HPE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Unlimited VM License with Support
This HPE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server license provides unlimited virtual machine deployments with 3 years of 9x5 support, ensuring operational continuity and compliance for your business-critical applications.
- Unlimited VM Deployments: Gain the flexibility to deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on an unlimited number of virtual machines within your licensed environment.
- 3-Year 9x5 Support: Benefit from 3 years of standard business hours support, providing access to HPE's technical expertise for issue resolution.
- License Compliance: Ensure your organization remains compliant with software licensing regulations, avoiding potential penalties and audit risks.
- Feature Access: Unlock the full capabilities of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, enabling advanced features for your virtualized infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is an HPE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Unlimited Virtual Machine license with a 3-year, 9x5 Flexible (FLX) Live Update (LTU) subscription. It grants the right to deploy SLES on an unlimited number of virtual machines, bundled with essential support and update services for a defined term.
Designed for businesses that rely on virtualized environments, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing server infrastructure. It fits within environments utilizing VMware, KVM, or other hypervisors, providing a cost-effective and compliant way to scale SLES deployments.
- Unlimited Virtualization: Deploy SLES across an unlimited number of virtual machines on your physical server.
- Subscription Term: Includes a 3-year license term with access to updates and patches.
- 9x5 Support: Provides technical assistance during standard business hours for issue resolution.
- Flexibility: The FLX LTU model offers adaptable licensing for dynamic IT environments.
- HPE Integration: Licensed and supported through Hewlett Packard Enterprise for integrated solutions.
This HPE SLES license offers SMB and mid-market teams a scalable and compliant solution for their virtualized Linux server needs, simplifying management and ensuring access to critical updates.
What This Enables
Enable unlimited virtual machine deployments
Enable teams to deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on an unlimited number of virtual machines, simplifying management and scaling resources as needed. Streamline the provisioning of new virtual servers for development, testing, or production workloads.
virtualized environments, server consolidation, dynamic workload management, IT resource scaling
Ensure software license compliance
Automate the tracking and management of SLES licenses across your virtual infrastructure, ensuring full compliance with HPE and SUSE terms. Protect your organization from costly audits and potential penalties by maintaining accurate license records.
regulated industries, multi-tenant environments, IT asset management, risk mitigation
Maintain access to critical updates and patches
Streamline the process of receiving and applying security patches and software updates through the Live Update (LTU) subscription. Protect your systems from emerging threats and ensure optimal performance with timely access to the latest SLES features.
security-conscious operations, performance-sensitive applications, ongoing system maintenance, IT operational efficiency
Key Features
Unlimited Virtual Machine Entitlement
Allows for the deployment of SLES on an unlimited number of virtual machines, providing maximum flexibility and cost-efficiency for virtualized environments.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secures access to SLES and its updates for a defined period, offering predictable budgeting and long-term operational planning.
9x5 Support Coverage
Provides essential technical assistance during business hours, helping to resolve issues quickly and minimize operational disruptions.
Live Update (LTU)
Ensures continuous access to the latest software patches, security updates, and feature enhancements for SLES.
HPE Licensing and Support
Offers a unified licensing and support experience through a trusted hardware and software vendor.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Critical for running operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring stable, secure, and compliant Linux environments for production control and data management.
Finance & Insurance
Requires high levels of security, reliability, and compliance with strict regulatory standards for financial transaction processing and data handling.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Demands robust security and data integrity to comply with regulations like HIPAA, ensuring the availability of patient data and critical healthcare applications.
Education & Research
Often utilizes virtualized infrastructure for research computing, student labs, and administrative services, benefiting from scalable and cost-effective licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Unlimited VM' mean for this license?
This license allows you to install and run SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on an unlimited number of virtual machines on your physical server(s) covered by the license. It removes per-instance licensing constraints within your virtualized environment.
What is the difference between LTU and traditional perpetual licenses?
LTU (Live Update) signifies a subscription-based model where you pay for the right to use the software and receive updates for a specific term. Traditional perpetual licenses typically involve a one-time purchase for the software itself, with separate ongoing support contracts.
What kind of support is included with the 9x5 coverage?
The 9x5 support provides access to HPE's technical support team during standard business hours (typically 9 AM to 5 PM in your local time zone, Monday through Friday). This includes assistance with troubleshooting and issue resolution for SLES.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.