SUSE Geo Clustering for SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension for System z - Inherited Subscription - 1 IFL - 1 Year

Unlock enterprise-grade resilience for IBM Z environments with SUSE Geo Clustering for SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension. This inherited-subscription license is designed for organizations seeking dependable, geo-distributed failover capabilities that keep critical applications online across multiple sites. The 1-year validity paired with 1 IFL (Integrated Facility for Linux) licenses delivers a cost-efficient, scalable path to sustaining high availability for Linux workloads on System z. Delivered electronically and structured for academic and volume licensing under the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA), this offering blends flexible licensing with robust reliability—empowering teams to maintain service levels, meet recovery objectives, and minimize unplanned downtime in complex data-center ecosystems.

• Geo-distributed high availability for IBM Z deployments: automatically detect failures, trigger cross-site failover, and sustain service continuity for mission-critical workloads across multiple data centers, ensuring customers experience minimal disruption even in the face of site outages.
• Inherited subscription with a clear 1-year term: simplify procurement and renewal planning by allowing deployment across eligible hosts under a single, time-bound license framework designed for growing, multi-system environments.
• SUSE-optimized for System z with 1 IFL: specifically tuned to Linux on IBM Z hardware, delivering efficient resource usage and seamless integration with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in high-availability configurations.
• Academic, Volume licensing under the Novell VLA: flexible licensing options that support scalable deployments, streamlined purchasing, and administration under a recognized enterprise agreement framework.
• Electronic delivery and rapid activation: receive license access electronically, enabling quick setup, activation, and alignment with IT operations timelines without the delays of physical media.

Technical Details of SUSE Geo Clustering for SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension for System z - Inherited Subscription - 1 IFL - 1 Year

• Product type: Software license for SUSE Geo Clustering Extension within the SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability suite.
• Licensing model: Inherited Subscription, 1 IFL (Integrated Facility for Linux), 1 Year.
• Delivery method: Electronic delivery for fast access and activation.
• License scope: Academic, Volume licensing under Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA).
• Target platform: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server running on IBM System z hardware (Linux on System z).
• Support alignment: Designed to integrate with SUSE support channels and existing HA infrastructure, with 1-year validation to ensure ongoing reliability.
• Usage intent: Intended to enable geo-clustered high availability across geographically dispersed sites, with failover orchestration and resource management features included in the extension.

How to Install SUSE Geo Clustering for SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension for System z

• Prepare the System z environment: ensure your IBM Z hardware is running a supported version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z and that all critical updates are applied prior to enabling geocluster features.
• Activate the inherited license: secure electronic access to the inherited subscription and apply the 1 IFL license allocation within your license management portal or SUSE Customer Center as appropriate for your deployment.
• Install the High Availability Geo Clustering extension: use the system’s package manager (YaST or zypper) to install the geo-clustering components, ensuring that all prerequisites for clustering, fencing, and quorum management are satisfied.
• Configure geo cluster resources and sites: define the clusters, resources, fencing policies, quorum rules, and geo-site relationships in accordance with your disaster recovery and business continuity plans, leveraging SUSE documentation for precise configuration options.
• Validate operation and monitor health: perform failover tests across sites, verify resource migration, check data synchronization integrity, and establish ongoing monitoring to detect anomalies early and respond rapidly to infrastructure changes.

Frequently asked questions

• What is SUSE Geo Clustering for SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension? It is a geo-distributed high-availability solution designed to keep critical Linux workloads online by automatically failover services across multiple geographic sites, particularly suitable for IBM Z environments running SUSE Linux Enterprise.
• What does an Inherited Subscription mean? An inherited subscription allows deployment across multiple eligible systems within a defined term, often managed under licensing agreements that provide flexibility for multi-system environments, with renewal planning aligned to organizational needs.
• What does 1 IFL mean? 1 Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) is a license unit for Linux workloads running on IBM System z hardware, enabling Linux to run on dedicated processing capacity within the mainframe environment.
• How long is the license valid? The license term is 1 year, after which renewal may be required to continue operational access to the software and its geo-clustering features.
• Is delivery electronic? Yes. The license is delivered electronically, facilitating rapid access and activation for enterprise deployments.
• Is this suitable for academic or volume deployments? Yes. The product is described as Academic, Volume under the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA), enabling scalable licensing suitable for larger organizations or educational institutions.