Checklist Summary:

The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server(SLES) version 11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) provides guidance for secure configuration and usage of Novell's SLES distribution. The STIG provides security guidance for deployments of SLES 11.x(where .x represents a service pack maintenance level) for IBM System z in a virtual operating environment(OE) managed by the z/VM hypervisor. This overview document gives technology-specific background and information on conducting a security review of SLES 11.x for only that platform. SLES 11 for IBM System z requires 64-bit hardware(z9 or newer) and z/VM(version 5.4 or later). Other System z specific information pertaining to SLES 11 can be found in the Release Notes available on Novell's website: http://www.novell.com/linux/releasenotes/x86_64/SUSE-SLES/11-SP1/#s390x

Checklist Role:

• Operating System

Known Issues:

Not provided.

Target Audience:

This document is a requirement for all DoD-administered systems and all systems connected to DoD networks. These requirements are designed to assist System Managers (SMs), Information Assurance Managers (IAMs), Information Assurance Officers (IAOs), and Systems Administrators (SAs) with configuring and maintaining security controls. This guidance supports DoD system design, development, implementation, certification, and accreditation efforts.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

The STIG provides security guidance for deployments of SLES 11.x(where .x represents a service pack maintenance level) for IBM System z in a virtual operating environment(OE) managed by the z/VM hypervisor. This overview document gives technology-specific background and information on conducting a security review of SLES 11.x for only that platform.

Regulatory Compliance:

DoD Directive (DoDD) 8500.1 DoD Directive (DoDI) 8500.2

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to fso_spt@disa.mil.

Disclaimer:

Not provided.

Product Support:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to disa.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil

Point of Contact:

disa.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil

Sponsor:

DoD

Licensing:

Not provided.

Change History:

Version 1, Release 2 - 26 April 2013
Version 1, Release 1 - 13 December 2013

Dependency/Requirements:

URL	Description
http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/Documents/u_sles_v11_for_system_z_stig_memo_signed.pdf	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) v11 for System z STIG - Signed Memo.

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NIST checklist record last modified on 05/09/2013