SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
All SUSE Linux Enterprise Server releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (often abbreviated to SLES) is a Linux-based operating
system developed by SUSE. It is available in two editions, suffixed with Server (SLES)
for servers and mainframes, and Desktop (SLED) for workstations and desktop computers.
Its major versions are released at an interval of 3–4 years, while minor versions
(called "Service Packs") are released about every 12 months. SUSE Linux Enterprise
products receive more intense testing than the upstream openSUSE community product,
with the intention that only mature, stable versions of the included components will
make it through to the released enterprise product.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2025-11-04 | 1 | 16 | 2025-11-04 | No |
| 15 SP7 | 2025-07-17 | 1 | 15 SP7 | 2025-07-17 | No |
| 15 SP6 | 2024-06-26 | 1 | 15 SP6 | 2024-06-26 | No |
| 15 SP5 | 2023-06-20 | 1 | 15 SP5 | 2023-06-20 | No |
| 15 SP4 | 2022-06-24 | 1 | 15 SP4 | 2022-06-24 | No |
| 15 SP3 | 2021-06-21 | 1 | 15 SP3 | 2021-06-21 | No |
| 15 SP2 | 2020-07-21 | 1 | 15 SP2 | 2020-07-21 | No |
| 15 SP1 | 2019-06-24 | 1 | 15 SP1 | 2019-06-24 | No |
| 15 | 2018-07-16 | 1 | 15 | 2018-07-16 | No |
| 12 SP5 | 2019-12-09 | 1 | 12 SP5 | 2019-12-09 | No |
| 12 SP4 | 2018-12-11 | 1 | 12 SP4 | 2018-12-11 | No |
| 12 SP3 | 2017-09-07 | 1 | 12 SP3 | 2017-09-07 | No |
| 12 SP2 | 2016-11-11 | 1 | 12 SP2 | 2016-11-11 | No |
| 12 SP1 | 2015-12-18 | 1 | 12 SP1 | 2015-12-18 | No |
| 12 | 2014-10-27 | 1 | 12 | 2014-10-27 | No |
| 11 SP4 | 2015-07-16 | 1 | 11 SP4 | 2015-07-16 | No |
| 11 SP3 | 2013-07-01 | 1 | 11 SP3 | 2013-07-01 | No |
| 11 SP2 | 2012-02-15 | 1 | 11 SP2 | 2012-02-15 | No |
| 11 SP1 | 2010-06-02 | 1 | 11 SP1 | 2010-06-02 | No |
| 11 | 2009-03-24 | 1 | 11 | 2009-03-24 | No |
Data as of 16 September 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Facts and figures about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
| Product | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
|---|---|
| Vendor | SUSE |
| Latest version | 16 |
| Number of releases | 20 |
| Number of versions | 20 |
| Number of unstable versions | 0 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 2 |
| Licence | Commercial |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SUSE_Linux_Enterprise |
Frequently asked questions about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server end of life
What is the latest version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server?
The latest version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is 16, released as part of the 16 release on 4 November 2025.
Which SUSE Linux Enterprise Server versions are still supported?
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 are supported as of 16 September 2026. All other releases have reached end of life and no longer receive fixes.
When does SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 reach end of life?
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 reaches end of life on 31 December 2026. Standard maintenance ends on 31 December 2023, extended maintenance on 31 December 2026. After that date, no security fixes are provided.
Does SUSE Linux Enterprise Server have long-term support (LTS) releases?
No. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server does not designate long-term support releases; every release follows the standard maintenance period shown in the table.
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