Welcome to SUSE Linux Enterprise

Subscribing to SUSE Linux Enterprise gives you the ability to deploy Linux on your desktops and in your data center with complete confidence as all hardware and software certifications during the entire product lifecycle are assured through ongoing maintenance and updates.

Your subscription comes with a choice of flexible support service offerings including Standard and Priority server subscriptions that offer Novell's award-winning customer support as well as individual bug fixes not covered in a basic subscription. You have the opportunity to choose the level of support that is right for you—ranging from electronic (Web and e-mail), to three tiers of telephone support to onsite dedicated support professionals.

As a SUSE Linux Enterprise customer, you can be assured that your system is kept safe and secure through the efficient delivery of innovative and timely maintenance updates, service pack releases, and security and bug fixes. For example, your access to the Novell Customer Center guarantees you uninterrupted access to the newest functionality and the best hardware support for your platform. In addition, the Subscription Management Tool for SUSE Linux Enterprise offers a secure and efficient way to receive software updates and accurately track your entire server deployment. Through integration with Novell Customer Center and backed by our award-winning support, you can enjoy simple, centralized management of your SUSE Linux Enterprise subscriptions with the Subscription Management Tool.

Finally, as a SUSE Linux Enterprise customer, you now have access to a defined upgrade path to new versions of the SUSE Linux Enterprise family of products, including SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Service Pack 2, which is now available. In addition, SUSE Linux Enterprise customers are invited to participate in new product beta testing for full version and service pack releases.

Renewing your SUSE Linux Enterprise subscription allows you to continue to receive your subscription benefits including access to Novell's support and extensive ecosystem of technology partners, resellers and consultants.

By renewing your subscription you also ensure that your hardware and software applications continue to run on the latest, best-performing version of SUSE Linux Enterprise that has undergone quality assurance and continuous testing of mission-critical enterprise workloads.

The Subscription Management Tool, available to customers with an active SUSE Linux Enterprise product subscription, makes it even easier for you to renew as it allows you to locally track SUSE Linux Enterprise devices throughout your enterprise. This makes it easy to determine how many entitlements are due for renewal without having to physically walk through the data center!

You can deploy Linux on your desktops and in your data center with complete confidence. All subscriptions are certified against the latest hardware and enterprise software and undergo rigorous quality assurance testing.

Also, your SUSE Linux Enterprise subscription is backed by world-class Novell Technical Services. This award-winning support team has a proven track record of excellence and global reach, including 11 major global support centers, with more than 700 Linux-trained engineers providing 24x7x365 service. Finally, your active subscription allows you to receive support from Novell partners if you purchased SUSE Linux Enterprise through members of our extensive ecosystem.

Contact us today to find out more about the benefits of SUSE Linux Enterprise, the most interoperable, secure, and best-supported platform on the market today.