SUSE Linux Enterprise Just Enough Operating System (JeOS)

Everything you need for virtual appliances. And nothing more.

Simplify, streamline, and save

Tired of the "one size fits all" operating system? Then you need SUSE® Linux Enterprise JeOS (Just Enough Operating System), It is a slimmed down configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise that provides only the functionality that you need, and nothing else. Tailor your systems for your data center, or create virtual appliances for simplicity and speed. Create a customized, lightweight configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise that is easy
to deploy and maintain, consumes fewer resources, and improves security. Whatever your goal, SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS will help you get there without any excess baggage.

Leverage your SUSE Linux Enterprise Certification

No need to re-certify. SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS is based
on the same code base as SUSE Linux Enterprise. If you are certified on SUSE Linux Enterprise today, you do not need
to re-certify for JeOS. For no extra effort, you get the same enterprise-grade, mission-critical performance preferred by SAP
in a package you can customize. SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS also features a robust development environment for custom J2EE solutions, and can be extended with Mono® to support .NET solutions. Further, it is optimized to be the perfect guest operating system for the major hypervisors: Xen, VMware (Hyper-V planned). No other JeOS can claim the same level of interoperability and support you get with SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS.

Build from the ground up

Make it yours. Create your own version of SUSE Linux Enterprise from the ground up with SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS, and include only what you need, and nothing you don't. SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS is a customizable configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise designed as a bare minimum bootable image formatted for VMware, Xen and 64 bit x86 images. You can use this JeOS to boot, configure basic utilities, and connect to Novell to download additional SUSE Linux Enterprise packages. This means you get to decide which packages and elements you include based on what you need—whether you are building a virtual appliance or imaging a new server.

When is "just enough" better than "more than enough?" When you care about reducing support costs, improving security, and enhancing the end user experience for your customers. With SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS, you can trim the size of the OS to only those packages that are critical to your needs. This reduces support costs by lowering the number of packages and patches that have to be managed and applied.

Further, the number of potential vulnerabilities are substantially reduced as you remove unnecessary packages. This improves the security of the operating system and overall solution. And the reduced footprint consumes fewer system resources, improving performance for the end customer. SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS delivers all of this and more, allowing you to focus your time where it matters most: your products.

Take advantage of Novell support

SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS is fully supported by Novell. You don't need to become an expert on modifying and maintaining your own Linux distribution to build your solution. You are free to focus on what you do best—creating a better software experience for your customers. With SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS, you can do what you do best, and gain the peace of mind that comes from having Novell's award-winning technical support behind you and your solutions every step of the way.

Build JeOS-based appliances with SUSE Studio

Simplify the process of building JeOS-based software appliances. SUSE Studio is a free, easy-to-use, and fully supported hosted tool that's already started winning awards. It lets you quickly build and test appliances based on SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. These appliances can then be deployed and supported on a wide range of platforms, including ISO, LiveCD, VMware, XEN, and Amazon EC2.