SUSE CaaS Platform - Priority Subscription - 3 Year

Unlock enterprise-grade container management with SUSE CaaS Platform wrapped in a Priority Subscription for a full three-year term. This edition is designed to meet the needs of academic institutions and high-volume deployments, delivering robust control over workloads with 1-2 socket coverage and unlimited virtual machines. By installing on a PC, you gain immediate access to the platform’s comprehensive feature set, enhanced by academic pricing and the reliability of a Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA). This combination supports faster innovation, easier procurement, and predictable budgeting for organizations that demand dependable container services with scalable capacity.

• Unlimited virtual machines supported on 1-2 sockets, enabling expansive lab environments, pilot projects, and scalable production workloads without worrying about VM licensing constraints.
• Priority Subscription delivers faster access to software updates, security patches, and technical support, helping you maximize uptime, reduce risk, and stay current with evolving container management capabilities.
• Academic pricing and Volume Licensing under the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA) provide flexible procurement paths tailored for educational institutions and larger deployments, helping you manage budgets more effectively.
• PC-based activation unlocks the complete feature set, simplifying deployment on desktops or workstations used by developers, researchers, and IT staff for hands-on experimentation and rapid prototyping.
• Three-year license term ensures long-term stability, predictable budgeting, and continued access to platform capabilities, security enhancements, and compatibility updates throughout the lifecycle of your program.

Technical Details of SUSE CaaS Platform - Priority Subscription - 3 Year

• License Type: Priority Subscription
• License Term: 3 Years
• Socket Coverage: 1-2 sockets
• Virtual Machines: Unlimited
• Licensing Model: Academic pricing + Volume Licensing under Novell VLA
• Activation Method: PC-based activation
• Support & Updates: Priority access to updates and technical support

How to install SUSE CaaS Platform

Installing SUSE CaaS Platform under a Priority Subscription is designed to be straightforward and developer-friendly. Follow these practical steps to activate and deploy on a PC, then scale as your requirements grow:

• Prepare your environment by confirming hardware compatibility, ensuring sufficient CPU, memory, and disk space, and verifying network connectivity to support container orchestration and management tasks.
• Obtain your license key from the purchase confirmation or your administrator portal. Keep this key secure, as it unlocks the full feature set for the 3-year term.
• Download the official SUSE CaaS Platform installer from the authorized distribution channel and run the installer on your PC. Follow the guided setup prompts to begin the activation process.
• When prompted, enter the license key to unlock all features and enable the Priority Subscription privileges, including updates and priority support access.
• Configure the initial environment by defining your default workspace, users, roles, and basic security policies. Set up any required databases, storage integrations, and networking settings to support fast deployment of container workloads.
• Complete the post-installation steps to register for ongoing updates and ensure your system stays current with security patches and feature enhancements for the full 3-year term.
• For multi-PC deployments, coordinate licensing across devices with your IT administrator and apply the same installation process to each workstation, maintaining consistent configurations and access controls.

Frequently asked questions

• What is included with the SUSE CaaS Platform - Priority Subscription - 3 Year? A licensed edition that provides priority access to updates, standard support, and the ability to run unlimited virtual machines on 1-2 sockets over a three-year term, with academic and volume-licensing options under the Novell VLA.
• How long does the license last? The license term is 3 years from the date of activation, offering long-term stability and predictable budgeting for education or large deployments.
• How many sockets are covered? The license covers 1-2 sockets, enabling scalable deployments in academic labs and smaller data center environments without requiring frequent license modifications.
• Are unlimited virtual machines included? Yes. The edition supports unlimited virtual machines, giving you flexibility to scale workloads, run multiple experiments, or support large testing environments without additional VM licensing overhead.
• What licensing models are available? Academic pricing paired with Volume Licensing under the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA), designed to accommodate educational institutions and larger-scale deployments with flexible procurement options.
• Does the purchase include updates and support? Yes. The Priority Subscription provides priority access to updates, security patches, and technical support to help maintain performance, security, and compatibility over the 3-year term.
• Is activation tied to a specific PC? Activation is PC-based for straightforward deployment on the designated workstation(s), with the option to extend to additional PCs through your organization’s licensing process.
• Is this product suitable for academic environments? Absolutely. The combination of academic pricing, 1-2 socket coverage, unlimited VMs, and a 3-year term is tailored for classrooms, research labs, and education-focused IT infrastructures that require scalable, cost-effective container management.
• Can I upgrade or change licensing later? Licensing terms and options are defined by the Novell VLA and the academic pricing framework. Any changes typically involve procurement through your administrator or vendor, aligned with the 3-year commitment.