Cisco SUSE Linux Live Patching Add-On
The Cisco SUSE Linux Live Patching Add-On provides continuous security and stability for your SUSE Linux Enterprise Server environments, ensuring critical updates are applied without downtime for up to 3 years.
- Continuous Uptime: Access live patching to apply critical kernel updates without rebooting your servers, minimizing operational disruption.
- Enhanced Security: Stay protected against emerging threats with timely security patches, reducing your vulnerability window.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance by consistently applying necessary security updates to your operating systems.
- Extended Operational Life: Ensure your SUSE Linux systems remain supported and secure for the duration of your 3-year subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco SUSE Linux Live Patching Add-On subscription provides the capability to apply critical kernel security patches to your SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) instances without requiring a system reboot. It is designed to maintain system availability while ensuring security vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this add-on to manage their SUSE Linux environments more efficiently. It integrates into existing server infrastructure, allowing for proactive security maintenance without impacting daily business operations.
- Live Patching Technology: Apply critical kernel security fixes in real-time.
- Zero Downtime Updates: Avoid server reboots for essential security patches.
- Subscription Term: Includes 3 years of access to live patching services.
- CPU Coverage: Licensed for systems with 1-2 CPUs.
- Vendor Support: Backed by Cisco's support infrastructure for SUSE Linux.
This add-on is ideal for businesses needing to maintain high availability and security on their SUSE Linux servers without the operational overhead of frequent reboots.
What This Enables
Maintain System Uptime During Patching
Enable teams to apply critical kernel security patches to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server without interrupting ongoing operations. This ensures business continuity and prevents service degradation during essential security maintenance.
production servers, critical applications, 24/7 operations, business-critical systems
Address Urgent Security Vulnerabilities
Streamline the process of mitigating newly discovered security threats by applying patches immediately to SUSE Linux systems. This reduces the window of exposure to potential exploits and strengthens the overall security posture.
security-conscious environments, compliance-driven IT, risk management strategies, proactive security
Simplify Compliance Requirements
Automate the application of necessary security updates to meet regulatory and internal compliance mandates for SUSE Linux systems. This ensures that systems are consistently patched and auditable.
regulated industries, audit preparation, IT governance, standardized deployments
Key Features
Live Kernel Patching
Apply critical security fixes to the SUSE Linux kernel without rebooting, ensuring continuous system availability.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides extended coverage and predictable budgeting for live patching services over three years.
1-2 CPU License
Cost-effective licensing for servers with up to two CPUs, suitable for a wide range of SMB and mid-market deployments.
Security Vulnerability Mitigation
Protects against emerging threats by enabling rapid deployment of security patches, reducing risk.
Reduced Downtime
Minimizes operational disruption and maintains service levels by eliminating the need for planned reboots for security updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust security to protect sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making live patching essential for continuous operation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain uninterrupted access to patient data and critical systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations, where system uptime and security are paramount.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and manufacturing operations often run on Linux servers that cannot afford downtime for patching, necessitating solutions like live patching to maintain production schedules and operational integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on always-on systems for point-of-sale, inventory, and customer management, where even brief outages can lead to significant revenue loss and customer dissatisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SUSE Linux Live Patching?
SUSE Linux Live Patching allows critical kernel security updates to be applied to a running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server system without requiring a reboot. This ensures that security vulnerabilities are addressed quickly while maintaining system uptime.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 3-year subscription license for the SUSE Linux Live Patching Add-On. It provides access to the live patching service for the specified duration.
What does 'Inherited SNS' mean?
Inherited SNS typically refers to SUSE Linux Support and Maintenance (SNS) that is inherited or transferred, often indicating that the base SUSE Linux Enterprise Server subscription is already in place and this is an add-on to that existing support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.