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SUSE Manager pros and cons

Vendor: SUSE
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

SUZE Manager provides support for live patching, which is highly appreciated.
It is effective for maintaining Linux environments.
The setup process is straightforward.
SUSE Manager optimizes operations at a reduced cost.
It supports most Linux flavors, valuable for system management and patching.

CONS

Users desire a broader library of VCP's or playbooks for deployment.
The initial stage of setup is complex before running seamlessly.
Server issues sometimes require restarting the service.
It can be complex for users new to Linux without technical expertise.
Integration with Jira or ticketing tools is challenging.
 

SUSE Manager Pros review quotes

Victor Estival - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer Product Marketing Manager at Parity Technologies
Nov 15, 2021
When it comes to managing both Red Hat and SUSE environments, it provides the support for live patching, which is something I really, really appreciate.
NarsingThakur - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at YASH Technologies
Aug 18, 2022
SUSE Manager is the best solution for maintaining the Linux environment
DK
Unix Administrator at emaratech
Sep 29, 2022
The setup is straightforward.
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Aman_Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Software Engineer at Integra Micro Software Services
Aug 28, 2023
SUSE Manager helps to optimize operations at a reduced cost.
reviewer2679906 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
Apr 1, 2025
SUSE Manager is valuable for managing systems, patching, and utilizing SaltStack connectivity for various installations and other routines.
DK
Unix Administrator at emaratech
Jun 2, 2025
What I appreciate best about SUSE Manager is that it supports most of the Linux flavors.
 

SUSE Manager Cons review quotes

Victor Estival - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer Product Marketing Manager at Parity Technologies
Nov 15, 2021
I really would like to have a broader library of VCP's or playbooks that I can deploy.
NarsingThakur - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at YASH Technologies
Aug 18, 2022
The initial stage is a bit complex, but after that, everything runs seamlessly.
DK
Unix Administrator at emaratech
Sep 29, 2022
We sometimes have server issues and need to restart the service.
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881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Aman_Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Software Engineer at Integra Micro Software Services
Aug 28, 2023
It can be complex and difficult for users who are new to Linux and don't have any technical expertise.
reviewer2679906 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
Apr 1, 2025
The initial setup of SUSE Manager is quite complex.
DK
Unix Administrator at emaratech
Jun 2, 2025
From an integration perspective, it is difficult to integrate with Jira or any ticketing tool, which is challenging.