SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Reviews & Product Details

What I like most about SUSE Multi Linux Manager is the convenience of having everything in one place. Being able to manage multiple different Linux distributions without having to jump from one system to another is great. It gives a sense of control and organization that makes daily life much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I don't like is that it could be simpler to use. At first, it's a bit confusing, there are many options, and the interface is quite "corporate." It takes some time to get the hang of it and understand everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool allows for centralized management of multiple Linux distributions through a single, unified interface. It greatly streamlines administrative tasks like patch management, configuration updates, and system monitoring across various environments. The dashboard is user-friendly and offers clear visibility into all systems, which helps maintain compliance and security and Implementation is easy. Its automation capabilities save considerable time and minimize manual errors, resulting in more efficient and consistent Linux infrastructure management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Setting up this product for the first time and integrating it across various Linux distributions can be quite complex and may take considerable time, particularly for organizations that lack extensive experience with centralized Linux management. Some of the more advanced features might also demand extra training or specialized knowledge to utilize them efficiently. Furthermore, the customization options and integration with third-party tools could be improved in terms of user-friendliness, as new users may find the navigation less intuitive at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate SUSE Multi‑Linux Manager for its ability to centrally manage different Linux distributions with automated patching, strong security features, and an easy‑to‑use single console. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At the moment, I don’t dislike anything about SUSE Multi‑Linux Manager. It works reliably for my needs, and I am currently not missing any features or functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SUSE Multi-Linux Manager is reliable, easy to use, and saves a lot of time with its automation features. The implementation was straightforward, making it easy to get started, and I use it frequently in day-to-day administration. Integration with other tools is smooth, and the support and documentation are very helpful. Highly recommended! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While SUSE Multi-Linux Manager is very reliable and easy to use, the initial setup can take some time to fully configure, and a few advanced features could benefit from more detailed examples or documentation. These are minor issues compared to the overall ease of implementation, frequent use, and smooth integration with other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SUSE Multi-Linux Manager makes it easy for us manage patching for hundreds of systems running more than a dozen flavors and versions of Linux. We can easily see the status of our systems, apply updates, and schedule reboots. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Major version upgrades of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager are disruptive to those trying to install or update packages on managed systems. Unlike minor updates, these upgrades require a lot of planning and preparation, and deep understanding of the MLM product, or you'll have more disruption than necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use SUSE Manager to manage our fleet of Linux servers and workstations. It’s a very easy to install and a fast way to deploy updates and monitor the overall health of the systems, as well as to use it for inventory purposes.

One of its strengths is the native integration with Ansible and other tools that help ensure security compliance, such as OpenSCAP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Once it’s installed, it’s very easy to use, but the learning curve and the initial deployment on servers aren’t easy. However, this can be made simpler with the help of Ansible playbooks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Caching the updates so we are able to update on the local network saving us lots of time. Ability to check for vulnerabilities using the in GUI. The vulnerability reporting has been more accurate than our Qualys implementation. Using salt to administrate servers is a huge game changer. We were able to deploy the proxy using kubernetes which is a huge win for us. Our team uses this tool every single day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The patching features could be built out a bit more to add a schedule for patching and automatic reboot afterwards. Perhaps adding states for before and after patching to help with the application layer and allow it to be unattended. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not only managing Suse Enterprise Linux versions, but it is a Multi-Distribution management system. I'm managing multiple distributions with one interface.

I definitely like the Life-Cycle management system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is sometimes hard to create a different channel for non Suse distributions. Command line operations may sometimes be challanging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SUSE Multi-Linux Manager is the definitive solution for software management across complex Linux infrastructures. It simplifies managing diverse Linux distributions from a single console, automates patching and updates, and provides comprehensive real-time monitoring. This centralization reduces manual work and helps keep systems secure and compliant at scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve is steep, especially for those not familiar with Linux software management. The platform focuses exclusively on Linux, which may limit its usefulness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SUSE Manager is a great tool for administration of many Linux servers, not only from SUSE family. It's helpful in daily administration work. Possibility to manage repositories, patches, lifecycle management, deployment, and automatization of all is very nice option. Preparing as container provide easy installation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maybe it's not the easiest tool at beginning, but time spent on learning, returns very fast. It's a pity, that the tool extending is not possible by lack of add-on support. In some cases is not so easy to fully understand documentation and sometimes, vendor manuals have a bug. The container-based installation model made any customization harder to support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.