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Oracle Linux
An open and complete operating environment, Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, and cloud native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single support offering. Oracle Linux is 100% application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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.
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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.
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Oracle Linux, which is 100% application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, is free to download, use, and share. There is no license cost, no need for a contract, and no usage audits. 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 Linux 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.
United Airlines ensures continuity of service using Oracle Linux
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.
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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 the release of Oracle Linux 8 Update 4
Oracle is pleased to announce the availability of the Oracle Linux 8 Update 4 for the 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms. Oracle Linux brings the latest open source innovations, business-critical performance, and security optimizations for cloud and on-premises deployment. Oracle Linux maintains user space compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS, which is independent of the kernel version that underlies the operating system. Oracle Linux 8 Update 4 includes the UEK R6 Update 2 on the installation image, along with the Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK).
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