SUSE Certified Storage for Virtualization – Enterprise Tailored Solutions for Seamless Integration and Trust

We’re excited to announce the launch of the SUSE Certified Storage for Virtualization, a new initiative designed to enhance interoperability between storage appliances and SUSE Virtualization (Harvester). This framework empowers our partners to validate their storage solutions, ensuring seamless integration for our enterprise customers ready for more storage options. For customers, this means access to a trusted network of certified storage providers who can validate specific workloads and infrastructure requirements. 

With SUSE Certified Storage for Virtualization, you can:

• Leverage Certified Partners who meet SUSE’s rigorous certification standards.
• Ensure Compatibility with certified solutions that integrate flawlessly with SUSE Virtualization.
• Validate Workloads against  Partner-certified solutions tailored to your specific needs

This program is designed to simplify decision-making, offering customers the assurance that their chosen storage solutions will deliver the performance and reliability needed for modern enterprise workloads.

Why This Matters

Compatibility and performance are critical for enterprises navigating complex virtualization environments, where secure and reliable storage is essential. Data, as one of an enterprise’s most valuable assets, must be protected to avoid severe operational and financial impacts caused by loss or compromise.

The SUSE Certified Storage for Virtualization framework offers a clear and reliable process for validating third-party storage solutions. This certification ensures customers can confidently deploy storage options that have been rigorously tested to meet SUSE’s high standards for reliability, performance, and seamless integration.

For storage partners, this framework is a powerful way to demonstrate the value of their solutions within the SUSE ecosystem. By earning certification, partners can stand out as trusted providers, ready to support the diverse needs of customers with validated, dependable storage options.

Key Benefits

For Customers

• Peace of mind with validated storage appliances carrying the SUSE Virtualization Validation badge, ensuring compatibility and performance
• Streamlined deployments through simplified integration with SUSE Virtualization, reducing configuration complexity and troubleshooting
• Choice and flexibility with access to a growing ecosystem of validated storage solutions for diverse workloads

For Partners

• Seamless validation with a well-documented, collaborative framework simplifying the testing process
• Increased visibility as a trusted SUSE partner prominently featured in our ecosystem.
• Joint marketing opportunities to expand reach through co-marketing initiatives.

Get Involved

We invite storage partners to join us in delivering world-class virtualization solutions to our customers. Interested in validating your storage appliance? Visit our SUSE Partner Portal to learn more and get started.

Together, we can create a stronger, more integrated ecosystem that empowers organizations to innovate with confidence. Let’s build the future of virtualization—together!