From beta-programs at suse.com Thu May 22 11:15:11 2025 From: beta-programs at suse.com (SUSE Beta Program) Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 11:15:11 +0000 Subject: [ANNOUNCE] SUSE Linux Enterprise 16.0 Public Beta is out! Message-ID: <682f073f8e38e_1c52ae09faf05f03388f@f1e78324c82b.mail> Hello, we are happy to announce the Public Beta Programs for our upcoming SUSE product releases: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 - SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP applications 16.0 - SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0 Introduction Welcome to the dedicated beta program for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications 16.0, and SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0. These offerings are integral to the SUSE Linux product family, sharing a unified core and adhering to synchronized release timelines, from beta availability to First Customer Shipment (FCS). Major Themes A major milestone in enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux 16 provides a solid foundation for enterprise innovation in the decade ahead, with Linux fully prepared to run beyond Y2038. Built on Framework One, it is designed to: - Enable rapid and continuous innovation with a flexible, modular lifecycle. - Ensure seamless adoption by integrating modern, widely used open-source projects, simplifying the transition from any enterprise Linux environment. - Delivering enterprise-grade security and compliance, with full SELinux support and alignment with the strictest industry certifications for mission-critical workloads. - Provide long-term, predictable support cycles for enterprise stability. - Offer a ubiquitous platform that runs anywhere and any way, optimized for hybrid and cloud-native environments, including SUSE Linux Base Container Image (BCI) deployments. SUSE Linux 16 also introduces a sleeker installation and management experience for any enterprise adopting SUSE Linux, with technologies like the Agama installer, NetworkManager, Cockpit and a deeper Ansible integration. To streamline transition, migration from older and alternative operating systems is fully supported, ensuring a smooth transition to SUSE Linux 16. To reflect these changes, SUSE Linux transitions from the Service Pack naming convention to minor releases, starting with SUSE Linux 16.0. This shift aligns with the evolving lifecycle strategy, providing a more predictable and streamlined update process for enterprises. Download The following beta products are available for download: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0[1] - SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP applications 16.0[2] - SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0[3] Beta Subscription and Registration Code Please note that your regular SLE key will not activate the beta environment. A special Beta Registration Code is required to access the SUSE Linux Enterprise 16 beta online channels and repositories within the SUSE Customer Center. Without this code, you will not be able to access the beta content. To obtain a Beta Registration Code and unlock your Beta Subscription, please submit a request to beta-programs at suse.com. When requesting, specify the desired products (SLES 16.0, SLES for SAP 16.0, SLE HA 16.0, or all) and the relevant architectures. Documentation Draft release notes are currently available: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0: susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sles-16.0/html/release-notes/ - SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications 16.0: susedoc.github.io/release-notes/slesap-16.0/html/release-note s/[4] - SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0: susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sleha-16.0/html/release-notes /[5] Draft product documentation can be found at susedoc.github.io/#sles16 The beta allows for both online and offline installation using the Agama installer. More details are available at agama-project.github.io/ Please be aware that documentation for the beta is still under development, and not all content is finalized or available yet. Questions? For additional details, please consult the dedicated Beta webpage[6]. Should you have any further questions not addressed on this page or the beta website, please contact us at beta-programs at suse.com. The SUSE Linux Enterprise Team. Your SUSE Linux Enterprise team Click here to unsubscribe[7] [1]:https://www.suse.com/download/sles/ [2]:https://www.suse.com/download/sle-sap/ [3]:https://www.suse.com/download/sle-ha/ [4]:https://susedoc.github.io/release-notes/slesap-16.0/html/ release-notes/index.html [5]:https://susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sleha-16.0/html/r elease-notes/index.html [6]:https://www.suse.com/betaprogram/sles16-beta [7]:mailto:sle-beta-leave at lists.suse.com?subject=Unsubscribe% 20from%20SLES%20Public%20Beta%20Program&body=Unsubscribe%20fr om%20SLES%20Public%20Beta%20Program -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <https://lists.suse.com/pipermail/sle-beta/attachments/20250522/d24c0be8/attachment.htm>