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SUSE Virtualization

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4.6
Market Presence: Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, Container Management

Overview

Product Information on SUSE Virtualization

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SUSE Virtualization?

SUSE Virtualization is a software that enables organizations to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server by partitioning server resources through virtualization technologies. The software supports major hypervisor platforms, providing capabilities for workload isolation, resource allocation, and policy-based management. SUSE Virtualization is designed to help businesses optimize server utilization, reduce hardware costs, and manage diverse IT environments efficiently. It integrates with automation and orchestration tools, allowing for streamlined deployment and administration of virtual machines. The software addresses challenges associated with server sprawl, energy consumption, and infrastructure complexity while supporting a range of Linux and Windows guest operating systems.

SUSE Virtualization Pricing

SUSE Virtualization software follows a subscription-based pricing model where users pay recurring fees for access to the platform updates, support, and maintenance. The software is typically offered in tiered plans based on deployment size, infrastructure requirements, and support levels, allowing organizations to select options matching their virtualization needs.

Overall experience with SUSE Virtualization

IT Manager
<50M USD, Consumer Goods
FAVORABLE

“Live Migration and Redundancy Enhance System Reliability and Uptime in Harvester”

5.0
Jan 9, 2026
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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 Virtualization Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(18 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
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4 Star
44%
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  • IT Manager
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Live Migration and Redundancy Enhance System Reliability and Uptime in Harvester

    5.0
    Jan 9, 2026
    SUSE support is absolutely fantastic. From setting it up to helping you through some self-inflicted wounds on using their product, they are right there to ensure that you get your systems back at 100%
  • IT Manager
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Live Migration and Redundancy Enhance System Reliability and Uptime in Harvester

    5.0
    Jan 9, 2026
    SUSE support is absolutely fantastic. From setting it up to helping you through some self-inflicted wounds on using their product, they are right there to ensure that you get your systems back at 100%
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User Sentiment About SUSE Virtualization
Performance of SUSE Virtualization Across Market Features

SUSE Virtualization Likes & Dislikes

Like

Harvester has built-in redundancy with live migration between nodes. Automatic failover and live migration between nodes allows for Harvester updates without downtime. I can lose a node and keep things running. Live migration is fantastic because there are no interruptions while doing maintenance in an organization that runs 24/7. We have few and far between maintenance windows so this sort of hypervisor is absolutely necessary for environments like mine.

Like

Harvester has built-in redundancy with live migration between nodes. Automatic failover and live migration between nodes allows for Harvester updates without downtime. I can lose a node and keep things running. Live migration is fantastic because there are no interruptions while doing maintenance in an organization that runs 24/7. We have few and far between maintenance windows so this sort of hypervisor is absolutely necessary for environments like mine.

Like

Harvester has built-in redundancy with live migration between nodes. Automatic failover and live migration between nodes allows for Harvester updates without downtime. I can lose a node and keep things running. Live migration is fantastic because there are no interruptions while doing maintenance in an organization that runs 24/7. We have few and far between maintenance windows so this sort of hypervisor is absolutely necessary for environments like mine.

Reviewer Insights for: SUSE Virtualization