Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support The AMI includes the minimal packages need to run on AWS . SSL server is installed and can be used to connect to the instance using the user and the key specified at launch This is a minimal installation of Oracle Linux 8.7
Oracle Linux 8 provides an optimized, secure, and scalable platform for enterprises looking to run mission-critical applications. With its enhanced security, virtualization, container support, and long-term stability, it is a strong choice for organizations needing an enterprise-class Linux operating system.
Benefits of Oracle Linux 8
Oracle Linux 8 offers a range of benefits for enterprises, providing a stable, secure, and flexible platform for running critical workloads. Some of the key benefits of Oracle Linux 8 include:
- Improved Performance: Oracle Linux 8 is optimized for high-performance environments, providing fast boot times, improved memory management, and better CPU performance. It includes the latest technologies and optimizations to support large-scale deployments and demanding applications.
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK): Oracle Linux 8 offers the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) for maximum performance and reliability. The UEK is designed specifically to optimize Oracle applications, providing enhanced scalability, better resource management, and improved performance over standard Linux kernels.
- Security Enhancements: Oracle Linux 8 includes powerful security features such as SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) for mandatory access control, encrypted file systems, and support for secure boot.
- Long-Term Support: Oracle Linux 8 provides long-term support with regular updates and patches for up to 10 years. This extended support ensures that businesses can rely on the stability of the operating system for their mission-critical applications without frequent major upgrades.
- Simplified Package Management: With the introduction of the DNF package manager in Oracle Linux 8, users can enjoy faster and more reliable package installation, removal, and management.
- Improved Networking Features: Oracle Linux 8 provides advanced networking features such as improved network performance, better management of network devices, and support for the latest networking protocols.
- Support for Modern Applications and Development Tools: Oracle Linux 8 includes support for the latest versions of development tools, including compilers, programming languages, and libraries
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Highlights
- Security Features: Strong security controls, including SELinux support, to help protect sensitive data and applications. Enterprise-Grade Performance: Optimized for high performance, particularly with Oracle Database and applications. Security Features: Strong security controls, including SELinux support, to help protect sensitive data and applications.
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK): A specially optimized kernel that enhances performance and reliability for enterprise applications. The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is included and enabled by default in Oracle Linux images
- Oracle support for this product will end on Jul 2029