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. |
