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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Hello,
we are happy to announce the <font color="#30ba78"><strong>Public Beta Programs</strong></font> for our upcoming SUSE product releases:</p>
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<li>SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0</li>
<li>SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP applications 16.0</li>
<li>SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0</li>
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<center>Introduction</center>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Welcome to the dedicated beta program for <font color="#30ba78"><strong>SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0</strong></font>, <font color="#30ba78"><strong>SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications 16.0</strong></font>, and <font color="#30ba78"><strong>SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0</strong></font>. 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).</p>
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<center>Major Themes</center>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">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:</p>
<ul>
<li>Enable rapid and continuous innovation with a flexible, modular lifecycle.</li>
<li>Ensure seamless adoption by integrating modern, widely used open-source projects, simplifying the transition from any enterprise Linux environment.</li>
<li>Delivering enterprise-grade security and compliance, with full SELinux support and alignment with the strictest industry certifications for mission-critical workloads.</li>
<li>Provide long-term, predictable support cycles for enterprise stability.</li>
<li>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.</li>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">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.</p>
<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">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.</p>
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<center>Download</center>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">The following beta products are available for download:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.suse.com/download/sles/" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.suse.com/download/sle-sap/" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP applications 16.0</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.suse.com/download/sle-ha/" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0</a></li>
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<center>Beta Subscription and Registration Code</center>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Please note that your regular SLE key will <strong>not</strong> activate the beta environment. A <strong>special Beta Registration Code</strong> is required to access the SUSE Linux Enterprise 16 beta online channels and repositories within the <strong>SUSE Customer Center</strong>. Without this code, you will not be able to access the beta content.</p>
<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">To obtain a <strong>Beta Registration Code</strong> and unlock your <strong>Beta Subscription</strong>, please submit a request to <a href="mailto:beta-programs@suse.com" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">beta-programs@suse.com</a>. When requesting, specify the desired products (SLES 16.0, SLES for SAP 16.0, SLE HA 16.0, or all) and the relevant architectures.</p>
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<center>Documentation</center>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Draft release notes are currently available:</p>
<ul>
<li>SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0: <a href="https://susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sles-16.0/html/release-notes/" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sles-16.0/html/release-notes/</a></li>
<li>SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications 16.0: <a href="https://susedoc.github.io/release-notes/slesap-16.0/html/release-notes/index.html" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">susedoc.github.io/release-notes/slesap-16.0/html/release-notes/</a></li>
<li>SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 16.0: <a href="https://susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sleha-16.0/html/release-notes/index.html" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">susedoc.github.io/release-notes/sleha-16.0/html/release-notes/</a></li>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Draft product documentation can be found at <a href="https://susedoc.github.io/#sles16" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">susedoc.github.io/#sles16</a></p>
<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">The beta allows for both online and offline installation using the Agama installer. More details are available at <a href="https://agama-project.github.io/" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">agama-project.github.io/</a></p>
<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Please be aware that documentation for the beta is still under development, and not all content is finalized or available yet.</p>
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<center>Questions?</center>
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<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">For additional details, please consult the dedicated <a href="https://www.suse.com/betaprogram/sles16-beta" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">Beta webpage</a>. Should you have any further questions not addressed on this page or the beta website, please contact us at <a href="mailto:beta-programs@suse.com" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">beta-programs@suse.com</a>.</p>
<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">The SUSE Linux Enterprise Team.</p>
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