SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 Now Available
SUSE has announced the general availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16, featuring a built-in framework for Agentic AI.
According to the announcement, SLES 16 integrates Agentic AI directly into the infrastructure layer, including the Model Context Protocol (MCP) host as a technology preview.
This release also:
- Introduces Agama as the system installer, replacing YaST.
- Uses Cockpit in place of YaST2 for remote management.
- Transitions from AppArmor to SELinux as the default Mandatory Access Control (MAC) framework.
- Includes Ansible to enable automation out of the box.
Other features of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 include:
- Extended lifecycle model: As a major release, SLES 16 will have a total of 16 years of support. Minor releases will include 2 years of general support, with an option for 3 additional years of LTS support.
- Instant rollback default everywhere: Admins can instantly roll back nearly any modification – from a full system upgrade to a single configuration change.
- Reproducible builds: SLES 16 is the first enterprise Linux distribution built entirely with reproducible builds.
Read the announcement blog for more details about new features and updates.
11/14/2025
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