Oracle Linux and Virtualization Newsletter

Oracle Linux Images now available in Google Cloud

Oracle Linux images are available for use with Google Compute Engine (GCE) in Google Cloud.

Google Cloud users now have a world-class Enterprise Linux option that has no license cost and includes freely available updates and security fixes. Together, Oracle and Google are providing customers with valuable additional choices for running their cloud workloads, especially enterprise workloads, with higher performance, lower cost, and superior support.

Support subscriptions are available directly from Oracle.

Product Highlights

Oracle Linux now includes the latest Linux Kernel with UEK 8

The latest release of Oracle’s purpose-built Oracle Linux kernel, the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8 (UEK 8), unveils cutting-edge innovations including advancements in memory management, enhanced file system support, networking optimizations, platform-specific improvements, and a wide range of other enhancements from Oracle and the upstream Linux community. UEK 8, based on the latest upstream long-term stable kernel, is developed, built, tested, and supported on the 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86-64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) architectures.

To learn what's new in UEK 8, read the blog announcement.

Oracle Linux Virtualization named in top 3 alternatives to VMware in recent report

VMware’s acquisition by Broadcom has prompted many customers to explore alternative hypervisors. A new white paper released by MarketPulse/CIO, sponsored by Veeam (registration required) analyzes survey results from IT leaders with a focus on customer satisfaction, maintenance costs, and available options. Oracle Linux Virtualization ranked as the third overall alternative and the top on-premises choice, ahead of Red Hat Virtualization, Nutanix AHV, and Proxmox.

Autonomous Linux 9: self-patching systems delivering higher security and availability

Oracle Autonomous Linux 9 is a secure, high-performance OS for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) that automates system management to improve availability and security. Built on Oracle Linux 9 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), it offers RHEL compatibility, making it easy to run existing applications while boosting reliability and reducing costs.

Details in the blog post.

Partners Solutions

NVIDIA CUDA is supported on Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 8 and 9 are supported in CUDA 12.8 as listed in the NVIDIA CUDA Installation Guide for Linux. Additionally, Oracle Linux is an available distribution when downloading CUDA.

VyOS Universal Router for Oracle Linux KVM

VyOS is an open source network operating system that provides a free routing and firewall platform for cloud deployments. VyOS also offers subscription-based support, which includes prebuilt images for cloud and virtual environments. It is certified to run on Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Cloud.

StarWind is certified with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager

StarWind Virtual SAN is certified with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager and Oracle Linux. StarWind has tested and validated that StarWind Virtual SAN is fully compatible with the latest version of Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. This certification provides a fully supported virtual SAN (VSAN) option, backed by both Oracle and StarWind.

Developers Corner

Closing a hole in the detection of buffer overflows with GCC

Read this blog to learn how the GCC compiler has been enhanced to enable developers to detect dangerous buffer overflows.

The newly introduced GCC options help identify outdated patterns and prevent them from slipping back into your codebase. We recommend using these warnings to guide a cleanup of legacy code, which can help you benefit from the enhanced security checks now available.

ARP Internals

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) acts as the bridge between IP addresses and physical MAC (Media Access Control) addresses, helping to ensure virtually seamless communication in Ethernet networks. While ARP is a mature and well-understood protocol, its role in networking is as critical as ever. Understanding the intricacies of ARP, including its implementation in Linux, its advanced features, and the potential security implications, equips network administrators and developers to build more secure and efficient networks.

Read this blog for an in-depth exploration of how ARP functions within the Linux operating system.

Training

New DTrace training video focusing on multithreading analysis

DTrace Training Module 3 - Multithreading Part 1, expands the DTrace training series with practical insights for working with multithreaded applications. DTrace is a comprehensive dynamic tracing tool designed for real-time diagnostics and performance analysis of operating systems and applications. Learn about the effective use of timestamps, management of threads and thread-local variables, detection of memory leaks, and analysis of execution duration.

For full details, see the new DTrace training video.

Events and Webinars

Oracle CloudWorld Tour 2025

Join us at a city near you to connect with partners and peers, and get inspired by leaders from Oracle and local innovative companies. CloudWorld Tour is a complimentary one-day event that brings our world to your world.

Meet us in these cities:

Miami - May 1, 2025 - Register
New York City - May 6, 2025 - Register

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