SUSE, a major player in the open source software community for over three decades, has introduced its own 1:1 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) compatible distribution called SUSE Liberty Linux. This distribution aims to secure the future of Linux without the fear of vendor lock-in. SUSE Liberty Linux is optimized for mixed Linux environments, including RHEL, CentOS, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
SUSE Liberty Linux offers world-class support and management solutions for mixed Linux environments. It's designed to simplify the task of managing multiple Linux distributions. SUSE Liberty Linux integrates with SUSE Manager, a powerful tool that automates tasks such as image building, reboots, patching, and configuration changes for your entire mixed Linux estate.
One of the main advantages of SUSE Liberty Linux is its promise of zero disruptions and complete compatibility. All maintenance and security patches are fully tested and guaranteed to be compatible with RHEL and CentOS. This ensures that your entire mixed Linux estate remains up-to-date and secure, ensuring high availability, resilient storage, and bullet-proof load balancing.
SUSE Linux has a rich history and has been a part of the open-source community for a long time. Novell bought the SUSE brands and trademarks in 2003. Novell was one of the founding members of the Open Invention Network and decided to make the community an important part of their development process by opening the distribution development to outside contributors in 2005, creating the openSUSE distribution and the openSUSE Project. SUSE Linux continues to operate as an independent business today.
SUSE Linux is available under two brands, openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise. openSUSE is a free, community distribution driven by the openSUSE Project. It includes some of the latest "bleeding edge" Linux technologies and is designed for home users and enthusiasts. SUSE Linux Enterprise, on the other hand, is Suse's tested and certified open-source solution for major enterprises. It is designed for enterprise and production deployments and offers a number of special enterprise features including High Availability and Point of Sale extensions.
In conclusion, SUSE's move to create a 1:1 RHEL compatible distro is a significant step in preserving choice in the enterprise Linux environment. With SUSE Liberty Linux, organizations can continue to run workloads where they run best without migration, downtime, or disruption. It's a powerful solution for enterprises looking to secure their Linux future without fear of vendor lock-in.