ABOps is a robust automation platform designed to simplify and secure multi-cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments. At the core of its infrastructure, ABOps leverages key SUSE technologies to deliver resilient solutions. SUSE Rancher Prime orchestrates and manages Kubernetes clusters across environments, providing full lifecycle management. SUSE Security (NeuVector) enhances security by integrating container network protection and runtime security, while SELinux provides kernel-level security enforcement. Additionally, SUSE Hauler enables secure, air-gapped deployments, ensuring safe container transfers in disconnected environments. Together, these technologies allow ABOps to provide automated, secure and scalable infrastructure management across diverse operational landscapes.
- Tutorial / "How To"Public SectorCloud InfrastructureSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)K3sSUSE Virtualization (Harvester)SUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)IntermediateOnDemand9:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14
, CTO, AlphaBravo
, CEO, AlphaBravo
- Break/Technology ShowcaseBusiness Level Overview (not technical)3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 11Tuesday, Mar 11Take a break from sessions to refuel with coffee, tea, and snacks! Take a moment from listening to sessions to engage in conversations with the subject matter experts in the Technology Showcase
- Tutorial / "How To"AI / MLSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)IntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 2811:00 a.m. Friday, Feb 28* GenAI Integration: Employs GenAI models within HPE?s high-performance computing platforms (such as HPE ProLiant and GreenLake) for optimized cluster management. * Automation: Automates complex tasks in RKE2-managed Kubernetes clusters, reducing manual workload and enhancing operational efficiency. * Workload Analysis: Analyzes Kubernetes workloads to improve resource allocation and cluster performance. * Intelligent Recommendations: Provides actionable insights and recommendations for infrastructure and workload optimization. * Streamlined Operations: Supports smarter, more efficient infrastructure management and minimizes downtime with advanced AI-driven insights.
, Technology Architect, HPE
, HPE APAC Business Development Manager, HPE
- Product OverviewKubernetesSUSE Rancher PrimeBeginnerOnDemand2:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13Kubernetes Upstream says: "Having swap available on a system reduces predictability. Swap's performance is worse than regular memory, sometimes by many orders of magnitude, which can cause unexpected performance regressions." And yet, in our Supportability Reviews, more than 40% of the environments had swap turned on. Are overlooked best practices and architectural flaws silently sabotaging your system's resilience? How do you know what hidden hazards are quietly brewing in the depths of your infrastructure, waiting to surface? In this enlightening Tech Talk, we delve into the critical domain of Supportability Review, a process pivotal for ensuring that customer environments are optimized, resilient and primed for future scalability.
, SUSE Rancher Support Engineer, SUSE
, SUSE Rancher Support Engineer, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"SUSE LinuxDevOpsSUSE Multi-Linux ManagerIntermediateOnDemand11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Wednesday, Mar 12Explore the power of API-driven management in SUSE Multi-Linux Manager and learn how to implement effective, secure access control with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). This session will provide a technical deep dive into SUSE Multi-Linux Manager's API capabilities, showcasing how teams can securely automate and streamline their workflows across multi-Linux environments. We will discuss how RBAC ensures that only authorized users and applications have access to specific resources, reducing risk and ensuring compliance. Participants will see live examples and walk-through use cases that illustrate the best practices for leveraging APIs with RBAC to optimize patching workflows and overall management within their SUSE Multi-Linux Manager environment.
, Senior Software Engineer, SUSE
- Product OverviewDevOpsSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Linux Enterprise Base Container ImagesIntermediateOnDemandWednesday, Mar 125:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Application Collection gives you access to dozens of consistent and securely built artifacts for the container-native world, all built through a best-in-class software supply chain, with everything you need to satisfy every stakeholders of your company. Wether you need a Helm chart to deploy the very latest version of argo-cd or a long-term-supported Python stack for your in-house developement, Application Collection has got you covered. Discover more about how you can take all your container-related needs to the next level by sourcing artifacts from the most secured place.
, Product Manager, SUSE
, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"Public SectorDevOpsSUSE Rancher PrimeIntermediateOnDemand11:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14In this talk, I will explore how to automate developer onboarding for Kubernetes deployments on SUSE Rancher Prime using a seamless integration workflow with Rancher Fleet, Keycloak and GitLab. This process streamlines identity management, project setup and development environments through orchestrated configuration via Terraform for a frictionless experience. I will demonstrate how to automatically create GitLab projects, configure Rancher access via Keycloak and prepare Fleet resources for fast and secure deployments. Attendees will learn how developers can start coding quickly, deploy resources effortlessly and manage their deployments through the Rancher Web interface.
, Cloud Native Innovation Lead, ITQ
- Tutorial / "How To"AI / MLK3sSUSE Storage (Longhorn)SUSE Virtualization (Harvester)SUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)IntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 282:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Using Rancher RKE2/K3S and other Ranchers tools, IBM has built automated security pipelines using CI/CD automation and Agentic AI behaviors that transition legacy application architectures to modern containerized implementations, including deployments of VMWare transitions to cloud or Hyperscalers using Rancher Hauler and SUSE Virtualization (Harvester) within the US Federal Government marketplace.
, Associate Partner,, IBM
, Partner, Software Engineering Supply Chain Lead, IBM
- Tutorial / "How To"DevOpsSUSE Rancher PrimeBeginnerOnDemand3:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28Join us for a hands-on lab where we simplify the deployment of SUSE Rancher using Ansible automation. Designed for DevOps beginners and teams eager to accelerate their workflows, this session provides step-by-step guidance on creating an Ansible playbook to automate Rancher setup. As SUSE?s Training Partner of the Year, Alta3 Research leverages proven training techniques to equip you with the skills to streamline Rancher deployment, manage configurations efficiently, and build scalable infrastructure on Kubernetes. Attendees will leave with a foundational playbook and the know-how to customize it for broader applications. This session is ideal for those looking to gain practical experience and confidence in deploying and managing Rancher.
, President and CEO, Alta3 Research
- Tutorial / "How To"DevOpsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Multi-Linux ManagerIntermediateOnDemand7:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28Managing the naming conventions of thousands of terminals is a major challenge for large retailers. In this session, we present a real-world solution using SUSE Multi-Linux Manager for Retail and an automated reactor model. The client faced frequent errors and duplicate terminal names due to the manual handling of Salt formulas. Our solution dynamically escalates hostnames and auto-fills formulas via the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager API, automating state applications and terminal reboots. Additionally, we developed a command-line tool to manipulate formula data, simplifying management and reducing human error. We will show how this integration significantly improves terminal management at scale and operational efficiency.
, Director, SSYS Sistemas
, Tech Leader, SSYS
- Customer Case StudyPublic SectorAI / MLSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Linux Enterprise Real TimeSUSE Virtualization (Harvester)SUSE Rancher PrimeIntermediateOnDemand5:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13Managing cloud native applications and infrastructure for ALPS, one of the world's top supercomputers with 2,688 nodes featuring NVIDIA Grace-Hopper processors — totaling 10,752 GPU modules, poses significant challenges. The Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS) leverages SUSE Rancher Prime and ArgoCD to deploy and configure applications on Alps. Due to the diskless nature of its HPC nodes, a hybrid approach has been implemented, utilising both HPC and SUSE Virtualization (Harvester) nodes to build the clusters. The team at CSCS is currently focused on extending RKE2 to these nodes to support AI workflows.
, System Engineer, CSCS Swiss National Supercomputing Center
, System Engineer, CSCS - Swiss National Supercomputing Center
, Solution Architect, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"Cloud InfrastructureSUSE Storage (Longhorn)SUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)IntermediateOnDemand12:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28In this session, we'll show you how to completely automate your cluster baseline using SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Storage (Longhorn), SUSE Security (NeuVector), Monitoring, and Logging. Discover how to rollout essential tools like SUSE Storage, SUSE Security for container security, and Rancher Monitoring and Logging for comprehensive observability - all within an automated pipeline. This session is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to create consistent, secure, and easily manageable Kubernetes cluster baseline through automation .
, Senior Devops Engineer, Adfinis GmbH
, DevOps Engineer, Adfinis GmbH
- Tutorial / "How To"SUSE SAP SolutionsEnterprise LinuxSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP ApplicationsBeginnerOnDemand2:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13Streamline SAP installations with Ansible on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 16. Explore the benefits of automation, real-world use cases and best practices for efficiently managing the SAP landscape. Discover the range of available automations within the community-driven SAP LinuxLab open source initiative. A live demo will showcase ways to start using Ansible for end-to-end SAP deployments, highlighting the speed, simplicity and consistency Ansible brings to SAP environments.
, SAP Solution Architect - Automation, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"AI / MLSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP ApplicationsSUSE Multi-Linux ManagerIntermediateOnDemand1:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28This session explores the innovative use of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager to address security and compliance challenges, particularly under SOX regulations. By leveraging SUSE Multi-Linux Manager's capabilities, we automated data collection, report generation, and non-compliance resolution. The integration with SALT enabled efficient data gathering using zypper, while Elasticsearch managed and correlated this data. Grafana provided dynamic report visualization, covering security, updates, user activities, and more. Non-compliance instances automatically triggered incident creation in ITSM, streamlining resolution processes. Discover how this solution enhances organizational compliance and security.
, Tech Leader, SSYS
- Product OverviewDevOpsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP ApplicationsIntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 2810:00 a.m. Friday, Feb 28AutoYaST is the base for most enterprise-grade deployments of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, but it is not free from caveats and does not always play well with modern practices. Agama (presented on a separate session) is the natural successor of AutoYaST, offering a versatile approach to unattended installation with different levels of automation and allowing to monitor the full process. We will learn how to build scripts or profiles to take advantage of Agama's features, how to dynamically adjust those profiles to each system and how to hand the final setup over to other tools like Salt or Ansible. Agama offers compatibility with existing AutoYaST infrastructures and profiles. We will explore the differences and how to gradually migrate from AutoYaST to Agama taking advantage of both.
, Software Engineer, SUSE
, Software Engineer, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"SUSE AIAI / MLSUSE Linux MicroSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE AISUSE Linux Enterprise Base Container ImagesBeginnerOnDemand5:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13Learn how to combine SUSE's software infrastructure components with CPU, GPU/IPU, and GPUs from our Silicon Alliance ecosystem to build and deploy AI solutions. Explore configuration options (Silicon hardware, SUSE and partner software) designed to maximize the use of CPU and GPUs for AI workloads while moving management/control plane operations to other accelerators. Last, but not least, how to deploy these solutions through different downstream options (CSPs, IHVs, etc) and 'mix' some of their components into the overall design.
, Director, Product Management & Technology Partners, SUSE
- Customer Case StudySUSE EdgePublic SectorCloud InfrastructureSUSE Linux MicroSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE EdgeIntermediate5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 11Tuesday, Mar 11Having a purpose-built OS for bare metal nodes inside of a data center like environment can be challenging, but we've simplified the process for Rivian's needs. Come learn how we did it and the customer's reception. We will be going over the OS build process using Edge Image Builder and some of the capabilities it provides. How we used specific configurations that automatically onboards a server, on boot, to join our Elemental Machine pools inside of SUSE Rancher Prime. Giving administrators the ability to quickly provision downstream K8s clusters on demand.
, Staff Software Engineer, Rivian
- Tutorial / "How To"Cloud InfrastructureSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)IntermediateOnDemand12:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28This session focuses on developing a streamlined desktop appliance using SUSE Enterprise Linux for Enterprise Server, Amazon Nice-DCV, KDE Desktop, and the Kiwi image builder, designed for application streaming environments. Attendees will explore: * Streaming-Optimized Desktop: Configuring KDE Desktop for user environments. * Architecture Overview: Design and deployment in cloud-based desktop delivery. * SUSE Enterprise Linux: Leveraging stability and performance. * Amazon Nice-DCV: Enabling efficient remote desktop and application support. * Kiwi Image Builder: Streamlining the creation of customized images. Join us to learn best practices for optimizing your desktop appliance solutions in cloud-centric application streaming scenarios, ideal for system administrators and IT
, Principal Consultant, Velocity Limitless
, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS
- Customer Case StudySUSE Cloud NativeSUSE EdgeBusiness ApplicationsSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE EdgeIntermediateOnDemand4:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13In the telco industry, demand for private cloud is rapidly shifting from Virtualised Network Functions (VNFs) to CNFs (Containerised Network Functions). This presentation proposes a robust, substrate-agnostic Kubernetes service, orchestrated with SUSE Rancher Prime, for on-premises and bare metal environments. We address telco-specific security challenges with a robust architecture integrating network segmentation, encryption and access control. Leveraging open source virtualization and Kubernetes, we offer a flexible solution for CNF applications and network data platforms. We'll delve into component choice, GitOps CI/CD and supporting platforms essential for successful managed Kubernetes adoption.
, Cloud Native Specialist, SUSE
, Technical Delivery Specialist, BT Group
- Tutorial / "How To"KubernetesSUSE Rancher PrimeBeginnerOnDemand11:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14Modernizing your applications with SUSE Rancher Prime is just the first step toward transformation. Now, the challenge shifts to ensuring ongoing operational resilience. How can you safeguard application uptime and meet SLAs, especially during unforeseen outages? This session will guide you through architecting disaster recovery, whether synchronous or asynchronous, for Rancher clusters using Portworx by Pure Storage. You'll leave with actionable insights on minimizing recovery times and ensuring zero or low data loss for your business-critical containerized applications, complete with a live demo.
, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Portworx by Pure Storage
, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager, Portworx by Pure Storage
- Tutorial / "How To"High Availability SolutionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)Business Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand1:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28In today's digital landscape, the reliability of IT infrastructures is crucial. This session focuses on the importance of maintaining high availability (HA) across an organization?s technology environment. As businesses increasingly depend on uninterrupted services, understanding HA is vital for protecting operations and building customer trust. We?ll explore how fostering a "culture of continuity" can enhance business resilience, with strategies such as proactive planning, training, and integrating HA solutions. Real-world customer stories will showcase the challenges of HA and the benefits of robust strategies. Join us for insights into creating a resilient IT infrastructure ready for the future.
, Director of Partner Alliances, SIOS Technology Corp.
, Manager Data Center Operations, FRITZ EGGER GmbH & Co. OG
, Principal Software Engineer, SIOS Technology Corp., SIOS Technology Corp
- Customer Case StudySUSE EdgeAI / MLSUSE EdgeIntermediateOnDemand2:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13We (Veeresh Ullikashi, Edge Sales Specialist, APJ and Murali T S from HPE Asia) will talk about how we have successfully transformed and implemented modernized GenAI based Retail space and facilities management solution for a major Retail operator in ANZ with 42 shopping malls across the continent. SUSE along with HPE have successfully implemented and deployed turn-key edge-computing infra solution to address multiple use cases, such as over the same infra (Vehicle recognition and parking system, Customer loyalty and experience, Mall regulations and people safety). The customer has been working with us. The solution has been put into production at nine sites. The remaining 33 sites will be put into production in stages over the next few months.
, APAC Practice Lead, Cloud Native Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"DevOpsSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)IntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 289:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28In this session, we'll dive into achieving CIS compliance using RKE2 and SUSE Security. We'll cover what CIS benchmarks are, what RKE2 provides out of the box, and explore how to implement key security controls. Additionally, we'll demonstrate how to leverage SUSE Security to enforce CIS Kubernetes controls, you wouldn't be able to cover with RKE2 alone. This session requires basic knowledge of Kubernetes and is focused on an engineering audience.
, Senior DevOps Engineer, FullStackS GmbH
- Tutorial / "How To"Cloud InfrastructureSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Virtualization (Harvester)IntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 289:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28HPE, SUSE, and community engineers have been working for almost 5 years to scale KVM virtual machines to the full size of HPE Superdome Flex and HPE Compute Scale Up Server 3200 bare metal servers. Initially to exceed the existing limits for VMWare, the targets have increased as the HPE server?s single system capacity grew. Benchmarks and virtual machine numa tuning compared the performance between bare metal and the KVM virtual machine on the same host. With all the outstanding fixes validated in SLES15 SP7 for a 32 socket 3840 vcpu, 64TB virtual machine, attention now turns to validating SUSE Virtualization (Harvester)?s ability to deploy the maximum capacity KVM virtual machine. A new journey begins.
, Software Engineer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Tutorial / "How To"SUSE Cloud NativeSUSE EdgeDigital TransformationK3sSUSE Virtualization (Harvester)SUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE EdgeBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand4:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13Have you ever imagined managing a global industrial infrastructure as easily as a local Kubernetes cluster? In this talk, we'll present a real-world use case demonstrating how SUSE can transform your supply chain. Discover how to use Rancher, K3s, Elemental and Fleet to manage over 1000 machines in more than 30 countries, achieving greater efficiency, reliability and security.
, EMEA Sales Specialist Edge, Suse
, CTO, Cloudfire Srl
- Tutorial / "How To"SUSE Cloud NativeCloud InfrastructureSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)IntermediateOnDemand4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Wednesday, Mar 12Over 6 million Italians benefit from Maggioli's applications via CloudFire's Composable Stack Platform (CSP). Maggioli, a leading Italian public administration company, utilises CloudFire's CSP to run one of its most critical applications. This fully managed, cross-platform solution is built upon SUSE Rancher Prime, leveraging its feature set: - Significantly reducing operational burdens - Taking advantage of CloudFire's extensive knowledge and industry-leading certifications, including ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 - Integrating security, observability, backup and resilience at each layer CloudFire's Composable Stack Platform can untangle IT complexity.
, CTO, Cloudfire Srl
, Solution Architect, SUSE
- Break/Technology ShowcaseBusiness Level Overview (not technical)8:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14Join us in the Technology Showcase for a quick break before the days sessions begin!
- Customer Case StudySUSE LinuxBusiness ApplicationsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)IntermediateOnDemand4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Wednesday, Mar 12This banking customer's IBM Z systems run critical banking applications alongside essential security tools. However, these secondary applications occasionally siphoned off critical resources, slowing down core transactions and impacting the bank's operations. In collaboration with SUSE, they implemented an innovative solution using Linux C-Groups. This approach effectively limits the resource consumption of secondary applications, ensuring optimal performance for the primary application. In this session, we'll delve into the specifics of this solution and explore how you can leverage C-Groups to optimize your own compute environments. By mastering this powerful tool, you can fine-tune resource allocation and maximize the performance of your critical applications.
, Solutions Architect, SUSE
, Premium Support Engineer, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"AI / MLSUSE Rancher PrimeIntermediateOnDemand3:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28You might recognize Portworx as an enterprise grade storage and data protection solution by the names "Portworx Enterprise" and "Portworx Backup" - but did you know that Portworx can also help you with deploying databases for your applications and AI/ML workloads? Come join us to understand how SUSE and Portworx Data Services can enable your organization to deploy curated and scalable data services on SUSE Rancher Prime to support today's modern applications. You'll see how your platform engineering team and development staff can easily deploy services such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Microsoft SQL Server, and more in a self-service manner for rapid development and resilient production capabilities!
, Portworx by Pure Storage
- Hands on LabKubernetesStorageK3sSUSE Storage (Longhorn)Beginner4:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 131:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Wednesday, Mar 12Thursday, Mar 13Join us for an engaging hands-on session titled “Data Fortresses: SUSE Enterprise Storage for Unbreakable Kubernetes Resilience!” In this session, we’ll provide a brief introduction to SUSE Enterprise Storage Longhorn version 1.6.x operations and management. You’ll discover how SUSE Enterprise Storage creates multiple replicas of volumes from a storage class, ensuring your data remains safe and sound — because we all know that even data deserves a good home! We'll also cover how to reclaim storage space using the trim feature and explore the snapshot capabilities of SUSE Enterprise Storage. Get ready to fortify your Kubernetes setup and make data loss a thing of the past — after all, who wants to be haunted by the ghost of data lost?
, Senior Technical Training Engineer, SUSE
- Product OverviewSUSE AIAI / MLSUSE Linux MicroK3sSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE AIBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand9:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14If you are selling, building or deploying AI solutions for your enterprise, then you want to ensure they are tested, safe and backed by the best in the industry. With the "Ready for SUSE AI" and the "Certified for SUSE AI" partner programs, ISVs and IHVs can confirm to their customers, stakeholders, channel partners and SIs that their products are certified and supported in a SUSE AI operating solution stack.
, Partner Alliance Manager, SUSE
, CEO, Elotl
- Tutorial / "How To"Public SectorAI / MLSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)K3sSUSE Rancher PrimeIntermediateOnDemand9:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14As AI and machine learning models become increasingly integral to modern applications, the need to efficiently deploy and manage these workloads on cloud native infrastructure has never been more pressing. We'll deep dive into how RKE2 and K3s can be configured in order to deploy AI apps with great performance optimization using NVIDIA GPU-accelerated containers.
, SUSE
, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"Enterprise LinuxSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Linux MicroSUSE Linux Enterprise Base Container ImagesIntermediateOnDemand5:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28Friday, Feb 28Learn how confidential computing using containerized workloads helps simplify deployments that require sensitive data is secure in cloud and hosted environments. The presentation will show how confidential computing deployments can be accomplished on-premises, in hosted and in the cloud environments using SLE Base Container Images with the IBM Hyper Protect Platform.
, Product Manager for Hyper Protect Platform, Member of Technical Expert Council (D/A/CH), IBM
- Hands on LabSUSE AIAI / MLSUSE AIIntermediate9:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 141:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Friday, Mar 14Thursday, Mar 13AI is the current hot topic and will only increase in demand and popularity in the future. But, how do you deploy a secure AI stack that maintains privacy and choice? Enter SUSE AI, an extensible, cloud native AI platform built on rock-solid SUSE technologies to run GenAI workloads. This session covers first how to deploy a simple SUSE AI stack and then second how to deploy a simple model onto the stack that can be queried.
, Technical Training Architect, SUSE
, SUSE
- Hands on LabSUSE LinuxPublic SectorLinux Systems ManagementSUSE Multi-Linux ManagerIntermediate1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 114:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Wednesday, Mar 12Tuesday, Mar 11Deploying a SUSE Multi Linux Manager Server in an air-gapped environment can be a bit challenging. Because direct access to SUSE Customer Center is not available in an air-gapped environment, accessing product entitlements and their corresponding software channels must be provided in an alternate fashion. This session covers how to install and configure a new SUSE Multi Linux Manager five Server in an air-gapped environment and connect it to offline cached software channels.
, Technical Training Architect, SUSE
- Customer Case StudySUSE EdgeAI / MLSUSE Storage (Longhorn)SUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE EdgeBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand11:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14We have partnered with Phillips 66 in their innovative journey towards refining excellence. This session will show how Phillips 66 is using OS technology, specifically SUSE Rancher Prime at the edge with machine learning to get realtime optimization. By using these technologies, Phillips 66 is turning data into useful insights, which lead to more refining capacity and better operation efficiency. This collaboration not only exemplifies the strength of OS solutions but also showcases a commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive true ROI. We will explore the strategic implementation of open source tools in a complex industrial landscape and discuss the tangible benefits Phillips 66 has realized, showcasing a success story of innovation, efficiency and profitability in the refining industry through genuine technological collaboration.
, SUSE
, Lead PCN, Phillips 66
, Analyst, ICS Technologies, Phillips 66
- Product OverviewSUSE EdgePublic SectorCloud InfrastructureSUSE EdgeBeginnerOnDemand1:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13Edge computing is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology, bringing computing power closer to where data is generated. This talk will provide a clear and concise introduction to edge computing, explaining its key concepts, benefits and use cases. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with edge deployment and explore real-world examples of successful edge implementations. Specifically, we will delve into SUSE Edge, which was designed to simplify edge deployments and optimize operations. We will cover zero-touch provisioning, lifecycle management and enterprise-grade security. Whether you're technical or business-focused, this session will equip you with the essential knowledge to understand and leverage the power of edge computing with SUSE Edge.
, Field Product Manager, Edge, SUSE
, Edge Field Product Manager, SUSE
- Customer Case StudySUSE LinuxDigital TransformationSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Multi-Linux ManagerBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemandWednesday, Mar 125:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Optimize the performance and reliability of massively used SUSE Linux through SUSE Multi-Linux Manager, while maintaining a secure environment and addressing the challenges related to managing and compliance of thousands of SUSE Linux machines.
, IT Manager, Sicoob
- Tutorial / "How To"Cloud InfrastructureSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Rancher PrimeIntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 2811:00 a.m. Friday, Feb 28Deploying and managing vanilla Kubernetes clusters can be a complex and time-consuming endeavour. In this session, we'll show you how to simplify and fully automate SUSE Rancher Prime deployments using a powerful suite of tools: SUSE Rancher, RKE2, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm. Join us to discover how to build an end-to-end automated pipeline that not only provisions infrastructure but also deploys, configures and manages SUSE Rancher and Kubernetes clusters seamlessly. Whether you're a DevOps engineer, system administrator, or IT professional, this session will equip you with the knowledge to leverage automation, reduce errors, and accelerate your Kubernetes adoption.
, Senior Devops Engineer, Adfinis GmbH
, DevOps Engineer, Adfinis GmbH
- Business InsightsSUSE LinuxBusiness InsightsEnterprise LinuxSUSE Multi-Linux SupportSUSE Multi-Linux ManagerBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12Wednesday, Mar 12In todays dynamic IT landscape, organizations need flexible, reliable and cost-effective solutions to manage diverse Linux environments. Empower Your Linux Environment addresses challenges with multi-Linux setups, like vendor lock-in, high costs and compliance issues. This presentation explores how SUSE's Multi-Linux Support offers a unified solution for RHEL, CentOS and SUSE Linux Enterprise systems without disruptive migrations, enhanced by SUSE Multi-Linux Manager. Discover how SUSE helps streamline patch management, reduce costs and enable modernization. Through real-world examples, we'll show how SUSE empowers organizations to focus on innovation, free up budgets, enhance security and seamlessly modernize their Linux environment.
, Global Program Manager - Competitive Strategy, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"AI / MLSUSE Linux MicroK3sSUSE EdgeIntermediateOnDemandFriday, Feb 286:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 28This technical session focuses on building a ready-to-use image to bootstrap your smart grid monitoring system. Tom from Edgenesis and Nicolas from SUSE will introduce Shifu and SUSE Edge, respectively, followed by a walkthrough of their integration. The session will conclude with a live demo showcasing an end-to-end process: building a Shifu-enabled image using Edge Image Builder, booting the image on an edge device, automatically discovering connected devices, deploying deviceShifus (device twins/device brokers), and launching the business application. The application will trigger device actions based on sensor readings.
, Co-Founder, Edgenesis
, Senior Edge Container Engineer, SUSE
- Tutorial / "How To"KubernetesK3sSUSE Storage (Longhorn)SUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE Security (NeuVector)Business Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand1:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13This presentation is a fast track guide to SUSE Rancher Prime Certification. The guide discusses why Rancher certification is important and the courses available. It also outlines how to prepare for the certification exams, including training and practice. The presentation provides key information about the exam format and expectations. Resources such as websites for courses and certification information are shared.
, Senior Technical Trainer, SUSE
- Customer Case StudySUSE Cloud NativeCloud InfrastructureHybrid / Multi-cloud TechnologiesKubernetesVirtualization TechnologiesSUSE Rancher PrimeBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand1:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar 13Thursday, Mar 13While platform migrations enable enterprises to adopt new technologies and avoid outgrowing current systems, they also add complexities, especially for large-scale enterprises running hundreds of mission-critical applications. Join Fidelity Investments to learn how it successfully migrated to RKE2. You will gain insight into Fidelity's planning and design approach, the tooling built specifically for this migration, and lessons learned along the way
, Principal Cloud Engineer, Fidelity Investments
, Vice President, Private Cloud Platforms, Fidelity Investments
- Business InsightsSUSE AIBusiness InsightsAI / MLSUSE Rancher PrimeSUSE AISUSE Security (NeuVector)Business Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand9:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 14Friday, Mar 14As enterprise AI continues to evolve, securing these systems presents multifaceted challenges. This session delves into critical threats such as data breaches, adversarial attacks and compliance risks that organizations face in a rapidly changing environment. We will explore how SUSE's AI Suite components fortify infrastructure. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory frameworks impact AI security within partnerships, supplemented by practical compliance guidance. We will address the importance of securing production environments and discuss how SUSE Security and SUSE Rancher Prime can enhance security configurations. Join us for an insightful conversation on current challenges and future opportunities in enterprise AI security.
, Partner Security Solutions - Software Engineer, SUSE
, Sr. Product Manager SUSE AI, SUSE
- General SessionBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemandFriday, Mar 1412:00 p.m. Friday, Mar 14Wrap up your week at SUSECON with a fun and light-hearted closing General Session.
- Product / Technology RoadmapPublic SectorDevOpsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)SUSE Linux MicroSUSE Multi-Linux SupportSUSE Linux Enterprise Base Container ImagesIntermediateOnDemandWednesday, Mar 122:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 12In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, SUSE has positioned itself as a versatile solution provider, catering to a wide range of developer needs with its rock-solid ecosystem with unmatched lifecycles and security profiles. This presentation will show how the future of SUSE products will even increase its versatility, with new solutions designed to address requirements ranging from "bleeding-edge, without the blood" to "battle-proofed long-term supported solutions", and products crafted to address the expectations of DevOps or ISVs, within and outside the SUSE Linux ecosystem. And all of this with the peace of mind of robust builds, secure software supply chain, certifications and all the benefits that come with SUSE products.
, Director of Technical & Community Marketing, SUSE
, Product Manager, SUSE
- Customer Case StudySUSE LinuxEnterprise LinuxSUSE Multi-Linux SupportSUSE Multi-Linux ManagerBusiness Level Overview (not technical)OnDemand2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 11Tuesday, Mar 11This customer's relentless pursuit of innovation has led to a massive Linux infrastructure, powering our core IT services. As our Linux estate expanded exponentially, so did the complexity of managing it. To tame this digital beast, we partnered with SUSE to implement a robust Linux lifecycle management solution. With SUSE Multi-Linux Manager at the Helm, we've transformed our chaotic landscape into a well-oiled machine. In this session, we'll delve into our journey of digital transformation: Scaling New Heights: How we managed a Linux empire of over 30,000 systems. Empowering Our Teams: Enabling self-service capabilities to boost productivity. Fortifying Our Fortress: Enhancing security and compliance. Driving Innovation: Leveraging automation and efficiency to accelerate development.
, Solutions Architect, SUSE