Enable FIPS Mode on SLES 15 and Verify the Boot State
Follow SUSE’s SP7 procedure to enable FIPS mode, reboot safely, verify the active policy, and check whether your compliance requirement calls for validated modules.
With iOS 18, the Photos app has been redesigned with a completely new interface, rearranging the photo and video management tabs. However, for some people, this new interface is unfamiliar and difficult to customize the photo albums in the app. The article below will guide you to customize the Photos app specifically and in detail.
How to Customize the Photos App on iOS 18
Step 1:
Open the Photos app on iOS 18, then scroll down to the bottom of the interface and tap on Customize . Now we will see thumbnails for each item. If you want to add a new item, tap the plus icon .

Step 2:
Shows collections for you to add to the interface, such as the Live Photos collection , and will show the interface outside as shown below.
Step 3:
You also have the option to Replace the existing collection or tap the x icon to delete that collection .
Step 4:
Continue to scroll down below is the Collection list to adjust the collection, remove display or rearrange the order . To return to the original order and display, press Reset.
Once you have finished customizing the albums, press X to exit the interface.
Step 5:
In Pinned Collections you click Edit to change the collections displayed. Here we see which pinned collections are displayed above and the Suggestions list below to add.
Tap the red circle and select Delete to delete the pinned collection.
Step 6:
Scroll down and you'll see the Any collection or album option to add to the Pinned Collections section. This will show you all the albums currently in the Photos app to add to the pinned section.
Just click on the new album you want to pin and it will appear in the pinned section as shown below.
We continue to adjust other items to get the Photos application management interface to our liking.
Follow SUSE’s SP7 procedure to enable FIPS mode, reboot safely, verify the active policy, and check whether your compliance requirement calls for validated modules.
Compare YaST and cryptsetup for a new encrypted SLES data volume, choose LUKS1 or LUKS2, and verify unlock and mount behavior safely.
Create, refine, and verify a least-privilege AppArmor profile on SLES 15 SP7, with a clear note on SLES 16’s SELinux default.
Set up RMT on SLES 15, mirror entitled repositories, and verify HTTPS registration and package access from a test client.
Connect SLES 15 to AD with YaST’s SSSD-based logon management, then verify directory lookup, domain login, and Kerberos tickets.
Set up the right Live Patching path for SLES 16.0 or 15 SP7, apply eligible kernel fixes, and confirm what is active without confusing it with a reboot-required kernel update.
Load a custom SLES 15 kernel module without disabling Secure Boot. Match the running kernel, sign the .ko file, enroll a MOK key, and verify loading.
SLES 15 SP5 can migrate online to SP6, but each node must reboot. Use a tested rolling upgrade or blue-green cutover to keep workloads reachable.
Use SUSE’s supported STIG profile to scan SLES 15, test remediation, review remaining findings, and retain assessment evidence.
Trace a failed Cockpit connection through DNS, port 9090, the systemd socket, firewalld, TLS, and login settings using current SUSE guidance.











