Retail Guide

Publication Date: 2025-04-15

1. Preface

SUSE Manager for Retail 5.0 is an open-source infrastructure management solution, specifically optimized for the retail industry. Built on the same technology as SUSE Manager, it has been tailored to meet the unique operational needs of retail organizations.

Designed for retail environments, SUSE Manager for Retail supports point-of-service (POS) terminals, allowing businesses to manage transactions, promotions, and customer loyalty programs. Beyond retail, it can also be used in educational institutions to maintain student computers, as well as in banks and hospitals for self-service kiosks.

SUSE Manager for Retail is suited for deployments that include servers, workstations, point-of-service terminals, and other connected devices. It enables administrators to install, configure, and update software across their infrastructure, while streamlining deployment and provisioning of POS machines.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of SUSE Manager for Retail, covering its initial installation and setup.