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Oracle Linux 7.9

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Oracle Linux 7.9

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Cloud & On-Prem Enterprise OS | UEK Powered | VM by Cloudvoult

Overview

Oracle Linux is the sole recommended Linux distribution for Oracle applications, meticulously engineered to deliver the most secure, scalable, and reliable solution for your mission-critical workloads.

With its Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), Oracle Linux offers superior performance and integrates the latest features from both Oracle and the mainline kernel community.

Enterprise-Ready and Cloud-Optimized

Built on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) foundation, Oracle Linux ensures full binary compatibility while providing an optimized environment for:

  • Traditional enterprise applications
  • Modern SaaS and PaaS deployments
  • Open cloud infrastructure

Key Features

  • Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK): Enhanced scalability and support for modern hardware
  • Advanced Security: SELinux with Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
  • Enterprise Support: Regular updates, patches, and technical assistance

New Features and Changes in Oracle Linux 7.9

Kernel Support

  • Red Hat Compatible Kernel
  • Btrfs Deprecated (since OL 7.4, supported only with UEK R4+)
  • EDAC Driver for Intel ICX (error detection/reporting)

Hardware Support

  • Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx: mlx5_core driver updated
  • Auto-driver load support
  • DIF/DIX (T10 P1): Vendor-qualified hardware only
  • Tech preview: Unqualified setups

Updated Software Packages

  • FreeRDP 2.1.1 (updated from 2.0.0)
  • Pacemaker 1.1.23: Bug fixes and improvements
  • SCAP Security Guide: Improved service management

📈 Performance & Monitoring

  • Per-Thread Metrics Logging via pcp-zeroconf and pmieconf

Networking Enhancements

  • TC Hardware Offloading
  • Cisco VIC InfiniBand Driver
  • SR-IOV in qlcnic
  • Cisco User-Space NIC: libusnic_verbs
  • Flower classifier with offload
  • Trusted Network Connect

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