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Organizations need complete, secure IT solutions—not just another Linux distribution. Oracle uniquely delivers Linux with everything required to deploy, optimize, and manage applications on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. It’s more secure and easier to manage, and it’s tuned for demanding workloads at cloud scale. Automation, virtualization, management, high availability, cloud native tools, Kubernetes, and more are all included and supported with a single Premier Support subscription.
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Learn about the best OS for Oracle Database
Oracle Database runs on Oracle Linux because of its security, performance, and reliability.
Linux Operating System (OS) with automation, virtualization, and Kubernetes all included
Increase performance and reliability across environments
Engineered for critical workloads, Oracle Linux supports the latest x86 and Arm architectures across on-premises, multicloud, and edge environments. It supports large-scale, data- and compute-intensive workloads and powers the Oracle public cloud.
Automate IT processes and management tasks
Increase scalability, security, and productivity by automating manual processes in DevOps with open source, ansible-based automation tools included in your Linux support at no extra cost.
Modernize and reduce virtualization costs
Use modern, low-overhead, open source KVM hypervisor and management tools to improve performance/scalability and reduce mounting virtualization costs.
Enhance security and compliance
Improve IT security and meet your compliance requirements by applying security vulnerability fixes without downtime for kernel, hypervisor, and critical user-space libraries. Detect known exploits and use a distribution that has FIPS and Common Criteria certifications.
Run cloud native apps on-premises and in the cloud
Use a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)–certified Kubernetes and a curated stack of open source software to configure, deploy, update, and upgrade infrastructure and run cloud native applications—all included at no extra cost with Premier Support.
Oracle Linux Support
Oracle offers 24/7 global support services delivered by a dedicated Linux support team and an automated online patching service for our premier support customers. For business-critical infrastructure, consider Oracle Linux Support.
Basic
Cost-effective, 24/7 enterprise-grade support
Global, around-the-clock support for Oracle Linux, including Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Linux Manager (formerly Spacewalk), Oracle Clusterware, Oracle Container Runtime for Docker, and more.
Includes
- 24/7 telephone and online support
- Around-the-clock access to enhancements, updates, and errata
- Oracle Enterprise Manager for Linux Management
- Oracle Linux Manager
- High availability with Oracle Clusterware
- Oracle Container Runtime for Docker
Premier
Comprehensive operating environment support
Simplify your operations and reduce operating expenses with a single support offering that includes Oracle Linux, virtualization, management, high availability, live patching, cloud native computing tools, and more.
Includes
- All that Basic Linux Support includes, plus the following:
- Zero-downtime patching with Ksplice
- Oracle Linux KVM and Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (PDF)
- Oracle Cloud Native Environment
- Gluster Storage for Oracle Linux
- Premier backports
Extended
Move to new releases when you’re ready
Oracle Linux Premier Support for releases 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 is available for ten years after the release date. After that, support can be extended for an additional three years with Oracle Linux Extended Support, followed by Lifetime Sustaining Support.
Includes
- 24/7 telephone and online support
- Unlimited service requests
- Critical security errata and select high-impact bug fixes
- Premier entitlements
Oracle Linux customer successes
Customers are improving security, reducing downtime, simplifying operations, advancing their DevSecOps, and saving money by switching to Oracle Linux.
DBS builds private cloud with Oracle Linux and Virtualization and improves security and operational efficiency
Oracle Linux 9 Update 4 is generally available
Oracle Linux 9 Update 4 for the 64-bit Intel and AMD (x86_64) and 64-bit Arm (aarch64) platforms is now generally available. This release is application binary compatible with the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Update 4 and is packaged with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel and Red Hat Compatible Kernel.
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