Upgrading Azure Systems from SLES 12 SP5 to SLES 15 SP3
Upgrading Azure Systems from SLES 12 SP5 to SLES 15 SP3
Last updated 10/2025
Duration: 35m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 355.66 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Last updated 10/2025
Duration: 35m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 355.66 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Master the end-to-end process of upgrading SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from 12 SP5 to 15 SP3 in Azure — with real-world
What you'll learn
- Understand differences between SLES 12 SP5 and SLES 15 SP3
- Prepare Azure VMs and snapshots before upgrading
- Use SUSE migration tools (SUSEConnect, zypper, and Product Migration)
- Validate OS, kernel, and service health post-upgrade
- Rollback and recovery using Azure Backup and snapshots
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Linux system administration (SUSE or similar)
- Familiarity with Azure Virtual Machines and resource management
- Access to a SUSE subscription or trial repository
- Azure portal account (Free or Paid subscription)
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
This course is designed for IT administrators, cloud engineers, and Linux professionals who manageSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)workloads inMicrosoft Azureand are looking to modernize and upgrade their environments fromSLES 12 SP5 to SLES 15 SP3. Through hands-on demos, guided labs, and real-world upgrade scenarios, you will gain the essential skills and confidence to execute seamless OS upgrades in cloud infrastructure.
You will learn how to assess system readiness, configure repositories, plan migration paths, and perform bothin-place upgradesandsnapshot-based rollback strategiesusing Azure native tools and SUSE utilities. The course also covers post-upgrade validation, troubleshooting, subscription management, and compliance requirements specific to cloud-hosted workloads.
By the end of this course, you will be able to successfully upgrade SLES 12 SP5 virtual machines to SLES 15 SP3 in Azure with minimal downtime — ensuring system stability, enhanced security features, and long-term supportability.
What You Will Learn
Understand the difference between SLES 12 and SLES 15 features and lifecycle support
Assess and prepare Azure VM environments for OS upgrade
Perform SUSEConnect and repository configuration for cloud upgrades
Execute in-place OS upgrades with YaST and Zypper tools
Troubleshoot package conflicts and repository errors during migration
Validate post-upgrade functionality and system performance
Apply Azure-specific best practices for Linux upgrades
Who Should Enroll
Azure Cloud Administrators
Linux System Administrators
DevOps Engineers
IT Support and Operations Teams
Anyone responsible for managing SUSE Linux workloads in Azure
Who this course is for:
- Azure Administrators and Cloud Engineers
- IT Professionals migrating enterprise systems on Azure
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