background image

D A T A S H E E T

Product Overview

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is an enterprise Linux 
operating system based on the industry proven Novell SUSE Linux 
Enterprise Server that VMware offers to qualified VMware 
vSphere™ customers, together with subscription to patches and 
updates, at no cost. Customers can also streamline their support 
experience by purchasing technical support directly delivered by 
VMware Global Support Services.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is a highly reliable, 
interoperable and manageable server operating system built  
to power mission-critical workloads in virtual environments and 
optimized to run on VMware vSphere. With this affordable 
application foundation, companies can cost-effectively deliver  
core business services, enable secure networks, simplify 
heterogeneous infrastructure, and maximize efficiency and  
value. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware carries the  
same independent software vendor (ISV) application 
certifications of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

For more information about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for 
VMware, visit 

www.vmware.com/go/slesforvmware

Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for 

VMware

1.  Download the ISO image at 

www.vmware.com/go/

downloadslesforvmware

 (Note: will redirect to a Novell site).

2.  Copy the ISO image to shared or local storage that you can 

access for ISO based installation from VMware vCenter Server.

3.  Create a virtual machine with the ISO image connected. 

Depending on which version you are installing, select  
“Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 (32-bit)” or “Linux SUSE 
Linux Enterprise 11 (64-bit)” as the guest operating system 
of your new virtual machine.

4.  Power on the virtual and follow the installation process.

5.  During the installation process, you will need to use your 

activation code from VMware to activate the software. This 
code ensures you receive all updates and patches. It also 
allows you to sign up for streamlined access to maintenance 
and support from VMware.

6.  Configure your SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware  

as you would for a physical system. If unsure about a 
configuration option, use the default settings.

Getting Started with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware

To run SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware, you 
need to run vSphere 4.0 Update 2 or later.

Minimum Linux server system requirements for 
installation:

• Local Installation: 512MB RAM
• Secure shell (SSH)-based network installation using 

graphical interface: 512MB RAM

• Virtual network computing (VNC)-based network 

installation using FTP: 512MB RAM

Minimum Linux server system requirements for operation:

• 512MB RAM (identical to installation)
• 750MB hard disk space for software
• 750MB hard disk space for user data

Recommended configuration:

• 512MB to 4GB RAM, at least 256MB per CPU
• 4GB hard-disk space
Supported processor platforms: 

• x86 (32- and 64-bit)
For more details about system requirements and 
specifications, visit 

http://www.novell.com/products/

server/techspecs.html

SyStEM R Eq U iR EM EntS an d REcoM M En dEd con fiGU Ration S

Reviews: