
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User Sentiment About SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Likes & Dislikes

Like

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server puts BTRFS support front and center. The YaST Snapper module and YaST Partitioner make working with BTRFS a breeze (anyone who has had to work with BTRFS via CLI would agree). BTRFS is the perfect filesystem where snapshots and incremental changes need to be tracked (though I recommend avoiding for write heavy databases as BTRFS is a COW filesystem but for general file servers it has been great). There were several times where we needed data as it existed at a certain point in time and YaST Snapper BTRFS made this so easy. Another thing to mention is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is pretty much the only enterprise level distro that puts KDE first as opposed to GNOME which many prefer since it looks closest to windows. Finally from a system configuration standpoint YaST has no equal. Basically a centralized GUI for all system configuration. For many sysadmins it is what would one would imagine if Windows kept evolving control panel to be a central configuration tool (instead of what really happened to it with Windows Settings and all).

Like

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server puts BTRFS support front and center. The YaST Snapper module and YaST Partitioner make working with BTRFS a breeze (anyone who has had to work with BTRFS via CLI would agree). BTRFS is the perfect filesystem where snapshots and incremental changes need to be tracked (though I recommend avoiding for write heavy databases as BTRFS is a COW filesystem but for general file servers it has been great). There were several times where we needed data as it existed at a certain point in time and YaST Snapper BTRFS made this so easy. Another thing to mention is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is pretty much the only enterprise level distro that puts KDE first as opposed to GNOME which many prefer since it looks closest to windows. Finally from a system configuration standpoint YaST has no equal. Basically a centralized GUI for all system configuration. For many sysadmins it is what would one would imagine if Windows kept evolving control panel to be a central configuration tool (instead of what really happened to it with Windows Settings and all).

Like

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server puts BTRFS support front and center. The YaST Snapper module and YaST Partitioner make working with BTRFS a breeze (anyone who has had to work with BTRFS via CLI would agree). BTRFS is the perfect filesystem where snapshots and incremental changes need to be tracked (though I recommend avoiding for write heavy databases as BTRFS is a COW filesystem but for general file servers it has been great). There were several times where we needed data as it existed at a certain point in time and YaST Snapper BTRFS made this so easy. Another thing to mention is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is pretty much the only enterprise level distro that puts KDE first as opposed to GNOME which many prefer since it looks closest to windows. Finally from a system configuration standpoint YaST has no equal. Basically a centralized GUI for all system configuration. For many sysadmins it is what would one would imagine if Windows kept evolving control panel to be a central configuration tool (instead of what really happened to it with Windows Settings and all).

Dislike

1) The team absolutely needs to work on the documentation. 2) The online community needs improvement. It is near to impossible to find a solution to a problem. 3) The software landscape is not properly compatible with SUSE. There are several programs that are still not packaged for it. 4) CLI is different compared to other products, so it takes time to get used to it.

Dislike

1) The team absolutely needs to work on the documentation. 2) The online community needs improvement. It is near to impossible to find a solution to a problem. 3) The software landscape is not properly compatible with SUSE. There are several programs that are still not packaged for it. 4) CLI is different compared to other products, so it takes time to get used to it.

Dislike

1) The team absolutely needs to work on the documentation. 2) The online community needs improvement. It is near to impossible to find a solution to a problem. 3) The software landscape is not properly compatible with SUSE. There are several programs that are still not packaged for it. 4) CLI is different compared to other products, so it takes time to get used to it.