SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.x for SAP HANA

 Software required:

The following software was used for the installation:

• ISO file of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15.
• Required registration key for the SUSE subscriptions in order to get SUSE maintenance updates.
• To check the minimum requirements between SUSE and SAP HANA: S-Note - 2235581.

You must have the following information about the host on which you intend to perform the installation: 

● IP address of the host 

● IP alias for SAP HANA (optional) 

● Host name of the host 

● Subnet mask 

● Domain name 

● IP address of the name servers 

● Address of a time server (ntp / chrony) 

● Gateway IP address 

● Proxy IP address and credential (optional) 

● Password for the root user and credential (optional) 

● SAP master password (<sid>adm and sapadm password) 

● SID and instance for the SAP HANA installation 

● UID for the linux user of the system database 

● GID for linux group of the SAP Host Agent

Installation on Intel-based Platform (x86_64)

• Boot your machine from the SUSE Linux Enterprise media.

 Choose Installation on the boot screen, then press Enter. This boots the system and loads the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server installer

• Updating the Installer (if internet connection is available)                                                                            

The Installer will receive updates if possible.

• Language, Keyboard and Product Selection 

○ Choose English as language. 

○ Choose SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15.

• Agree with the License Terms.

 You need to accept the agreement by checking I Agree to the License Terms to install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15. Proceed with Next. 

After booting into the installation, the installation routine is set up. During this setup, an attempt to configure at least one network interface with DHCP is made. In case this attempt fails, the Network Settings dialog launches. 

• Choose a network interface from the list and click Edit to change its settings. Use the tabs to configure DNS and routing.

• When you are done with the network settings, choose Next to proceed or return to the Registration screen. After at least one network interface has been configured you can register your system at the SUSE Customer Center (SCC). 

• Enter the e-mail address associated with your SCC account and the registration code for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. A successful registration is a prerequisite for getting product updates and being entitled to technical support. 

• If SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications has been successfully registered at the SUSE Customer Center, you are asked whether to install the latest available online updates during the installation. If choosing Yes, the system will be installed with the most current packages without having to apply the updates after installation. Activating this option is recommended. If you have successfully registered your system in the previous step, a list of available modules and extensions based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is shown. 

• Add the Legacy Module in order to be able to install for example libopenssl1_0_0. 

Other interesting modules you may need, depending on your usage of the system, are:

 ○ SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15 (adds support for performing critical patching) 

○ Development Tools Module 15 (contains compilers like gcc) 

○ If you use SAP HANA in the public clouds, the Public Cloud Module 15

 Choose Next to proceed with the installation workflow.

• After all extensions and modules are registered the next step is available. The installation of Add On Product’s can be prepared if needed. Proceed with Next. 

• Choose Next for the System Role selection.

• Choose the default SLES for SAP Applications and choose Next. This option is the preferred and the recommended installation. 

check the checkbox for Enable remote Desktop protocol(RDP) service and open port in firewall option,  go continue with Next.