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| Webinar: Oracle Linux and Oracle Virtualization Infrastructure Management with orcharhino |
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orcharhino is a vendor-neutral IT lifecycle management solution that integrates deployment, configuration, automation, security, and reporting into a single platform. It offers seamless compatibility with Oracle Linux and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM), enabling efficient management of both physical and virtual environments. By automating tasks such as patch management and configuration, orcharhino simplifies administration, enhances security, and provides comprehensive insights into your infrastructure.
In this webinar, you will learn how orcharhino streamlines IT operations through consistent dev-to-prod workflows, API integration with OLVM, unified management of on-prem and virtual environments, advanced reporting for visibility and compliance, and use of Oracle features like Ksplice to minimize downtime, all while optimizing costs and future-proofing your infrastructure.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CET, 7:30 a.m. PT |
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| Product Highlights |
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Oracle Linux: A Strategic Choice for Cost-Efficiency and Flexibility
For organizations prioritizing cost management, seamless Oracle product integration, and long-term Linux strategies free from vendor lock-in, Oracle Linux—strengthened by the OpenELA initiative—delivers clear business advantages over RHEL.
Want to know more? Read the blog post for additional details.
oVirt lives on: A stronger, community-driven future
oVirt, once closely associated with Red Hat, has evolved into a dynamic open-source virtualization platform, now thriving under renewed community leadership. Oracle is proud to be an active contributor to oVirt's vibrant future, collaborating with the community to drive innovation and open collaboration.
Some of the project's significant advancements are:
- Platform Updates: Transitioned support to CentOS Stream 9 and 10, as well as Enterprise Linux 9 and 10, ensuring future compatibility.
- Modern Java Support: Upgraded Java components to build on OpenJDK 21, maintaining backward compatibility with OpenJDK 11+.
- Python Modernization: Replaced legacy components with native Python 3 and PyTest, enhancing maintainability.
- Full Dependency Availability: Streamlined installation and testing by offering required dependencies through the oVirt Virt SIG.
Read the blog to learn the details. |
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| Developers Corner |
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Running LLMs on Oracle Linux with Ollama
Omni-Layer Learning Language Acquisition Model (Ollama) is an open-source tool that simplifies the deployment and management of large language models (LLMs) on local machines. It enables users to run various open-source LLMs, such as Llama, Mistral, and Gemma, without relying on cloud resources, thereby enhancing data privacy and control.
Key features include a Docker-like command-line interface for easy model management, support for multiple operating systems (macOS, Linux, and Windows), and the ability to customize models to specific use cases. Ollama's design emphasizes local execution, offering users autonomy and faster model performance without external dependencies.
Currently, can be deployed seamlessly on Oracle Linux.
In the blog post you will learn more.
UEK8 Enhances kernel module management with modular packaging
Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 8 (UEK8) introduces a modular packaging approach to better cater to diverse user requirements.
By organizing kernel modules into specific sub-packages, such as kernel-uek-modules-desktop, kernel-uek-modules-core, and kernel-uek-modules-deprecated, UEK8 allows users to install only the components relevant to their environment, helping enhance system efficiency and security.
This refined structure simplifies kernel management and ensures that both essential and optional modules are appropriately categorized.
Read the blog post to discover more.
Improve virtio-scsi device performance using iothread-vq-mapping
Learn how to configure a virtual machine (VM) using the 'iothread-vq-mapping' feature for virtio-scsi devices to enhance I/O performance.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on setting up this feature and demonstrates its impact through performance tests using the fio tool. Discover how assigning virtqueues to different IOThreads can improve scalability in SMP guest environments. |
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| Training |
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Learn how to upgrade Oracle Linux with Leapp
We’ve just launched two new videos that guide administrators through using the Leapp utility to upgrade Oracle Linux to the next higher version:
These videos provide step-by-step guidance for upgrading Oracle Linux from version 7 to 8, 8 to 9, and 9 to 10. They cover essential pre-upgrade checks, detailed upgrade procedures, and post-upgrade best practices. With Leapp, you can also run pre-upgrade assessments—making these resources an excellent way to boost your expertise and confidence in the Oracle Linux upgrade process. |
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