SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Download

Check out this free evaluation of SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, which includes the entire contents of the full version plus 60 days of patches and updates (or 180 days for System z). This does not include access to any technical support or to any software updates beyond the evaluation period. For technical support and yearly access to patches and updates, buy now.

1. Choose the version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server appropriate for your preferred platform
   • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86, AMD64, Intel64
   • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for Itanium
   • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for IBM POWER
   • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for System z
2. Login to your Novell Login account (or create an account).
3. Make note of or print the Activation Code for use during installation.
4. Click Proceed to Download
5. Download the files appropriate for your platform of choice.

If you are updating an existing installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, please check the documentation pages (installation instructions).

Please note: Once you login, the evaluation software will automatically be registered to you. You can begin using your free 60-day online updates immediately (or 180 days for System z).

To download older versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, please visit http://download.novell.com/.

How to Use Your Activation Code

During installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server you will be asked to validate your Internet access. In the Update Configuration Section, the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen will appear. You will be asked if you want to proceed. At this point:

1. Enter the Activation Code from the Novell download page and your e-mail address.
2. Click Next. If you prefer not to update now, click No, Skip Update.
3. Updates can be performed at any time after the installation. However, if there are any updates available, we recommend downloading and installing them to fix known bugs or security issues.

You are now ready to begin your evaluation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

NOTE: The only limitation of this evaluation software is the duration of your free access to update.novell.com. Should you choose to purchase a subscription for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, you will be provided with a new Activation Code, which you can easily update in your machine or in Novell Customer Center, in order to re-enable access to update.novell.com for product patches and updates.

You are now entitled to get your 60 days (or 180 days for System z) of patches for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server by: entering your Novell username and password during a YaST Online Update; downloading them via Novell Customer Center; or manually downloading Service Packs and patches from download.novell.com

Managing and Extending your Evaluation

Once your evaluation software has automatically been registered, you can use Novell Customer Center to manage your temporary subscription, keep an eye on the expiration date, track all the systems on which you have installed it, and upgrade it to the full subscription when you decide to buy. For more information about Novell Customer Center, please read the Novell Customer Center User Guide.

If you are currently evaluating Novell software, you may choose to extend the evaluation for an additional 60 days. To do this, you need to log in to Novell Customer Center, look up your product and click the Extend link in the Action column. When appropriate, your sales representative can extend your evaluation.

NOTE: You can extend each product evaluation only once.