Novell and Vmware
VMware and SUSE® Linux Enterprise
- Performance Optimization: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is optimized as a first-class guest on VMware ESX, delivering near-native performance through paravirtualization
- Support: Cooperative support between Novell and VMware to allow for enhanced support for customers running SLES as a guest on VMware ESX
- Cost Savings: Novell offers virtualization-friendly subscription pricing allowing for unlimited virtual instances per server
Virtual Appliances
VMware & Novell offer Unified Certification for ISVs +
Get assistance building your first SLES-based virtual appliance:
Novell, VMware & SAP
Learn how VMware and Novell are making SAP solutions run at optimal performance +
Virtualize Your SAP Environment with Novell and VMware (PDF) +
"We are pleased to collaborate with Novell to deliver a complete, high-performance solution for creating virtualized environments. Our work together has brought optimized performance, integrated support and greater value to customers today."
Customer Success
"By migrating from Windows to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server running as a guest on VMware ESX, we were able to adopt the latest versions of SAP software without a significant investment in new server hardware."
— Rick Meezen, Manager, Information Management, Infonet Nederland B.V.