For those looking into using SUSE Manager, I recommend spending time understanding the architecture before proceeding with any deployment. Focus on software channels, activation keys, repositories, Salt, and the crucial SUSE Manager Proxy. Proper planning of the environment from the beginning is essential, and if possible, test everything in your lab. Once everything is running and configured correctly, SUSE Manager is a reliable tool that simplifies managing Linux clients across various distributions. My experience with SUSE Manager has been positive. It provides a reliable solution for managing Linux infrastructure, especially for organizations handling thousands of clients. Everything can be done from a single platform, making centralized patch management, automation, and repository management much easier in my daily administration. I would definitely recommend it to other organizations as an enterprise Linux management solution. I would rate this product nine out of ten.
Technology Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Aug 4, 2025
I have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. I mostly work with SUSE Linux, but we have a couple of servers with Red Hat. I use SUSE Manager. My review rating for SUSE Manager is 10 out of 10.
I am currently using many tools, such as Office and Outlook. The price is costly, and there are open-source versions of the same clones that we can use for free. We are paying for the additional support from SUSE Manager, and price-wise, it is quite high. When we compare their pricing to other management tools, the price of SUSE Manager is higher. I rate SUSE Manager a six out of ten.
IT Consultant at a non-tech company with self employed
Real User
Top 20
Apr 1, 2025
I would give SUSE Manager an eight out of ten overall. There are some limitations compared to other providers like Red Hat, which offers more straightforward testing licenses. SUSE’s approach is more cumbersome.
Developer Product Marketing Manager at Parity Technologies
Real User
Nov 15, 2021
I am a SUSE partner. I have a central server and then I'm connected to the VPN. That way, I can connect to all different customers. I'd advise new users to certainly read the documentation, as that's what I tend to skip. However, it's an important step. Try to automate as much as you can. One of the most powerful things that I noticed when I arrived, was that it was underutilized, and there are all of these automation capabilities that SUSE Manager has. It's saved just so much time for me. I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
Sales Engineer | Technical Sales | Pre-Sales at SUSE
Vendor
Dec 20, 2021
@reviewer1715967 now that was quick! Thank you.What reporting is falling short for you?Have you tried the Prometheus/Grafana integration for added monitoring and reporting?
DevOps Software Engineer at Integra Micro Software Services
Real User
Aug 28, 2023
It is easy to maintain SUSE Manager if you have a deep knowledge of the solution. At the test level, we found that we are facing issues with some things. When we were doing the installation, we faced some issues with the environment they provided. The main advice would be to go through the centralized monitoring and management they provide. SUSE manager handles the seamless management of various client systems, such as SUSE Linux, openSUSE, and Red Hat. It is a bit difficult to manage while handling all these things. They should work on the documentation initially because documentation is very important. If there is a lack of clarity in documentation, it becomes a problem. Overall, I rate SUSE Manager an eight out of ten.
We are not SUSE partners. I am implementing the SUSE Manager on one of our clients on their side. For those with a Linux environment, it's a good solution, and I would recommend it. It makes it easy to manage patches, update reboot servers, and run commands. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Aug 18, 2022
The SUSE environment runs seamlessly. The solution is very easy to maintain. SUSE Manager can manage multiple operating systems. Some Red Hat configuration tools only allow you to maintain Red Hat-related servers. However, SUSE Manager allows you to control Red Hat servers, SUSE Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Open SUSE, and Ubuntu, which is something new that other tools do not support. I would say that SUSE Manager is the best solution for maintaining the Linux environment. I would rate SUSE Manager as 10 out of 10.
Sales Engineer | Technical Sales | Pre-Sales at SUSE
Vendor
Dec 20, 2021
Just to add to reviewer1715967's comment.
I always recommend that the customer have a clear vision of what it is they want/need to support their business better and improve the IT service to business. SUSE Manager is a great solution to simplify/automate tasks, free up user/engineer time, improve governance and management, and improve visibility across all Linux distros.
I would recommend that the user engage with SUSE or a SUSE partner to show them the most value out of the solution. Usually they have expertise and experience that might show the user a use case that might add value to their organization. Also, they have the technical skills to answer some difficult questions and help you gain the most value out of the solution at a greater pace.
If they are a bit shy about it, they can download it for free from the SUSE website and run it in-house. If they choose this option, I really recommend viewing the documentation and other video material available on various platforms.
As with ANY solution, one needs time and effort to get the most out of it.
SUSE Manager offers centralized patch deployment, live patching, and embedded monitoring for Linux systems. With support for multiple Linux versions, it automates patch management and compliance, optimizing costs and enhancing system security.Designed to simplify server management, SUSE Manager features a web-based interface that alerts users to potential vulnerabilities. It integrates with SaltStack and supports DevOps workflows, accommodating multiple Linux distributions like Red Hat,...
For those looking into using SUSE Manager, I recommend spending time understanding the architecture before proceeding with any deployment. Focus on software channels, activation keys, repositories, Salt, and the crucial SUSE Manager Proxy. Proper planning of the environment from the beginning is essential, and if possible, test everything in your lab. Once everything is running and configured correctly, SUSE Manager is a reliable tool that simplifies managing Linux clients across various distributions. My experience with SUSE Manager has been positive. It provides a reliable solution for managing Linux infrastructure, especially for organizations handling thousands of clients. Everything can be done from a single platform, making centralized patch management, automation, and repository management much easier in my daily administration. I would definitely recommend it to other organizations as an enterprise Linux management solution. I would rate this product nine out of ten.
I have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. I mostly work with SUSE Linux, but we have a couple of servers with Red Hat. I use SUSE Manager. My review rating for SUSE Manager is 10 out of 10.
I am currently using many tools, such as Office and Outlook. The price is costly, and there are open-source versions of the same clones that we can use for free. We are paying for the additional support from SUSE Manager, and price-wise, it is quite high. When we compare their pricing to other management tools, the price of SUSE Manager is higher. I rate SUSE Manager a six out of ten.
I would give SUSE Manager an eight out of ten overall. There are some limitations compared to other providers like Red Hat, which offers more straightforward testing licenses. SUSE’s approach is more cumbersome.
I am a SUSE partner. I have a central server and then I'm connected to the VPN. That way, I can connect to all different customers. I'd advise new users to certainly read the documentation, as that's what I tend to skip. However, it's an important step. Try to automate as much as you can. One of the most powerful things that I noticed when I arrived, was that it was underutilized, and there are all of these automation capabilities that SUSE Manager has. It's saved just so much time for me. I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
@reviewer1715967 now that was quick! Thank you.What reporting is falling short for you?Have you tried the Prometheus/Grafana integration for added monitoring and reporting?
It is easy to maintain SUSE Manager if you have a deep knowledge of the solution. At the test level, we found that we are facing issues with some things. When we were doing the installation, we faced some issues with the environment they provided. The main advice would be to go through the centralized monitoring and management they provide. SUSE manager handles the seamless management of various client systems, such as SUSE Linux, openSUSE, and Red Hat. It is a bit difficult to manage while handling all these things. They should work on the documentation initially because documentation is very important. If there is a lack of clarity in documentation, it becomes a problem. Overall, I rate SUSE Manager an eight out of ten.
We are not SUSE partners. I am implementing the SUSE Manager on one of our clients on their side. For those with a Linux environment, it's a good solution, and I would recommend it. It makes it easy to manage patches, update reboot servers, and run commands. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
The SUSE environment runs seamlessly. The solution is very easy to maintain. SUSE Manager can manage multiple operating systems. Some Red Hat configuration tools only allow you to maintain Red Hat-related servers. However, SUSE Manager allows you to control Red Hat servers, SUSE Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Open SUSE, and Ubuntu, which is something new that other tools do not support. I would say that SUSE Manager is the best solution for maintaining the Linux environment. I would rate SUSE Manager as 10 out of 10.
Just to add to reviewer1715967's comment.
I always recommend that the customer have a clear vision of what it is they want/need to support their business better and improve the IT service to business. SUSE Manager is a great solution to simplify/automate tasks, free up user/engineer time, improve governance and management, and improve visibility across all Linux distros.
I would recommend that the user engage with SUSE or a SUSE partner to show them the most value out of the solution. Usually they have expertise and experience that might show the user a use case that might add value to their organization. Also, they have the technical skills to answer some difficult questions and help you gain the most value out of the solution at a greater pace.
If they are a bit shy about it, they can download it for free from the SUSE website and run it in-house. If they choose this option, I really recommend viewing the documentation and other video material available on various platforms.
As with ANY solution, one needs time and effort to get the most out of it.