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The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

[FUT1144]

Jay Kruemcke

• Sr. Product Manager Linux for IBM Power Systems

jayk@suse.com @mr_sles

Enabling Advanced Data Center Solutions for More Than 20 Years

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The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

IBM Power Systems - designed for analytics

Flexible, fast execution Maximize Business Insight Fast Responses to Queries

Customers are streamlining operations with SAP S/4HANA

• Common Fiori

interface

• Linux only
• Common SAP

HANA database

• On-premise or

in the cloud

SAP Digital Core SAP S/4HANA

ERP SCM BPM CRM

SAP HANA Linux Linux Linux Linux

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

The ideal solution for SAP landscapes

Run Simple Run Fast Run Smart

• One Linux OS for SAP HANA,

S/4HANA and NetWeaver

• Automated set-up of SAP

landscapes

• Optimized for faster processing
• Sustained high performance of

SAP applications

• Built-in resilience for mission-

critical SAP systems

• Data security

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• Consolidate and reduce the number
• f systems to eliminate complexity,

minimize points of failure, reduce latency and simplify management

• Make business decisions faster

even for complex analytics

• Maximize performance and

response with latest POWER8 and enablement for POWER9

• On premise, elastic computing with

Capacity on Demand

• Migrate workloads before failures

Consumer Goods company saves big with SLES for SAP and SAP HANA on POWER

Customer moved their SAP ERP to SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems with SUSE Linux for SAP Applications

• Cut TCO by $3.9 Million
• Cut systems administration overhead by 50%
• Full Return on Investment in seven months

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

“We worked out that running SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems offers much lower management costs and TCO than an appliance model.

https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/consumer-goods-company-systems-hardware-sap-erp-hana-storage

an 18+ year partnership

• Front Runner Technologies

— 1st Amazon EC2 OS for SAP — 1st validated open source HA — 1st validated virtualization — 1st Linux for SAP HANA on x86-64 and IBM Power — 1st Linux with HA clustering solution certified for NetWeaver

• Strategic OS for many SAP products

— SAP HANA and S/4HANA — SAP BW — SAP Business One for SAP HANA — SAP Cloud Platform — SAP Enterprise Cloud — SAP Vora

• Cloud Foundry collaboration

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

100%

• f SAP Business

One deployments

90%+

• f SAP HANA

installations

70%

• f SAP

applications on Linux

SUSE is the market leader for SAP applications on Linux

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SAP runs on SUSE software

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a reference development platform HANA Enterprise Cloud runs on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 1

1 www.suse.com/success/stories/sap-se

SAP Cloud Platform runs on SUSE OpenStack Cloud and SUSE Enterprise Storage SAP Data Hub runs on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE CaaS Platform and SUSE Enterprise Storage

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

www.suse.com/products/sles-for-sap

Enables SAP Basis and server administrators to:

• Reduce downtime of critical
• perations
• Boost performance for mission-

critical SAP applications

• Minimize the time and effort to

migrate to deploy SAP landscapes and ease the transition to SAP S/4HANA

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications

The leading Linux platform for SAP environments

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

The SUSE platform that is optimized for SAP operations

SUSE products and services SUSE features for SAP systems

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

Downtime is More Than Just Lost Revenue

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension Maximum protection for a workload that can never have unplanned downtime – neither in physical, virtual or cloud environments.

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

Automated SAP HANA System Replication Rapid recovery of SAP HANA systems by automating failover of large in-memory datasets in case of disaster system failure

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

Fast, Flexible Deployment Reduced deployment time and simplify growth using existing capacity with Tailored Datacenter Integration.

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SUSE Manager* Integration

* Separate subscription required for SUSE Manager

Automate installation, configuration and management of SAP systems from a single pane of glass

Configure

Manage

Install

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SUSE Manager server now available on Power!

Large virtual address space reduces reboots

Reduce planned downtime for system reboots to clear memory

• Expands virtual address space to 512 TB

for SLES for SAP on POWER

• Supports SAP HANA databases greater

than 32 TB

• Reduces the impact of fragmentation from

repeated memory writes

• Enabled for IBM Power Systems

implementations with IBM PowerVM

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching

Eliminate planned downtime for Linux kernel patches

Perform live kernel patching to keep SAP systems stable and secure

• No interruption to workloads
• No performance impact
• No downtime
• No audit concerns

Available for Power starting with SLES 12 SP3

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

Live Patching for POWER*

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching “kGraft”

– Live-kernel patching without reboot – Apply urgent security patches before next service window, reducing the need for planned

downtime

Unique advantages

– It integrates smoothly into existing package and patch management solutions, as it uses the

Enterprise Linux RPM package standard

– While patching, there is no need to pause execution, as is necessary in other technologies

History

– First released as a SUSE product in 2014 – Supported by SAP in 2016 – Available for IBM POWER in 2018 * Separate subscription required for Live Patching for POWER

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SAP HANA is now supported on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15

• HANA 2.0 on IBM Power Servers
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3 / SP2 / SP1
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 / SP2 / SP1
• HANA 2.0 on Intel-based Hardware Platforms
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3 / SP2 / SP1
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 / SP2 / SP1
• HANA 1.0 on Intel-based Hardware Platforms:
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3 / SP2 / SP1 / GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 / SP2 / SP1 / GA
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4 / SP3 / SP2
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4/ SP3 / SP2
• HANA 1.0 on IBM Power Servers
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

POWER9 Exploitation

POWER9 enabled in SLES 12 SP3

• First Linux running in POWER9 mode
• Support for OpenPower servers from IBM, Nutanix, Inspur, Yadro, and others

More exploitation delivered in SLES 15

• Additional performance and debugging capabilities

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

Support for Nutanix Hyperconverged solution for Power

• CS821 CS822 certified for SLES 11 SP4 and SLES 12 SP3

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

IBM VNIC driver now supported on POWER9

Improved Network Capabilities

• Reduced system processor utilization
• Decreased network latency
• Quality of Service enforcement

Supported on SLES 12 SP3, SLES 12 SP4, & SLES 15 Supported on all IBM POWER9 systems

• IBM recommends updating to the latest firmware and OS patch levels

Additional information

• SUSE TID https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=7023703
• Do now attempt installation of SLES 12 SP3 over an ibmvnic network
• Ibmvnic is not supported on POWER8 systems (Tech Preview only)

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

The SLES 11 Lifecycle challenge

Key concerns:

• SLES 11 on Power is big endian, SLES 15 (and 12) is little endian
• Move requires SAP data conversion (export / import)
• HANA 1.0 is not available for SLES 15 or SLES 12
• Upgrade to HANA 2.x required
• OS upgrade to SLES 15 (or 12) involves conversion to systemd

2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2020 2023 2021 2022

SLES 11 for Power SP4 FCS June 30, 2015

SLES for SAP 11 SP4 LTSS

SAP HANA 1.0 End of Support Mary 2021 SLES 11 for SAP SP4 End of Support Mar 31, 2019

Many customers are asking for more time for SLES 11

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SAP HANA 1.0

• n Power

Solution: Three for One promotion

Customers can purchase the Three for One promotion to:

• Extend the life of their SLES for SAP subscription by three additional

years

• Includes one year of LTSS for at no additional charge
• Provides additional time for conversion to SLES 15 and HANA 2

Conditions:

• Only available for SLES for SAP on Power
• Current customer subscription information must be provided to SUSE
• LTSS period fixed at April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 regardless of

purchase date

• LTSS beyond March 31, 2020 will require additional LTSS subscription

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

Customer’s Current Subscription

Customer Migration Scenario for SLES for SAP Applications 11 SP4 to SLES 15 or SLES 12

Customer’s Current SLES for SAP Applications Subscription on SLES 11 SP4

April 1, 2019 May 31, 2021

“Three for One” LTSS subscription included for SLES for SAP 11SP4 Additional 3 year subscription for SLES for SAP Applications on SLES 15 or SLES 12 *LTSS included with purchase of additional 3 year SLES for SAP Applications subscription

Migration to HANA 2.0 SLES 15

SAP HANA 1.0 End of Support Mary 2021 Three for One Promotion Ends Mar 31, 2019

March 31, 2020

SLES 11 for SAP SP4 End of Support Mar 31, 2019

End of LTSS End of existing subscription

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SLES for SAP ESPOS extended

SLES for SAP 15 & SLES for SAP 12 Service Packs are now supported for 4 ½ years

• Extended Service Pack Overlap Support (ESPOS) is now three years in length
• No need to purchase Long Term Support Subscription (LTSS) for critical fix support after

the end of standard Service Pack support for SLES for SAP

More info:

• https://www.suse.com/de-de/products/long-term-service-pack-support/frequently-asked-questions/

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SLES for SAP 12 and 15 extended ESPOS

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2020 2023 2021 2022

NOTE: All future release dates are estimates for illustration purposes and are not intended as committed dates

SLES 11 for Power SP4 FCS June 30, 2015

SLES for SAP 11 SP4 LTSS

SLES 12 for Power SP2 FCS Nov 2016

SLES for SAP 12 SP2 SLES for SAP extended ESPOS

SLES 12 for Power SP3 FCS Sept 2017

SLES for SAP 12 SP3 SLES for SAP extended ESPOS SLES for SAP 12 SP4

SLES 12 for Power SP4 FCS Dec 2018

SLES for SAP extended ESPOS

SLES 15 for Power FCS July 2018

SLES for SAP 15 SLES for SAP extended ESPOS

SLES for SAP extended ESPOS now covers the full service life for SLES for SAP 12 and SLES for SAP 15 Service Packs. No need to purchase LTSS

No change for SLES for SAP 11

SAP HANA 1.0 End of Support Mary 2021 SLES 11 for SAP SP4 End of Support Mar 31, 2019

*NOTE: All future dates are estimates for illustration purposes and are not intended as committed dates.

SLES 12 for SAP SP5 ESPOS

SLES Lifecycle Roadmap with 3 year ESPOS*

The Power of SUSE Linux for POWER

SLES 12 SP5

SLES 12 SP5

*NOTE: All future dates are estimates for illustration purposes and are not intended as committed dates.

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 2023 2024

SLES 12 SP3 LTSS

SLES 12 SP3 FCS Sept 2017

SLES 12 SLES 12 SP4 LTSS

SLES 12 SP4 FCS Dec 017

SLES 12 SLE 15 SP2

SLE 15 SP2

SLE 15 SP1 LTSS

SLE 15 SP1 FCS Q2 2019

SLE 15 SP1

SLE 15 FCS Q2 2018

SLE 15 SLE 15 LTSS

”Normal” SP

• verlap

SLES 12 for SAP SP3 ESPOS SLES 12 for SAP SP4 ESPOS SLES 15 for SAP ESPOS SLES 15 for SAP SP1 ESPOS SLES 15 for SAP SP2 ESPOS

ESPOS included In SLES for SAP ESPOS included In SLES for SAP

What’s next?

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Questions?

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