Oracle Linux

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The Oracle Linux operating system delivers leading performance, scalability, reliability and security for enterprise SaaS and PaaS workloads as well as traditional enterprise applications. Oracle Linux Support offers access to award-winning Oracle support resources and Linux support specialists, zero-downtime updates using Ksplice, additional management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager and lifetime support, all at a low cost. Unlike many other commercial Linux distributions, Oracle Linux is easy to download and completely free to use, distribute and update.

Read more about the Oracle Linux Pillars of Protection in our whitepaper.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive kernel and application tracing with DTrace

  • Free to use, free to distribute, free to update

  • Zero-downtime kernel and user space updates with Ksplice

  • Linux management and high availability at no additional charge for Oracle Linux Support customers

  • Optimized for Oracle, including Oracle Database and Oracle Applications

VAST is Honored to be the Oracle Linux North American Partner of the Year for 2018 and 2019

Oracle is the only vendor in the industry that offers a complete Linux-based solution stack – applications, middleware, database, management tools, operating system, virtualization, and hardware. With Oracle as your Linux support provider, you have a single point of contact for all your support needs. Oracle delivers enterprise-class support for Oracle Linux and the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, including premier backports, indemnification and testing.

Oracle Support for Oracle Linux installations is significantly lower in cost than competing vendors’ Linux support. You are free to decide which of your systems should be covered by a support subscription, and at which level each of them should be supported. This makes Oracle Linux an ideal choice for both your development and production systems. You decide which support coverage is the best for each of your systems individually, while keeping all of them up-to-date and secure with the same level of bug fixes and security errata.

Oracle Linux is also the Linux development standard at Oracle. The same Oracle products customers deploy in their data center and in the cloud were developed using Oracle Linux. In addition, Oracle understands mission-critical application requirements and Oracle Linux is developed and tested to provide the reliability, scalability, security and performance for these demanding enterprise workloads.

Key Benefits

Lower costs by only paying for support on the systems you want supported

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Increase security by applying patches sooner and minimizing time spent troubleshooting and updating

Improve performance of Oracle software and hardware

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Proven performance and reliability in Oracle Engineered Systems and Oracle Cloud

Oracle Linux FAQ

Is Linux a good choice for an operating system?

Linux can be a good choice as your operating system under certain conditions. Linux gives you complete control over your system. A Linux distribution typically enables the user to implement strong security and privacy measures. It is generally an excellent platform for developers, as it can help minimize software costs through open-source solutions. The operating system may not be a great choice if you currently use proprietary software lacking Linux support, such as Windows applications.

Why choose Oracle Linux over other distributions?

Organizations may choose Oracle Linux over other Linux options due to its features and compatibility with Oracle business applications. Companies that are heavily invested in Oracle Database can achieve superior performance with Oracle Linux compared to alternative distributions. Oracle Linux users have access to the same platform used to develop Oracle products. The operating system is designed to provide scalability, reliability, security, and performance to support the demanding workloads powering your business.

How does the Linux open-source approach help my business?

The Linux open-source approach can help your business in several ways. Organizations can lower costs by avoiding licensing fees and potentially running on older, more cost-effective hardware. Teams can modify the source code to meet specific business requirements. The use of open-source software enables users to avoid vendor lock-in, providing flexibility to tailor applications to meet their business objectives. The global community typically addresses security vulnerabilities discovered in Linux quickly to protect your environment and valuable data.