SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on Amazon EC2 is a proven platform for development, test, and production workloads. This offering comes with automatic maintenance connected to SUSE's Public Cloud Update Infrastructure that keeps the operating system up-to-date with SUSE's most current security patches, bug fixes and new features to deliver peak performance. The platform cost includes a charge for the use of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server subscription.

The Public Cloud Module provides a collection of tools that enables you to create and manage cloud images from the command line on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. * Do note - there are significant Differences between SLES and SLES for SAP Applications. Please evaluate carefully based on your business needs. After the AMI is deployed, changing the operating system type will require deploying a new AMI and re-installing the applications. The following features that are critical to run SAP workload are only available in SLES for SAP Applications, but not in regular SLES: 3 Years Extended Service Pack Overlap Support (ESPOS) , SLES High Availability Extension (Pacemaker framework), High Availability Solutions for NetWeaver, S/4HANA & HANA System Replication, Continuous tuning agent (saptune), Kernel Live Patching, Lifecycle Management Module, Workload Memory Protection. Each of these add significant value to a successful, high-performing SAP Landscape.