Improve IT Efficiency: How SUSE Streamlines Linux Management

IT teams are under constant pressure to deliver reliable system performance while optimizing costs. As Linux serves as the backbone of enterprise IT infrastructure, it’s crucial to ensure business-critical applications and workloads run on efficient, resilient Linux systems. However, the increasing size and complexity of Linux estates make it difficult to maintain efficiency, especially when IT teams are already stretched thin.

Without the right tools, teams face an uphill battle—spending countless hours on manual tasks like patching, updating and maintaining security compliance. This leads to unnecessary downtime and missed opportunities for innovation.

SUSE’s Linux solutions are designed to address these challenges head-on. They streamline Linux management, reduce the burden on IT teams, and ultimately boost operational efficiency—allowing enterprises to achieve more from their IT.

In this article, learn more about:

• The challenges of managing large Linux estates
• Choosing a Linux OS built for enterprise needs
• Automating the manual work of managing multiple Linux distros
• What IT efficiencies mean for your bottom line

The business case for streamlining Linux management

Enterprise IT teams managing large Linux estates often face several challenges that can hinder productivity and impact the bottom line. 

Keeping systems up to date without disrupting operations can be difficult, particularly when done manually. Repetitive manual tasks bog down teams, consuming valuable time and resources. Plus, it’s a complex balancing act to schedule planned downtime to update business-critical servers.

Unplanned downtime is even more detrimental. Unplanned disruptions can lead to lost productivity and revenue, directly impacting business performance.

Uninterrupted business service is a requirement, and therefore, having reliable infrastructure is a requirement. With over 30 years of experience in the Linux space, SUSE is very familiar with the complexities of managing large IT environments. That’s why SUSE Linux solutions are designed to maximize efficiencies in your IT infrastructure, thereby streamlining operations and reducing costs.

Boost efficiency and Linux management performance

Robust, secure infrastructure is the foundation for your enterprise’s growth. And the right Linux server is a crucial piece of your IT infrastructure. 

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a secure, reliable OS optimized for enterprise workloads. It’s adaptable to any environment, including ARM, x86, Power, and IVM Z, so that you get the same level of performance regardless of the underlying hardware.

SUSE delivers the resilience you need for business-critical workloads thanks to easier patches and updates. In a recent white paper, IDC found that organizations using SLES and SUSE Manager saw a 57% reduction in unplanned downtime and a 36% improved mean time to repair (MTTR).* Fewer outages and quicker recoveries maximize your systems’ uptime.

SUSE also provides robust support for the continual evolution of your IT systems. SLES has long-term support available until 2037, giving you a predictable, reliable foundation for your IT planning.

Automate and optimize your Linux workloads

Most modern enterprises don’t rely on a single Linux OS. It’s a strategic advantage to be able to leverage multiple Linux distributions, however IT teams can quickly get overwhelmed by the amount of manual maintenance different distributions require.

SUSE Manager is designed to automate the routine, time-consuming tasks of Linux management. Its Linux automation tools include patching and vulnerability management, automated provisioning and compliance auditing to minimize operational costs and risks.

SUSE Manager provides support for 16 different Linux distributions, making it a versatile tool for heterogeneous IT environments. Whether you’re running CentOS, Ubuntu, or another distro alongside SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE Manager streamlines management and maintenance.

Streamlined Linux management has a huge impact on team efficiencies. By making it easier to deploy, manage and upgrade IT environments, SUSE Manager automations reduce manual workloads and unlock significant productivity gains. IDC research found that IT infrastructure teams are 33% more efficient with SUSE Manager and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.* 

With efficient systems, application development teams can focus on innovation rather than dealing with infrastructure issues. IDC found that organizations using SUSE saw a 22% productivity boost for development teams.*

Real-world impact: IT teams achieve more with SUSE

SUSE customers see tangible returns on their IT investments by streamlining operations with SLES and SUSE Manager. Leading IT market research and advisory firm IDC recently conducted research to explore the business value of choosing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and SUSE Manager to simplify the management of business-critical workloads. 

IT efficiencies are one of the factors that helped interviewed organizations see an average three-year ROI of 317% when choosing SUSE.*

One of the interviewed organizations, a healthcare organization, told IDC: “SUSE has made our IT operations more agile in the manner that we switch up VMs and how backups, cloning, and replications are done. All of these are done much better. SUSE’s overall operations and command center gives us better visibility and enables smooth, streamlined management of our Linux environment.”* 

IT teams report increased efficiency, with fewer manual tasks and less time spent on maintenance. This operational efficiency contributes to a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and enables businesses to achieve more. 

Download the IDC white paper: The Business Value of SUSE Enterprise Linux and SUSE Manager.

Elevate your Linux systems with SUSE

To maximize the value of your IT investments, you need a reliable Linux infrastructure that cuts through operational complexity and ensures business continuity. By making your systems and teams more efficient, SUSE helps you unlock the full potential of your Linux infrastructure. 

Explore just how much business value you can deliver with SUSE by downloading IDC’s business value white paper or get in touch with us to learn about the efficiencies SUSE can provide for your organization.

*IDC Business Value White Paper, sponsored by SUSE, The Business Value of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and SUSE Manager, August 2024 | IDC #US52392824