SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER - Standard Subscription - Unlimited Virtual Machine - 3 Year

Experience deterministic, high-performance real-time computing on IBM POWER with SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER. This Standard Subscription delivers an enterprise-grade, 3-year license that unlocks unlimited virtual machines, enabling you to deploy, scale, and manage critical workloads with confidence. Designed for mission-critical environments—manufacturing, finance, telecommunications, and scientific research—the Real Time edition blends SUSE’s trusted enterprise Linux with POWER-specific optimizations to reduce latency, improve predictability, and support strict timing requirements. The subscription model targets pragmatic budgeting and predictable procurement, offering Academic and Volume licensing under the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA), accompanied by electronic delivery for faster access and easier finance planning. A three-year validation ensures your systems stay stable, secure, and up-to-date, so your operations can run uninterrupted while your teams focus on delivering value rather than license administration.

• Real-time performance on POWER: The Real Time kernel and tuned scheduler deliver deterministic latency and predictable behavior under peak loads. This means time-sensitive tasks—control loops, trading systems, real-time analytics, and other latency-critical applications—stay responsive and reliable, even as system pressure increases.
• Unlimited Virtual Machines: The Standard Subscription removes per-VM licensing limits, allowing you to consolidate workloads, test new configurations, and run development, staging, and production environments side by side on POWER hardware. This flexibility supports agile deployment pipelines and scalable capacity planning without license friction.
• Three-year term for steady budgeting: Lock in pricing and support for a full three years. A longer license horizon simplifies budgeting, procurement planning, and renewal cycles, reducing administrative overhead while ensuring continuous access to updates, security patches, and enterprise-level assistance for real-time workloads on POWER.
• Academic and Volume licensing under VLA: Available to educational institutions and organizations with multi-seat needs through the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA). This arrangement streamlines large deployments, simplifies license management across labs and campuses, and aligns with procurement policies common in academic and enterprise environments.
• Electronic delivery and proactive support: Immediate electronic access to licensing and installation media accelerates deployment. The subscription includes updates and technical support during the term, helping you stay current with security fixes, performance improvements, and compatibility with your POWER ecosystem.

Technical Details of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER

• Edition and scope: SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER, engineered to deliver deterministic performance on IBM POWER platforms with real-time capabilities tailored for latency-sensitive workloads.
• License model and term: Standard Subscription with unlimited virtual machines for a 3-year term; socket-based pricing aligned to Level 1-2 sockets to match your POWER configuration.
• Supported architecture: Built for the IBM POWER family, optimized to leverage POWER hardware features and SUSE’s real-time enhancements for POWER-based deployments.
• Delivery and updates: Electronic delivery of installation media and licenses; ongoing access to product updates, security patches, and maintenance within the subscription period to keep systems secure and performing at peak levels.
• Support and licensing framework: Includes access to SUSE support services during the term, with licensing terms that align with the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA) for academic and comprehensive enterprise deployments.
• Intended use: Ideal for industries and workloads where timing precision and low jitter are critical, including real-time control, data acquisition, high-frequency tasks, and other latency-sensitive applications running on POWER hardware.

How to Install SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER

• Prepare hardware and readiness: Verify POWER server compatibility with SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER and ensure the hardware meets recommended resources for your intended real-time workloads and the planned number of virtual machines.
• Obtain licenses and media: Access installation media and license keys through your subscription account via electronic delivery. Confirm socket counts and Level 1-2 socket eligibility to align with your POWER configuration.
• Install the operating system: Boot the POWER server with the SUSE installation medium, select the Real Time kernel option during installation, and configure disk, network, and virtualization prerequisites as required by your environment.
• Activate the license and register: After installation, activate the Standard Subscription in the SUSE Customer Center or designated portal, register the system, and enable access to updates, patches, and support resources for the 3-year term.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines: Create and allocate resources for unlimited VMs, configure real-time priorities, and deploy workloads. Leverage SUSE management tools to monitor performance, apply patches, and maintain compliance with licensing terms throughout the subscription period.
• Optimize and maintain: Regularly install updates, tune kernel parameters for your RT workloads, and verify latency targets. Establish a maintenance plan that aligns with your service-level expectations and the 3-year renewal schedule.

Frequently asked questions

• What is included in the Standard Subscription? The Standard Subscription provides access to SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for POWER with unlimited virtual machines over a 3-year term, including software updates and access to SUSE support services as defined by the subscription terms and the Novell Volume License Agreement (VLA).
• How many virtual machines can I run? Unlimited virtual machines are permitted under the Standard Subscription, enabling flexible deployment, testing, and production workloads on POWER hardware without per-VM licensing limits.
• Is this license suitable for production workloads? Yes. The Real Time edition is designed for enterprise-grade, latency-sensitive workloads on POWER servers, offering real-time capabilities, support, and updates during the 3-year term to keep production systems stable.
• What does the 3-year term mean for updates and support? A 3-year term ensures continued access to software updates, security patches, and technical support for real-time workloads on POWER. Renewal options are available at the end of the term to maintain continuity.
• Can I adjust licensing or add sockets later? Licensing is socket-based and scalable. You can add sockets or adjust licensing within the terms of the VLA and SUSE license policies, subject to verification of eligibility and pricing for the increased capacity.