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terça-feira, 10 de junho de 2025

SUSE Ansible SAP Automation Update: New Features & Installation Guide (2025 Release)

 

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Discover the latest SUSE Ansible SAP automation tools update for 2025—featuring ansible-sap-operations, infrastructure, and install modules. Learn how to patch SUSE Linux Enterprise, openSUSE Leap, and SAP systems for optimized performance.

Key Updates in SUSE’s Ansible SAP Automation Suite

SUSE has released a feature update (Announcement ID: SUSE-FU-2025:01855-1) for its Ansible-based SAP automation tools, enhancing deployment and management for enterprise environments. This low-risk update introduces:

  • Initial release of ansible-sap-operationsansible-sap-infrastructure, and ansible-sap-install (jsc#PED-11950).

  • Improved automation for SAP Applications and Systems Management Modules.

  • Compatibility with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP5-SP7openSUSE Leap 15.5, and SAP-specific deployments.

Why This Matters for Enterprises:
Ansible automation reduces manual errors in SAP infrastructure management, cutting operational costs by up to 40% (Gartner, 2024). This update aligns with DevOps best practices for hybrid cloud SAP environments.


Affected Products & Patch Instructions

Supported Systems

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES): SP5 (LTSS), SP6, SP7

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP Applications: SP5, SP6, SP7

  • openSUSE Leap 15.5

  • SAP Applications Module: 15-SP5 to 15-SP7

  • Systems Management Module: 15-SP6/SP7

How to Install

  1. Enable Systems Management Module (prerequisite).

  2. Use YaST online_update or run the relevant zypper patch command:

ProductCommand
openSUSE Leap 15.5zypper in -t patch SUSE-2025-1855=1
SAP Applications 15-SP7zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-SAP-Applications-15-SP7-2025-1855=1
SLES for SAP 15-SP5zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Product-SLES_SAP-15-SP5-2025-1855=1

(Full command list in original release notes.)


Technical Breakdown: Package Versions & Benefits

Core Updates

  • ansible-sap-operations (v0.9.1): Streamlines SAP system monitoring.

  • ansible-sap-infrastructure (v1.1.2): Automates cloud/on-prem provisioning.

  • ansible-sap-install (v1.5.3): Simplifies SAP software deployment.

Enterprise Impact:

  • Reduced downtime during SAP patches.

  • Compliance with SUSE’s security policies for Linux-based SAP environments.


FAQs: SUSE Ansible SAP Automation

Q: Is this update critical for SAP users?

A: While rated low risk, it’s recommended for teams leveraging Ansible for SAP automation.

Q: How does this compare to Red Hat’s Ansible SAP tools?

A: SUSE’s solution offers tighter integration with SLES and openSUSE, while Red Hat focuses on RHEL.

Q: Can I roll back this update?

A: Use zypper rollback if issues arise, but test in staging first.

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