| Product Highlights | Oracle Linux 9 Update 3 is now generally available
Oracle Linux 9 Update 3 for the 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms is now generally available. This release continues to be application binary compatible with the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Update 3 release, as has been the case since the first release in 2006. Oracle Linux 9 Update 3 ships with the newest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 7 Update 2 (UEK R7U2) and Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK) packages.
Oracle Linux 9 Update 3 is packaged with the following kernel options:
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 7 Update 2, 5.15.0-200.131.27 for both x86_64 and aarch64 platforms
- Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK), 5.14.0-364 for x86_64 platform
The Oracle Linux 9 Update 3 announcement highlights the latest features and provides download details.
Oracle Linux 8 Update 9 includes updated Linux Kernel and improved technology for developers
Oracle is pleased to announce Oracle Linux 8 Update 9, the latest update to release 8. Oracle Linux sources, binaries, ISOs, and errata remain unrestricted and freely available from the Oracle Linux yum server.
Read the Oracle Linux 8 Update 9 announcement for additional details.
Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.12 enhances support for more Linux distributions
Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.12 adds support for Linux Kernel 6.5/6.6, delivers the October 2023 Critical Patch Update (CPU) to address security vulnerabilities, and includes bug fixes for Linux, Windows and macOS. Download Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.0.12.
More details can be found in the changelog.
Behind the scenes of your trusted cloud platform
Cloud confidence comes with proper security and a trusted cloud platform. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Linux are security-first in planning, design, and implementation.
Focused on preventing challenges arising from cybercrime, this article outlines the tools supplied to customers to harden and protect their Oracle Linux deployments. These tools enable IT Infrastructures to be protected, both on-premises and in the cloud, while following the standards coming from important entities like the NIST’s Computer Security Division or Common Criteria. |
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| Developers Corner | Migrate and upgrade: CentOS 7 to Oracle Linux 8
As CentOS 7 approaches its end-of-life, it's the opportune time to explore open source alternatives.
This guide demonstrates how-to upgrade and migrate from CentOS 7 to Oracle Linux 8. The example showcases the integration of Leapp and Elevate open source projects, streamlining both migration and upgrade processes.
sos report - The Swiss army knife of diagnostic tools
The sos report command has been around since 2009. Written in Python the tool is designed to gather comprehensive diagnostic data from a Linux system. The tool has been modified and improved by the open source community over the years and is now run using the command sos report. sos report does not make modifications to your system configuration. Here are some code snippets for the various versions of Oracle Linux.
Understanding process thread priorities in Linux
This blog post describes the different priority values maintained by the kernel for tasks. It provides insights into mapping priority values as displayed by tools like ps and top to the actual internal priority values used by the kernel/scheduler in decision-making processes.
The information proves valuable for analyzing scheduling behavior on one or more CPUs. Additionally, it aids in mapping priorities observed in ps and top against different priorities seen in the vmcore of the same system.
NVMe In-band Authentication
As NVMe over Fabrics implementations are increasingly being deployed in cloud environments, security implications become extremely important. This article discusses the NVMe In-band Authentication capability available with Oracle Linux 9 with UEK7U2 and provides an implementation guide. |
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| Training | Oracle Linux
The Oracle Linux learning track contains three new training videos on working with Podman.
These videos complement the recent Run Containers with Podman on Oracle Linux hands-on lab.
Oracle Cloud Native Environment
Three new hands-on labs have been created for Oracle Cloud Native Environment.
Oracle OS Management Hub
Learn how to deploy Oracle OS Management Hub through instructions and a video training series. As a next-generation management solution, OS Management Hub streamlines the administration and monitoring of updates and patches for Oracle Linux systems. This is achieved through a centralized management console hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). |
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| Events and Webinars | CloudWorld Tour Dubai, United Arab Emirates
January 23, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Register for CloudWorld Tour Dubai to discover the insights you need to solve your most complex business challenges when CloudWorld Tour comes to Dubai on January 23, 2024. This complimentary event is packed with learning from local experts and customers, networking with peers and partners, and new developments in cloud infrastructure, databases, applications, and more.
CloudWorld Tour Mumbai, India
February 14, 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre
Register for CloudWorld Tour Mumbai to discover the insights you need to solve your most complex business challenges when CloudWorld Tour comes to Mumbai on February 14, 2024. This complimentary event is packed with learning from local experts and customers, networking with peers and partners, and new developments in cloud infrastructure, databases, applications, and more. |
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