| Oracle Linux 10 developer preview—now available for download | | | Oracle Linux 10 developer preview release for 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms is available from the developer preview download page.
This Oracle Linux 10 developer preview offers developers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and independent hardware vendors (IHVs) an opportunity to explore and prepare to take advantage of its capabilities upon the general availability of Oracle Linux 10.
Oracle Linux is application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, helping to ensure applications run without disruption.
For more detailed information, please refer to the blog post and Oracle Linux 10 developer preview release notes. |
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| Product Highlights | Oracle VirtualBox 7.1.6 is now available
Oracle VirtualBox maintenance release 7.1.6, the popular open source, cross-platform virtualization software, is now available. This version introduces initial support for Linux Kernel 6.13, includes different bug fixes for Linux, Windows, and macOS, and fixes security issues as reported on the Oracle critical patch update (CPU) for January, 2025.
Oracle VirtualBox 7.1.6 is available for download for multiple platforms such as Oracle Linux, other Linux distributions, macOS (Intel and Apple silicon), Windows, and Oracle Solaris.
Additional details can be found in the blog post. |
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| Partners Solutions | Microsoft Azure Monitor
Azure Monitor is a comprehensive monitoring solution for collecting, analyzing, and responding to monitoring data from cloud and on-premises environments. It can be used to help maximize the availability and performance of applications and services. Azure Monitor Agent supports Oracle Linux as an operating system environment.
Refer to the Linux operating systems matrix for more details.
Help secure your server and desktop environment by deploying WithSecure
WithSecure's Linux Security 64 application detects and can prevent intrusions, protects against malware, and performs real-time scanning to help ensure continuous protection against viruses and potentially unwanted applications as files are opened, copied, or downloaded from the web.
Linux Security 64 supports Oracle Linux 8 and 9.
Ivanti Neurons Platform
The Ivanti Neurons Platform is purpose-built for IT and security. It is a cloud technology platform that provides a foundational set of services to enhance visibility, security, and scalability across IT and security operations.
Oracle Linux is one of the supported operating systems for installing the Ivanti Neurons agent.
Does Mercator, Ptolemy or Rennell ring a mapping bell?
Mercator, Ptolemy and Rennell are all famous cartographers. When it comes to mapping software, ESRI, with its ArcGIS Enterprise system should be on the short list. ArcGIS Enterprise provides a software system for mapping, visualization, data management, and analytics, as well as a flexible deployment model for use on-premises, in the cloud, and on virtual machines.
ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4 supports Oracle Linux 8 and 9. |
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| Developers Corner | Creating and accessing Linux virtual machines using Vagrant with Oracle VirtualBox
Using Vagrant with Oracle VirtualBox simplifies the creation of local virtual machines. Unlike manual setup, which requires downloading and configuring ISO files, Vagrant automates the process, saving you time and effort. With just a few commands, you can deploy environments featuring different operating systems and versions in minutes.
This blog takes you through creating and accessing multiple Linux virtual machines using Vagrant with Oracle VirtualBox. You can boost productivity and streamline your workflow with this powerful combination.
entropy_avail = 256 is good enough for everyone
With the latest updates to UEK, including UEK5, UEK6 and UEK7, random numbers are generated faster and seemingly never block. Historically, applications that asked for too many random numbers (reading /dev/random) would occasionally, and embarrassingly, just hang.
The kernel’s random.entropy_avail is now fixed at 256, but that doesn’t mean randomness is limited—/dev/random and /dev/urandom still generate data at hundreds of MB/s.
There’s also no need to run rngd anymore. The kernel now fully manages entropy, helping to eliminate the risk of blocking once the system has booted. If you’re on UEK5, UEK6, or UEK7, these improvements are already built in.
The blog post provides additional details.
Scanf - OLED
File system consistency checks (fsck) are crucial for identifying and rectifying errors in filesystems. However, traditional fsck requires unmounting filesystems, leading to downtime which can be impractical in production environments.
Scanfs provides a proactive approach to maintain filesystem integrity, allowing regular filesystem scans for inconsistencies and corruption without requiring downtime. This method functions similarly to an online fsck, helping to prevent data loss by detecting issues early.
Read the blog post for a detailed breakdown. |
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| Training | Get hands-on experience with free Oracle OS Management Hub labs
Oracle OS Management Hub simplifies the management and monitoring of updates for enterprise operating systems at scale using a centralized management console.
With the latest free Luna labs, you can practice monitoring and updating Oracle Linux compute instances and then practice managing groups of Oracle Linux compute instances using Oracle OS Management Hub.
Read more about how to access and use Luna labs in the Hands-On training with Luna Labs blog post.
Find details on the latest Oracle OS Management Hub Labs in this blog post. |
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| 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:
Madrid - March 12, 2025 - Register
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Singapore - March 13, 2025 - Register
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Ciudad de México - April 9, 2025 - Request to attend
Munich - April 8, 2025 - Register
Frankfurt - April 10, 2025 - Register |
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