SUSE Gold Partner
SNOK implements SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP - one of two operating systems certified for SAP HANA. We deliver HA projects, Rancher for Kubernetes, and live patching for production SAP environments.
Who you'll be working with
SNOK holds SUSE Gold Partner status - the highest level of SUSE partnership in Poland - and takes part in the SUSE One programme. We deliver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server projects, including the dedicated SLES for SAP Applications edition, one of two operating systems certified for SAP HANA.
The SNOK Linux team has worked with SUSE for many years - today's projects cover SLES 15 and SLES for SAP 15. Every implementation includes HA Pacemaker for SAP HANA, kernel live patching, CIS Benchmarks-aligned hardening, and integrations with SecurityBridge or Microsoft Sentinel for event auditing.
SUSE support areas
Implementations of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP for production SAP HANA, NetWeaver, and S/4HANA. Configurations aligned with SAP Notes, system tuning for workloads, and HA Pacemaker with SAP HANA System Replication. We work on-premise and on Azure, GCP, and AWS.
HA architectures for SAP HANA with Pacemaker, SBD fencing, and SAPHanaSR. Active/passive and active/active read-enabled configurations. Automatic failover procedures with quarterly DR testing.
SUSE Virtualization (KVM) and Harvester as an alternative to VMware vSphere - relevant for clients affected by Broadcom's licensing changes. VMware → KVM migrations with minimal maintenance windows. Rancher for managing Kubernetes clusters (multi-cluster, edge, hybrid). Integrations with OpenShift and Azure Kubernetes Service.
SUSE live kernel patching - security updates applied while the server keeps running, critical for production SAP HANA where a restart means hours of maintenance window. System hardening aligned with CIS Benchmarks and the SUSE Linux Security Module.
What sets SNOK apart in SUSE
SLES for SAP Applications is one of two systems certified by SAP for HANA (the other being RHEL for SAP). The choice of SUSE is often driven by the client team's existing expertise or licensing policy. SNOK has expertise on both sides - so a SUSE-for-SAP project is led by a consultant who understands both the OS layer and the SAP application layer.
Kernel live patching is our standard for production SAP - it eliminates the maintenance window for security updates. Combined with SecurityBridge or Microsoft Sentinel, we deliver continuous system-event auditing aligned with NIS2 and ISO 27001.
SUSE case studies
A manufacturing-sector client
Implementation of SLES for SAP in an HA Pacemaker architecture for SAP HANA, live patching in production
A financial-sector client
Migration of SAP HANA from another Linux provider to SLES for SAP, environment standardisation
A corporate group
Implementation of Rancher for Kubernetes cluster management across four subsidiaries
We're happy to discuss full case studies and further projects in a 1:1 conversation - with numbers, decision context and the path to business impact.
Frequently asked questions
SAP HANA is certified on two operating systems: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP. The choice depends on the client's existing stack and licensing policy.
SLES for SAP includes additional packages and configurations certified by SAP - kernel tuning, SAPHanaSR integrations for HA, IO optimisations, and a longer LTSS support period (8 years).
Yes. We implement HA Pacemaker architectures with SAP HANA System Replication, SBD fencing, and automatic failover. DR tests are carried out quarterly in line with SNOK procedures.
Rancher (part of SUSE) is a platform for managing Kubernetes clusters across multi-cluster, on-premise, cloud, and edge architectures. SNOK implements Rancher as an alternative to OpenShift in hybrid scenarios.
Yes - SUSE Virtualization (KVM) and Harvester form a mature enterprise-grade virtualisation alternative. SNOK carries out migrations from VMware to KVM (particularly relevant following Broadcom's licensing changes) with a migration plan that minimises the maintenance window.
