Oracle Linux
A highly performant and secure operating environment, Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, automation, and cloud native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single, easy-to-manage support offering. Oracle Linux provides a 100% application binary compatible alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS Linux and is supported across both hybrid and multicloud environments.
Since 2006, Oracle Linux has been completely free to download and use. Free source code, binaries, and updates. Freely redistributable. Free for production use.
Search the catalog to find information about independent software vendors (ISVs) who have certified their applications to run on Oracle Linux and Virtualization. Applications certified on Oracle Linux run wherever Linux runs—on-premises, in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and in other clouds.
Holger Mueller of Constellation Research discusses the importance of DevOps automation and the benefits of AWX and Ansible-based Oracle Linux Automation Manager and Automation Engine.
How is Oracle Linux different?
Learn about the value and difference of Oracle Linux and how it helps address some of today's main IT challenges.
Linux Operating System (OS)—Optimize and secure your infrastructure
A Linux OS designed for Hybrid Cloud
The only autonomous OS, Oracle Linux includes the latest open-standards–based virtualization and cloud native tools.
Automated Linux patching without reboot
The only Linux distribution with zero-downtime automated patching for kernel, hypervisor, and critical user-space libraries.
An integrated suite of Linux optimized tools
A complete Linux solution that improves performance of all workloads and is optimized–out of the box–for Oracle software.
Watch the Linux OS video (0:56)Oracle Linux Support
Oracle offers 24/7 global support services delivered by a dedicated Linux support team and an automated online patching service for our premier support customers. For business-critical infrastructure, consider Oracle Linux Support.
Basic
Cost-effective, 24/7 enterprise-grade support
Global, around-the-clock support for Oracle Linux, including Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Linux Manager (formerly Spacewalk), Oracle Clusterware, Oracle Container Runtime for Docker, and more.
Includes
- 24/7 telephone and online support
- Around-the-clock access to enhancements, updates, and errata
- Oracle Enterprise Manager for Linux Management
- Oracle Linux Manager
- High availability with Oracle Clusterware
- Oracle Container Runtime for Docker
Premier
Comprehensive operating environment support
Simplify your operations and reduce operating expenses with a single support offering that includes Oracle Linux, virtualization, management, high availability, live patching, cloud native computing tools, and more.
Includes
- All that Basic Linux Support includes, plus the following:
- Zero-downtime patching with Ksplice
- Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (PDF)
- Oracle Cloud Native Environment
- Gluster Storage for Oracle Linux
- Premier backports
Extended
Move to new releases when you’re ready
Oracle Linux Premier Support for releases 5, 6, 7, and 8 is available for ten years after the release date. After that, support can be extended for an additional three years with Oracle Linux Extended Support, followed by Lifetime Sustaining Support.
Includes
- 24/7 telephone and online support
- Unlimited service requests
- Critical security errata and select high-impact bug fixes
- Premier entitlements
Oracle Linux customer successes
Customers are improving security, reducing downtime, simplifying operations, advancing their DevSecOps, and saving money by switching to Oracle Linux.
DBS builds private cloud with Oracle Linux and Virtualization and improves security and operational efficiency
Oracle Linux deployment options
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Linux in the cloud
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure subscriptions include Oracle Linux Premier Support at no extra charge. Oracle Linux Premier Support is also available for the most widely used third-party clouds.
Infographic: Oracle Linux for Cloud and Hybrid Environments (PDF)
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Linux on premises
Use the industry’s most comprehensive and open Linux distribution to modernize, optimize, and secure your infrastructure.
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Embedded Linux
Design an optimized, cost-effective solution for your business by embedding a feature-rich Linux distribution.
Announcing Oracle Linux 9 general availability
Oracle is pleased to announce Oracle Linux 9 general availability for Intel-64/AMD64 (x86_64) and Arm (AArch64). This release includes Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 7 (UEK R7), also generally available today, along with Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK). Oracle Linux is an optimized and secure operating environment for application development and deployment. Oracle Linux 9 with UEK R7 provides kernel, performance, and security enhancements.
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- Switching to Oracle Linux—A Total Value Analysis (PDF)
- Improving Federal Security with Automated Patching: Market Trends Report (PDF)
- Curating the Production-Grade Cloud Native Computing Stack
- Why KVM is Winning Over VMware vSphere (PDF)
Product documentation
Commitment to customer community
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