Oracle Linux is an open source operating system developed and distributed by Oracle Corporation. This OS is based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) distribution and is fully compatible with it at the API and ABI level, which makes it easier to port applications between these systems. Oracle Linux offers additional tools and improvements aimed at improving performance, security, and manageability.
Key features of Oracle Linux:
- RHEL Compatibility: Applications and drivers built for Red Hat Enterprise Linux will run on Oracle Linux without requiring modification.
- Security and Updates: Oracle provides security updates and patches regularly, making the system reliable and secure.
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK): A specialized kernel from Oracle that optimizes performance and scalability. Administrators can choose between the standard Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK) and UEK.
- Ksplice: Technology that allows kernel updates to be applied without rebooting the system, significantly increasing uptime.
- Support and integration with Oracle products: Oracle Linux is ideal for running Oracle software such as Oracle Database, Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Cloud, and other enterprise solutions.
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Well integrated with Oracle cloud solutions, providing high performance and reliability when running in the cloud.
- Free to Use and Support: Oracle Linux is free to download and use. Users can purchase a support subscription from Oracle if they wish.
- Benefits of containerization and virtualization: Oracle Linux has excellent support for container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as virtualization tools such as Oracle VM and KVM.
Oracle Linux is a popular choice among enterprises that use Oracle products and need a high-performance, reliable, and supported operating system for their most mission-critical applications. Download Oracle Linux 10 image (1.1GB/7.95GB):
